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Teen accused of strangling golden doodle puppy in Miramar apartment, sending video to girlfriend, police say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Peter D'Oench , as published by CBS4 Miami
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A 19-year-old was arrested in connection with the puppy's death. The case involves an 8-month-old puppy that died.
A teenager faces charges of aggravated animal cruelty. The case involves an 8-month-old puppy that died. Police obtained videos showing the puppy being grabbed and thrown.
These videos were allegedly sent to someone to provoke a reaction. The incident occurred while the puppy was under care after an accident. The puppy had been scalded with hot water.
Further details about the case are available. A 19-year-old was arrested in connection with the puppy's death. The suspect had been entrusted with the puppy's care at the time of the incident.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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