Westchester Man Killed Dog In 'Unconscionable' Act Of Violence: DA

GREENBURGH, NY — A Westchester man is facing charges in a barbaric act of violence against a beloved pet, according to prosecutors.

Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Thursday that a 41-year-old Valhalla man was indicted on several charges after the killing of a small, Shih Tzu dog. The random act of violence took place late last year in Greenburgh, according to authorities.

Cory Eulin was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Wednesday by County Court Judge Melissa Loehr following an indictment by a Westchester County grand jury for felony aggravated cruelty to animals. He was also charged with overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; third-degree attempted assault, third-degree menacing, and second-degree harassment.

On Dec. 19, around 3:45 p.m., in the area of Manhattan Avenue and Beech Street, in the Town of Greenburgh, Eulin grabbed the small dog by the neck and threw it into the street with force, causing it to slam its head into the cement and suffer a fatal injury, cops said.

When the dog's owner confronted Eulin for killing his dog, Eulin attempted to assault the owner, witnesses told police.

"What Mr. Eulin is alleged to have done here is unconscionable," Cacace said. "There is no place in society for such brutal acts of violence against our beloved pets. The Westchester County DA's Office will continue to exhaust all of our resources to fight against cruelty to animals."

The DA commended the swift police work of the Greenburgh Police Department.

The case, which was adjourned until April 30, is being prosecuted by Animal Cruelty Coordinator Mary Ann Liebowitz. Eulin remains released on his own recognizance.