11 Over Heated Dog Discovered in Box Truck
Miami Beach, FL (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Jun 2, 2004
County: Miami-Dade

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Angel Torres

Angel Torres was charged with animal cruelty after police and fire rescue officers discovered 11 dogs in the back of a box truck parked between 4 and 5 p.m. June 2, 2004.

According to police, Angel Torres, 50, of Miami Beach admitted owning the dogs, whose coats were wet due to extreme heat.

References

• The Miami Herald

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