CHANDLER, Ariz. — A Valley dog sitter is behind bars after police said he was caught on camera abusing a client’s dog.
The Chandler Police Department said officers got a call from someone who had seen a video the dog’s owner posted online of their dog sitter, John Wyman, 36, reportedly kicking and punching their pet.
Police said officers contacted Wyman and he cooperated and met with officers at the Chandler Police Department. Officials said he was arrested and is facing animal cruelty charges.
April is National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and sadly the Valley is no stranger to animal cruelty. The Arizona Humane Society sees about 6,900 cruelty cases a year.
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