US EditionDog getting thrown in dumpster underscores need for 'Reba's Law,' advocates say
- A man threw a Chihuahua into a dumpster Monday morning in a Las Vegas neighborhood.
- Home surveillance video captured the act, showing the man dangling and tossing the dog.
- The video shows the man closing the dumpster lid, and the incident occurred around 9:14 a.m.
- Lindsey Pinapfel of Vegas Pet Rescue Project stated, "I don't care what this dog could have done."
- Authorities are seeking the public's help to identify the man; the dog, named Atreyu, is now safe.
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Dog getting thrown in dumpster underscores need for 'Reba's Law,' advocates say
By Guy Tannenbaum Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON, Nevada (KTNV) — It’s been a tense few days for animal advocates in Nevada, from back-and-forth in the state legislature on an anti-animal cruelty bill nicknamed “Reba’s Law,” to just-released surveillance video showing a man aggressively throwing a dog into a dumpster in the north valley. The shocking video shared by Vegas Pet Rescue Project on Tuesday shows a man dangling a c…
Las Vegas police seek help finding man who threw dog in dumpster
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Metro police are asking for help identifying a man accused of throwing a dog into a dumpster. Animal Protection Services responded to the call about an animal abuse incident around 9 a.m. Monday at the 5500 block of Sheila Avenue, near Jones Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue. Dog dumped in Las Vegas dumpster; police search for alleged animal abuser The man, wearing red shorts and no shirt, got out of his vehicle, grabbed a …
Las Vegas Man Tosses Chihuahua into Dumpster—Public Outcry Fuels Push for Stricter Animal Cruelty Laws - Nevada Globe
A Las Vegas man was caught on surveillance video throwing a 12-pound Chihuahua into a dumpster. The footage, shared by the Vegas Pet Rescue Project, shows the individual exiting a dark SUV, carrying the dog by the scruff of its neck, and discarding it into the trash before closing the lid. Fortunately, a neighbor discovered the distressed animal before the garbage truck arrived. The dog, now named Atreyu, is recovering at a local animal hospital…
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