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A Florida pet groomer has been arrested after a disturbing video surfaced showing him brutally kicking a small dog multiple times. The footage, which quickly went viral, has led to significant consequences for the groomer, identified as Richel Yumar-Gonzalez.
In the video, captured by a doorbell camera, a small white dog named Coco is seen trying to run down a hallway. As Coco attempts to escape, Yumar-Gonzalez is shown viciously kicking the dog to stop it. The force of the kick sends Coco skittering down the hall, clearly in distress.
Pet groomer seen kicking dog in video arrested for animal cruelty
— D77 (@d77now) August 23, 2024
A Florida pet groomer has been arrested after a disturbing video showing him repeatedly kicking a small dog went viral. Miami-Dade Police arrested Richel Yumar-Gonzalez, charging him with animal cruelty.
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The situation becomes even more horrifying as Yumar-Gonzalez continues to pursue the dog. When Coco turns around, likely confused and scared, Yumar-Gonzalez delivers another brutal kick, knocking the dog back with a loud yelp. The video ends with Coco reluctantly following Yumar-Gonzalez back down the hallway.
After the video gained widespread attention, Miami-Dade Police launched an investigation and confirmed that Yumar-Gonzalez was the individual in the footage. He was arrested and charged with animal cruelty and has since been terminated from his mobile pet grooming job. During the investigation, Yumar-Gonzalez confessed to the crime, claiming that Coco had become aggressive and bitten him. He also mentioned that he was dealing with personal issues at the time and couldn’t explain why he reacted so violently.
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Despite the severity of the kicks, Coco did not sustain major injuries. Police confirmed that the dog was kicked once in the head and once in the body but is expected to recover physically. The incident has left a lasting emotional impact on those who have seen the video, sparking renewed discussions about animal cruelty and the importance of protecting pets from abuse.