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Man charged one year after 'excessive' abuse of puppy captured on camera

A Queensland man has been charged with animal cruelty one year after the RSPCA received complaints regarding his abuse of a puppy, amid a decline in animal cruelty prosecutions in the region.

In Queensland, Australia, a man named Eriz Alejo has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly abusing a puppy over the course of a year. The charges come in the wake of a disturbing video that surfaced, showcasing the brutal treatment the dog endured, including being dragged across concrete and struck multiple times. Neighbors had approached the RSPCA with complaints, but it has taken significant time for legal action to be initiated.

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