Pennsylvania: Marcus Smiley, 36, accused of kicking a puppy so hard, that its leg was broken and had to be amputated

PENNSYLVANIA -- Charges were filed against a Moon Township man accused of kicking a puppy so hard, that its leg was broken and had to be amputated.

Marcus Bernard Smiley, 36, is facing three counts of animal cruelty.

According to police, Smiley was angry that the puppy messed up the house, so he kicked it.

The incident was reported March 16 at a home in Moon Township. Charges against Smiley were filed Monday.

The puppy was removed from the home and is being cared for by a foster family.

(WPXI - April 5, 2017)