Pot-bellied pigs abused, neglected
Key West, FL (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009
County: Monroe

Charges: Misdemeanor, Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Robert Anthony Adisano

Authorities say a man facing animal cruelty charges for dragging a potbellied pig down Key West's popular Duval Street was using the pig to meet women.

Authorities arrested 25-year-old Robert Anthony Adisano after an officer reportedly saw him dragging a squealing pig on its back over broken glass. The pig eventually died.

Authorities also removed another pig found living in squalor at his home.

Adisano faces a felony third-degree animal cruelty charge stemming from the alleged pig-dragging early Wednesday. Authorities on Thursday filed an additional animal cruelty charge for the second pig.

Adisano remains in Monroe County jail on $50,000 bond. His first court appearance has not been scheduled.

References

• MSNBC - March 13, 2009

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