**Deadly Animal Cruelty Case in Miramar Claims Life of Family Dog, Man Arrested**
MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) – A heartbreaking case of animal cruelty has resulted in the death of a Chihuahua mix named Lucy and the arrest of a man in Miramar.
Miramar Police responded to the 7600 block of Miramar Parkway on Thursday night after receiving calls about a man harming the family pet and making threats toward his mother.
“The officers responded to a call here, by the pet owner and we did find traces of blood and the animal passed away,” said Miramar Police Officer Janice Mcintosh.
Officers discovered Lucy in the backyard of the home with puncture wounds around her neck. The dog’s owner, who is also the mother of the suspect, was the one who called 911. Detectives revealed that she has had previous issues with her son.
“You can imagine how distraught she is and we’re just trying to understand how did this happen? Why did this happen? So we’re trying to piece together everything,” Mcintosh added.
Broward County Animal Control was called to the scene to assist with the investigation. 7News cameras captured Animal Control crews carrying Lucy away from the property.
“It’s a defenseless animal. We are here to protect our pets so when things like this happen, we really feel it,” said Officer Mcintosh.
An investigation into the incident is currently underway. The suspect could face charges related to animal cruelty.
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