Woman Who Threw Injured Dog Over Fence Arrested In OC, Police Say

ANAHEIM, CA — An Orange County woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of hurling a seriously injured dog in a plastic bag over a fence, police said Wednesday.

Tyler Thompson, 30, was booked on suspicion of felony animal cruelty, according to Anaheim Police Department Sgt. Matt Sutter.

Surveillance video from the University Veterinary Center on Glenoaks Avenue shows the dog inside a plastic bag being tossed over a fence by a woman at about 1:36 a.m. Nov. 12.

The injured canine was found by Ash Hakhamian, a veterinarian at the clinic.

"I can't find the words to describe why anybody would do something like that, and it's hard to find the right words," Hakhamian told ABC7. "I mean, thrown is an understatement. He sustained mental trauma, even far beyond his physical trauma."

The vet told ABC7 that the dog sustained several injuries, including to the face.

According to the clinic, the dog is "receiving around the clock care to ensure he is recovering from both his injuries and ongoing medical needs."

Fox11 reported that the dog is a male Maltese mix.

In addition to the trauma and severe bruising, Hakhamian says the dog is severely anemic, malnourished and was covered in fleas.

"His nails are so long, they have curled and gone back into his paw," he said. "That's a type of neglect that proceeds this trauma, it proceeds this abuse."

Officer Breana Castro with Anaheim Police Department said the woman has been interviewed by detectives.

"Her statement was taken, and it is going to be presented to the district attorney's office for charges," Castro said.

While Hakhamian believes the dog will recover from his injuries, he feels there was no excuse for discarding an animal in this fashion.

"There are so many rescue groups in Southern California," he told Fox11. "There's no excuse to throw a dog in a grocery bag and toss it over a fence."

City News Service contributed to this report.