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Case ID: 16897

Classification: Poisoning

Animal: dog (non pit-bull)

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Dog given vodka
Iowa City, IA (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Oct 17, 2010
County: Johnson

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted

Defendant/Suspect: Jared Colony

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

An Iowa City man has been charged with animal abuse for allegedly giving vodka to puppy.

According to police, Jared Colony, 28, was watching a 4-month-old Puggle, Pip, with his friends on Oct. 17 where he poured straight vodka into the puppy's bowl and encouraged him to drink.

Police said Colony was watching the dog for a friend for about 30 minutes and when the owner returned, Pip was unresponsive, barley breathing with his tongue hanging out.

Colony told the owner, "Pip's just a little drunk right now," according to police reports.

Police said the puppy received critical care for nearly two days at the veterinary hospital and barely survived alcohol poisoning. Animal abuse is an aggravated misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.

Colony is in the Johnson County Jail on a $5,000 bond.

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An Iowa City man accused of giving vodka to a puppy and nearly killing it has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for animal abuse.

The Iowa City Press-Citizen newspaper reports that Jared Colony agreed to plea guilty in exchange for a 90-day jail sentence. He also agreed to pay a $625 fine and nearly $2,500 to the dog's owner.

According to police, Colony was watching the 4-month-old puppy for a friend in October 2009. Police said he poured vodka into a bowl encouraged the puppy to drink it.

When the owner returned about 30 minutes later, the dog was unresponsive and barely breathing. The puppy was treated for alcohol poisoning at a veterinary hospital and survived.

Source: KCCI - Nov 18, 2010
Update posted on Nov 19, 2010 - 1:08AM

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