Man charged over death of German shepherd
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A man who claimed his dog had been stolen from a Brisbane home has been charged over abandoning his pet Arnie the German shepherd, who was later found dead. Police now allege that the car was not stolen.
Breakdown
- Arnie, a family dog, was reported missing after his owner claimed their vehicle was stolen with the dog inside. 8s
- A widespread social media campaign was launched to find Arnie, with the owner making public pleas for help. 20s
- Ten days later, the vehicle was found in Brisbane CBD with Arnie deceased inside, causing public outrage. 46s
- Police later alleged the car was never stolen and that the owner had abandoned it with Arnie inside. 1m 9s
- The owner has been charged with breaching a duty of care to an animal and faces significant penalties if found guilty. 1m 23s