Dog with heat exhaustion dragged by collar
Bullhead Cty, AZ (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Jun 27, 2008
County: Mohave

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: John Benninghoff

John Benninghoff, 81, was arrested Friday afternoon on suspicion of cruelty to animals after police reportedly saw him dragging a dog by its collar in the area of Hancock Road and Trane Road. The outside temperature was 112 degrees and the older dog showed signs of heat exhaustion. Animal Control took possession of the dog. Benninghoff, a local transient, was taken to the Mohave County Jail.

References

• Mojave Daily News - June 30, 3008

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