Pennsylvania State Police Punxsutawney Patrol Unit investigated an animal abuse complaint yesterday afternoon around 4:45 in Corsica Borough of Jefferson County.
Police say the owners of a Dachshund Chihuahua mix left the dog outside unleashed. The dog ran towards the next door neighbor, a 51 year old man on Walnut Street, who allegedly kicked the dog to keep from being bitten. The dog retreated and a second dog from the same residence, a Chihuahua miniature Pinscher mix, went after the man, who then swung items at the dog to keep from being bitten.
The first dog is suspected to have suffered minor to no injuries. According to authorities, the owners of the dogs violated a Pennsylvania Statute: Confinement and housing of dogs not part of a kennel.
The victim did not want charges filed. The Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement does not oversee or have jurisdiction over animal cruelty.
If you suspect animal abuse, you should contact your local Humane Society police officer or police station or lastly the Pennsylvania State Police.
