Two juveniles have been arrested for allegedly encouraging two dogs to attack a cat sitting on the porch of a Frankford rowhome earlier this week. A 12-year-old and 17-year-old have both been charged with animal fighting, aggravated animal cruelty and conspiracy.
Highlights
- A 12-year-old and 17-year old have been charged with animal fighting, aggravated animal cruelty and conspiracy.
- The two dogs connected to the alleged attack have also been apprehended and are currently being held as the investigation continues.
- The cat, named Buddy, had been on the porch of a rowhome on the 1600 block of Granite Street on Tuesday morning.
- The dog walkers nearly went past the cat, before at least one of them saw Buddy and dropped the leashes they were holding and sent the dogs to attack the feline.
- A person came out of the house where the mauling was happening, and intervened.