Dog thrown, leg broken
Hudson Falls, NY (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Aug 27, 2009
County: Washington

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Donavin M. Murray

Police arrested a Hudson Falls man today for animal cruelty after he allegedly broke a dog's leg.

Hudson Falls Police said in a statement that Donavin M. Murray, 28, of Hudson Place broke the hind leg of a friend's 17-week-old pitbull when he threw the dog on the ground.

Murray is due back in Hudson Falls Court next week.

The dog is expected to make a full recovery.

References

• CBS 6 Albany - Aug 27, 2009

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