VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) - A man seen driving while his dog was dragged by his vehicle has been found guilty of animal cruelty.
The Columbian reports (https://bit.ly/2k3Pnfl) David Kadow was taken into custody after he was sentenced in the May death of his 10-year-old dog Hailey.
Witnesses testified they saw a yelping dog dangling by a leash from a truck.
They yelled and honked in unsuccessful attempts to stop the vehicle.
A witness testified to seeing the driver carry the dog into a home.
Police obtained a search warrant and found the dog’s body.
Kadow had pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license at the time.
Defense attorney Grant Cole said the dog’s death was a tragic accident.
Kadow may be eligible to serve his jail sentence under work release.
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Information from: The Columbian, https://www.columbian.com
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