Houston SPCA now caring for puppy that was kicked in viral video
HOUSTON - The Houston SPCA says they are now caring for a puppy that was seen being kicked and beaten in a viral video.
According to the Houston SPCA, members of their Animal Cruelty Team and Houston police officers located the dog around 11 a.m. Thursday.
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The Houston SPCA and Houston police located the dog in southeast Houston. (Credit: Houston SPCA)
At the time, they were in southeast Houston passing out flyers and speaking to residents while searching for the dog.
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The Houston SPCA says a good Samaritan, who said she was caring for the dog, saw one of the flyers and turned him in.
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The puppy is being cared for by the Houston SPCA and the investigation is ongoing. (Credit: Houston SPCA)
The dog, which was determined to be less than a year old, is now in the care of the Houston SPCA and will be given a full exam.
Officials say the investigation remain ongoing into the viral video that showed a woman kicking the cowering and whimpering dog.