Seattle Kennel Worker Charged After Killing A Black Lab By Kicking And Punching It
31 days ago
20-year-old Dejean Bowens has been charged with First-Degree Animal Cruelty after police say he kicked and punched a black lab named Mitch while working an overnight shift at Lazy Dog Crazy Dog in Ballard on August 3.
The dog suffered internal injuries and later died at an emergency vet clinic. Detectives say Bowens waited nearly two hours before seeking help, despite the dog collapsing and becoming unresponsive.
Mitch had been dropped off by his owners the night before while they were at the hospital for the birth of their first child.
Bowens pleaded not guilty and is currently free pending trial, with a court hearing set for November 26.
