NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A man accused of an alarming case of animal abuse surrendered to police after he was caught on camera kicking one of the dogs he was grooming.
Miami-Dade Police said 33-year-old Richel Yumar-Gonzalez was arrested on Wednesday. Authorities said he made a full confession and took responsibility for his actions.
A doorbell camera captured Yumar-Gonzalez kicking a small dog in the head and neck during a grooming visit last week. He was fired from his job after the video surfaced.
Yumar-Gonzalez has been charged with animal cruelty. He has since posted bond.
The dog wasn’t seriously hurt and is said to be OK.
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