Man Caught on Video Abusing Dog in Long Beach as Police Launch Investigation

A disturbing video showing a man violently attacking a dog in Long Beach, California, has sparked outrage and launched a full-scale investigation. The footage, posted by Animal Hope and Wellness on Instagram, shows the man lifting the dog by its leash and slamming it onto the ground before kicking it. The incident occurred near 235 E. 12th Street and appears to have taken place in broad daylight.

According to the Los Angeles Times’ Summer Lin, the Long Beach Police Department has confirmed they are investigating the case. Patrol officers responded to the area and filed an animal cruelty report after the video surfaced. Police noted that the abuse had not previously been reported to them directly. The man, seen with a skateboard, has not yet been identified.

In response to the public outcry, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to the abuser’s arrest. “This dog was violently attacked — and who knows what other abuse has not been caught on camera,” said PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange. “Someone knows this man, and PETA urges anyone with information to come forward immediately — it could save the dog’s life.”

While authorities continue their search, this incident is a heartbreaking reminder of how vulnerable animals are to cruelty, often without warning or consequence unless communities stay alert and active.

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