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The other night my gf and I witnessed a young man hitting, kicking, and screaming at his dog at the corner of 25th and broad. We saw the dog cowering and whining during this display. We caught up to him around 28th and broad and confronted him which turned hostile very very quickly. He was clearly tweaking so we did not press too hard.

He looks like your run of the mill trainhopper with his face completely covered in tattoos. He’s probably in his mid 20’s or so and no taller than 5’9 I would say. The dog is a pit mix with a white and very spotted coat.

My gf spent her day off yesterday canvassing the neighborhood trying to find more information and several people have witnessed his behavior with the animal. Several authorities have also been notified.

Here is a link with a printable flyer. Please note the picture in the flyer is not of the actual dog, just a similar looking dog.

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76 comments

G 12/09/2015 at 3:37 PM

🙁

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Casey Lee Collins 12/09/2015 at 3:54 PM

Alicia, do you have anymore idea about his whereabouts? Please email me. my contact info is on the flyer in the new story

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Brittany C. 12/09/2015 at 4:04 PM

I’ve seen that guy and his dog outside Farm Fresh on several occasions.

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Jamie 12/09/2015 at 4:12 PM

I just saw this guy out side of CVS yesterday asking for money.

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Jamie 12/09/2015 at 4:13 PM

Anyway the dog can be taken from him?

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Trish 12/09/2015 at 4:48 PM

@Robbie Summey–came to say this. Full Tweaker Hostile Freakout is not a pretty sight. I’ve seen this guy wandering the Farm Fresh/CVS area.

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frank p 12/09/2015 at 5:30 PM

Can we tone down the calls for mob justice a tad?

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Lucky Dogz 12/09/2015 at 5:46 PM

#15/Rest. +: I am totally available to serve as the get-away driver. Just let me know when and where. In the meantime, I will keep an eye out for this lowlife scumbag.

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Andrea pignotti 12/10/2015 at 11:49 AM

I would have called animal control or the police that very moment and kept tabs on him until they got there. Asshole!

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Frank 12/10/2015 at 1:13 PM

The photo is a dead ringer for the dog; I admit I fell for the scam as the dog is sweet and friendly……damn this is sad. I have seen the guy several times on Marshall near Blue Wheeler as well as CVS.

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Lynne Gittman 12/10/2015 at 1:52 PM

Seriously, with all of these witnesses, – video it – , call the Police, and see to it that the dog is REMOVED from him…

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Lesley 12/10/2015 at 2:46 PM

When you see it, get it on video while having someone call the cops immediately. RACC should be notified or even the SPCA that you are witnessing the abuse of an animal.

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Grace 12/10/2015 at 9:51 PM

Saw him outside of the Blue Wheeler awhile back. He was trying to pick up the dog and put it on the newspaper stand. Please take this dog away from him.

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Adele 12/10/2015 at 11:31 PM

Anyone have an update on this poor dog?

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Heather 12/11/2015 at 7:04 AM

We had no idea…we bought him and the dog a sandwich the other day and he was VERY kind. Thank you for this information. (as a very far off side note, tattoos on someone’s face, or anywhere, don’t make that person a “gutter punk”. no doubt, this guy is complete scum. But just because someone has made choices different than choices you’d make doesn’t automatically make them bad person…I speak from experience as a heavily tattooed person with 3 college degrees who makes a living caring for people….ok, off my soap box now :)).

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Mary Louise Munden 12/11/2015 at 7:50 AM

UPDATE: RACC and the police are involved, we have his home address now so an animal welfare check is going to happen! Luckily he lives in a known “drug house” according to several close neighbors and shop owners, hoping that will be enough in the eyes of the law. I will still be cruising around The Market, CVS and his usual spots before and after work with a video camera and 911 on speed dial. I regret not calling 911 right then and there the night we saw him beating the $&@$ out of the poor dog, I’ll never make that kind of mistake again. The outreach of concerned folks is overwhelming, I love you all and Church Hill!! <333

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Mary Louise Munden 12/11/2015 at 7:51 AM

BTW Heather the definition of a gutter punk is: A gutter punk is a homeless or transient individual who displays a variety of specific lifestyle traits and characteristics that often, but not always, are associated with the punk subculture.

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Neighbor 12/11/2015 at 2:03 PM

He on East Marshall. This house also had a baby living in it and had been a hub for homeless who pay to stay by the night or week after begging near McDonald’s. The whole block had reported them to the police, the city, child protective services, etc. There are people moVing out today so here’s to hoping. The house has been foreclosed. Someone please buy it so it’s not a transit house anymore.

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Eric S. Huffstutler 12/11/2015 at 2:51 PM

Someone needs to pin him down to the ground and kick the crap out of him!

Hope the sick bastard gets caught and a good loving home found for this baby.

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Adele 12/11/2015 at 4:58 PM

@ Mary Louise- youve done a great job. Please, if possible- any updates on the dog’s safety when you can. I know several interested in adopting if possible

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Lesley 12/12/2015 at 12:09 PM

No that is not him but being that drugs and dog fighting are commonly known to work together, it would be great if someone in that transient house knew info on the fighting.

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HRH 12/15/2015 at 9:58 AM

Every time I see someone begging at CVS or The Farm Fresh I call the managers of both establishments and the police. Perhaps if more people did this rather than give these people cash that guy would not have been car jacked and shot in the head a few weeks back at the gas station.

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