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Owner of dog abandoned amid Hurricane Milton faces animal cruelty charge

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Gov. Ron DeSantis said the owner of a dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton was identified and will face one count of aggravated cruelty to animals.

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  1. Fox News

    Former owner of dog found chained to pole ahead of Hurricane Milton arrested, to 'face the music,' DA says (opens Fox News)

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    The owner of a dog found chained to a pole during a hurricane has been identified and could face animal cruelty charges, authorities said.

  2. Newsweek

    Man who left dog tied to pole during Hurricane Milton facing charges (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Florida has brought animal cruelty charges against the man, who admitted to leaving his dog chained next to a highway.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    Owner of dog abandoned amid Hurricane Milton faces animal cruelty charge (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Gov. Ron DeSantis said the owner of a dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton was identified and will face one count of aggravated cruelty to animals.

  4. New York Post

    Owner of Florida dog left tied to fence during Hurricane Milton faces animal cruelty charges (opens New York Post)

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    The owner of a dog who was abandoned as Hurricane Milton hit Florida will face prosecution for aggravated animal cruelty, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday.

  5. WMUR

    Owner faces animal cruelty charges after troopers rescue dog left in Hurricane Milton's path (opens WMUR)

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    One week after Hurricane Milton roared ashore in Florida, a dog owner accused of abandoning his pet as the storm approached is facing charges.

  6. WSVN Miami

    Owner of dog found chained to fence hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall arrested; faces animal cruelty charges - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (WSVN) - The owner of a dog, who officials said, abandoned the pooch hours before Hurricane Milton struck, is now facing animal cruelty charges.On Tuesday,

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