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Published: 2010-09-15 06:55:00
Updated: 2010-09-15 06:56:58

Posted: September 15, 2010

Cary man charged with animal cruelty

Steven M. Soukup

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Cary, N.C. — A Cary man has been charged with felony animal abuse for allegedly kicking a chihuahua, according to an arrest warrant.

The warrant alleges that Steven M. Soukup, 24, of 15111 Foresight Drive, kicked the dog, breaking its pelvis and severely bruising its buttocks and right inner ear.

The dog, named Hurley, underwent surgery at North Carolina State University's veterinary school, the warrant states. The dog was fitted with seven screws and a metal plate to fix the injury.

Soukup was arrested Tuesday.

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This has nothing to do with a Liberal or a Conservative mindset. This is about people who consider animals property and it is ok, with them, if he did it again (obviously). To Kelondris: you cannot kick an animal by accident and break his pelvis and buise him all over. This man is a psychopath and needs to be prosecuted as does the people that returned the dog to him.
dell27613
September 15, 2010 11:51 a.m.
hmm, wonder why he kicked that dog? If he was getting attacked by that dog, I could see him kicking it.
Click to view my profile schlitzmalt
September 15, 2010 11:30 a.m.
I think I've finally mastered the GOLO poster playbook: First, an eye for an eye so kick him in the pelvis. Second, give him the death penalty.
Justin T.
September 15, 2010 11:23 a.m.
WOW OMG

this is terrible, why do monsters pick on lil things to beat?
Click to view my profile CaryCrazzy
September 15, 2010 11:15 a.m.
jwright5...were you often attached or attacked? LOL
mmjo65
September 15, 2010 11:15 a.m.
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