Editor's note: The accompanying video may be disturbing to some viewers.
10 a.m. update
The following statement was released by Greater Sudbury Police:
All of the animals that were associated to the residence have been located – three kittens and two dogs – one of which is the dog in the video, Chico.
The dogs were found in the care of two separate people who kept them safe until officers attended. The three kittens were located inside of the residence. The animals are safe and with animal care professionals. The animals all appear to be doing well and will be examined by a veterinarian as a precaution.
We would like to thank the public for all of its assistance with this matter, including the sharing of information through our social media platforms.
9 a.m. update
The dog seen being struck and forced to eat feces in a video circulating on Facebook has been located and is safe, Greater Sudbury Police tweeted a few moments ago.
A 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were arrested last night in connection with this incident.
Original 8 a.m. information
SUDBURY — Greater Sudbury Police have taken two people into custody in relation to a video of a dog being abused.
A man and a woman have both been taken into custody and are facing one count of animal cruelty each. Both individuals were to be held overnight and scheduled to appear in bail court today.
Two videos posted to Facebook (which can be viewed above; warning, some may find the content disturbing) on Wednesday show a young woman hitting a dog repeatedly and shoving its face into what appears to be feces.
Facebook users had circulated the names of who they say posted the original video, and that the alleged original poster has since deleted or changed his or her Facebook account.
The names of the accused are not being released at this time.
The investigation is ongoing and police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating the dog from the video.
"The dogs were not on the premises and we are still trying to find them," said Staff Sgt. Peter Orsino. "If anyone has seen them or knows where they might be they are asked to contact the police."
Police put out a call for public assistance after the video was reported.Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
- Sudbury.com
