Ohio man charged with slitting throats of four puppies
MANSFIELD, Ohio (KDKA) — An Ohio man was arrested this week after he allegedly slit several puppies’ throats.
WMFD.com reports that 38-year-old Christopher Vandenberg is facing a fifth-degree felony charge of prohibitions concerning companion animals.
According to WMFD, a woman called emergency services on Wednesday after she found that four of her five pit bull puppies’ throats had been cut.
Report: Ohio Man Facing Charges After Slitting Puppies Throats
The dogs were placed in humane custody, and the Humane Society of Richland County says the puppies are expected to make a full recovery.
WMFD reports that Vandenberg claimed he hurt the animals to get back at his wife. He was taken into custody and placed in the Richland County Jail.