By Associated Press - Wednesday, February 1, 2017

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Police arrested a woman accused of fatally choking a puppy at a Salem home.

Court documents obtained by KATU-TV says officers found 43-year-old Meagan Lafferty with her hands around the 9-week-old puppy’s neck, and they had to pry her fingers away to arrest her.

Authorities say Lafferty was a guest at the house and initially tried to steal the puppy. When the puppy’s owner tried to stop her, Lafferty allegedly strangled the pet while saying: “I am God, and I am here to end his misery.”



Lafferty has been charged with aggravated animal abuse and theft. Held on $20,000 bail, her first court appearance is set for Thursday.

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Information from: KATU-TV, https://www.katu.com/

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