A video posted to Facebook went viral in the Brazos Valley Tuesday. More than 1,200 people had shared it as of late Tuesday night. The video is embedded and linked with this story.
Taken from a window at a neighboring home, it shows a man with a small dog violently pulling on the leash as the animal was taken from a cage outside a house. One pull of the leash spins the dog completely around. At one point in the video, it also appears the man kicks the dog.
The person who posted the video, named Layten Durda on Facebook, wrote, "I've called College Station animal control several times and still nothing has been done. I'm not sure how they are allowing this to happen but it has to stop. This goes on almost every day. I've provided Animal Control with photos, videos and eyewitnesses and the last time I called, I was literally laughed at. Apparently College Station doesn't take animal cruelty seriously."
News 3 received tips about the video from numerous viewers and spoke with police about the incident shortly after 6 p.m. Officers said the incident was being investigated.
Shortly before 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, CSPD issued a press release saying they had received a report of possible animal cruelty at about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. CSPD says animal control officers met with people involved. The dog was surrendered for evaluation and care.
"The investigation into these allegations continues and there will be no further information released until this process is completed," CSPD wrote in a press release.
The department also noted that people leaving comments on the Facebook post talked about individuals taking action on their own to try and protect the animal.
"The College Station Police Department is currently following up on this incident through appropriate venues and requests citizens to respect this process as it is underway and not do anything to interfere with our efforts," the police press release stated.
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| He yanks really hard on the leash, flipping the tiny dog over as he drags the dog by his neck out of view |
Durda later updated the video post Tuesday with a message.
"The dog was taken by authorities," he wrote. "Please be aware that threats to this guy puts everyone at risk. Thank you for generating the awareness we needed to be taken seriously. Will update when we find out what ultimately happens to Russell. He is at the vet right now."
Russell is the name given to the dog by Durda. The animal's real name is not known. The neighbor is not identified.
(KBTX - Nov 2, 2016)
UPDATE: The dog was taken by authorities. Please be aware that threats to this guy puts everyone at risk. PLEASE DO NOT try and find him, the police department is investigating and I would hate for anyone to get harmed or arrested. Thank you for generating the awareness we needed in order to be taken seriously. We have been told that Russell is under pending suspension from the owner and located at Aggieland Humane Society for treatment. Will also update this post as to when/if he is available for adoption...
ORIGINAL POST:
Friends, I need help to get the word out about my neighbors dog. We have named him Russell, he is a sweet little pup and he has been horribly abused for almost a year by my neighbor. I've called College Station animal control several times and still nothing has been done. I'm not sure how they are allowing this to happen but it has to stop. This goes on almost every day. I've provided Animal Control with photos, videos and eyewitnesses and the last time I called, I was literally laughed at. Apparently College Station doesn't take animal cruelty seriously. Please share and help me help this doggy! #animalrights #animalcruelty #collegestationanimalcontrol #animalabuse #BCS #CSPD
In response to the many people offering to and suggesting that we just take the dog, I want more than that. Not only does that put someone in danger by going over there, but who's to say this guy doesn't just get another dog?? Not only that, but I want the city to be aware that they have been painfully lacking presence in the area. Thanks for all the support everyone!
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