Man arrested after dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton
A man who allegedly left his dog tied to a post in floodwaters ahead of Hurricane Milton has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty, officials say. The animal was rescued by Highway Patrol near a Florida highway on 9 October.
DeSantis praises arrest after dog found tied to fence ahead of Milton
It was an abhorrent sight that spurred the kind of outrage animal abuse tends to draw: a white and brown bull terrier, partially submerged in a grassy water pool, its neck tethered to a wire fence beside a busy interstate.
Abandoned dog left tied to fence on side of I-75 hours before Hurricane Milton hits
Florida police found an abandoned dog tied to a fence on the side of a major interstate as Hurricane Milton races toward the state.
Watch: Dog, Left Tied To Fence Amid Hurricane Milton, Rescued By Cops
As Hurricane Milton made landfall on the Florida coast, a shocking video of a dog abandoned and tied to a fence in deep water has gone viral. The helpless dog was reportedly tied to a chicken-wire fence near Interstate 75 in Tampa on Wednesday.
Dog Found Tied To Fence Amid Hurricane Is 'Decompressing,' Has Perfect New Name
The dog ultimately ended up in the care of the Leon County Humane Society, which has been helping animals displaced by the hurricane. The nonprofit named the dog Trooper, “because of how much he’s been through and to honor those who saved him,” according to a Thursday social media post.
Owners of dog found tied to fence along Florida highway during Hurricane Helene could face animal cruelty charges
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the owner of the dog has been identified and could face animal cruelty charges.
Owner of 'Trooper,' dog abandoned amid Hurricane Milton, now faces felony animal cruelty
The owner of the abandoned dog now known as "Trooper" was identified and will face charges of aggravated animal cruelty.
Man accused of chaining dog to fence ahead of Hurricane Milton is charged
The owner of a dog widely seen in video chained to a fence in Florida standing through floodwaters ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall last week has been identified, arrested and charged.
Owner arrested after dog found tied to fence in Hurricane Milton floodwaters
After Florida Highway Patrol rescued an abandoned dog tied to a fence from the floodwaters of Hurricane Milton, his suspected owner is now facing a felony charge.
Man accused of leaving dog tied to fence ahead of Hurricane Milton is charged with animal cruelty
A Florida man who allegedly tied his dog to a fence and abandoned it as Hurricane Milton approached the state is now charged with aggravated animal cruelty.
Man arrested after dog found tied to post ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall
The dog was found up to its chest in flood waters off Interstate 75 in Tampa on Oct. 9, as many residents were evacuating due to Milton.
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Dog found tied to pole in Florida during Hurricane Milton has a fitting new name, rescue facility says
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The dog that was found tied to a fence on a Florida highway during evacuations ahead of Hurricane ...