Recently released video footage allegedly shows a teen and 12-year-old releasing their dogs to attack a cat who is now in 'critical condition.'
, and reviewed by TODAY, and appears to show two dogs being let off their leashes and encouraged to attack a cornered cat. The fight appears to end when a resident comes out of the house and intervenes.. According to the organization, the minors are being charged with “felony animal fighting, felony aggravated animal cruelty and a conspiracy charge.”said on social media
Because the suspects are minors and have not been identified, TODAY has not been able to contact them or their families. The Pennsylvania SPCA has started a fund to cover Buddy’s “medical care and the cost of bringing his attackers to justice.” While the organization declined to say exactly how much money had been raised, a spokesperson told TODAY that the current total was"in the tens of thousands of dollars."Pennsylvania SPCA / Pennsylvania SPCA
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