Benny the Pug Found Safe and Well

FAIRFIELD - Police found Benny the Pug safe and well New Year’s Day after a woman allegedly threw the dog to the ground last month in a video that got a lot of attention on social media, police said.

The Pug was given to officials with Solano County Humane Animal Services Friday night.

A veterinarian examined the dog and determined it was not hurt but in good health, according to police.

See: Video Captures Woman Throwing Dog In Fairfield

Police have completed an investigation of the incident and will be sending the case to the Solano County District Attorney’s Office.

Fairfield resident Brandi Chin allegedly threw the dog during a dispute with her boyfriend, an officer with Humane Animal Services said.

Officers have been searching for Chin.

Police on Monday said they thought she was in Vallejo but now they think she has left Solano County.

The video that captured Chin throwing the pug was taken on Dec. 19.

The video shows the dog hitting the ground and rolling several times.

Anyone with information about the incident is being asked to call Humane Animal Services at (707) 449-1700.

-Bay City News, image via Fairfield Police Twitter feed