Case Report

On 3-17-03 Palm Springs Police responded to Ms. Delaluz's residence and arrested her for felony animal abuse.  After Ms. Delaluz beat her 3 month old puppy, for chewing on a plastic house plant.  Ms. Delaluz struck the puppy hard enough to cause the puppy's eye to become disengage from its' eye socket. 

LOCATION: 1900 E. San Rafeal  - Golden Sands Mobile Home Park -  Palm Springs, CA 92262

INVESTIGATING OFFICER Palm Springs Police Officer B. Coon 

Delaluz  was convicted on 6/02/03 and sentenced to 15 days in county jail, restitution, and she was required to forfeit the dog.
 
As of the conviction the puppy has been placed in a new home and is reported to be doing very well.

References

Palm Springs Police Report # 030760053