Dog fatally beaten - broken ribs, missing teeth
New York, NY (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005
County: New York

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Conor Dohnert

An 18-year-old Manhattan man was arrested November 30, 2005 for brutally beating his friend's 12-pound dog to death.

Fifi, a 10-year-old terrier mix, was found by her owner bleeding and suffering from broken ribs and missing teeth, according to ASPCA officials. She died later of her injuries.

Conor Dohnert, a friend of the dog's owner, was charged with one count of aggravated animal cruelty. The owner had left Dohnert alone in her apartment with Fifi on Aug. 10. Hours later she returned to find Dohnert gone and her dog bloody and comatose, officials said.

Dohnert, who lives at Waterside Plaza on Manhattan's East Side, was arrested yesterday by ASPCA Special Agent Richard Raheb.

"This crime is a betrayal of the trust of the pet and the pet owner," said ASPCA Special Agent Joseph Pentangelo.

Dohnert could face up to two years behind bars, if convicted.

References

• Ny Daily News - December 1, 2005

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