Officials say a 46-year-old woman has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after throwing a 3-year-old pug named Bucky off of a seventh-floor balcony Clearwater condominium during an argument with her ex-boyfriend
Highlights
- A 46-year-old woman has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after throwing a pug off of a seventh-floor balcony.
- Eric Adeson told Clearwater police investigators the woman, who he had dated for several months, also threw his keys and cellphone over the balcony Sunday.
- The dog was found dead on the pavement below, police said.
- Adeson’s attorney, Katherine Neal, filed a civil complaint against the woman Monday, seeking $30,000 in damages.
- The couple had ended their relationship in February, but she had arrived at the condo smelling of alcohol and being verbally aggressive toward him, the complaint said.
- The woman also faces criminal mischief and domestic battery charges.