Tutor is arrested after punching and trying to strangle dog during a walk on the beach in SC; VIDEO

A 36-year-old owner was arrested in the act on Tuesday afternoon (3) after attacking his own dog with punches and trying to strangle it in Penha, on the North Coast of Santa Catarina, the Military Police reported. The dog was rescued and taken to a shelter.

The Civil Police opened an inquiry to investigate the situation. Security cameras caught the crime (see the video above, the images are strong).

The crime was reported by witnesses. The tutor was arrested for mistreatment.

The Military Police were called following an anonymous tip. Surveillance camera images show the attacks.

In the video, you can see the owner on the beach with two dogs. One of the dogs ends up walking away.

Then, the owner knocks the other dog to the ground and punches the animal. Then, he appears to tie him with the collar and tries to strangle him. In another image, he appears lifting the dog by the collar.

After having access to the images, the PM began looking for the attacker. After identifying him, the police went to his house.

At the scene, they found the dog that had been attacked. The animal was loose in the courtyard of the house.

As a result, the police called the Penha Environmental Institute, which helped rescue the dog and take it to a shelter. Despite the images showing the attacks, there were no signs of apparent bodily injuries to the animal, according to the Military Police.

Shortly thereafter, the suspect appeared at the scene. When questioned, the man said that he suffered psychological disorders and, during an episode of loss of control, he took out his anger on the dog.

The police arrested the suspect. He was arrested in the act and taken to the Canhanduba Prison Complex, in Itajaí, in the same region.

The PM reported that the man already has a criminal record, but no further details were released.

In Brazil, the crime of mistreating dogs is punishable by imprisonment for two to five years, in addition to a fine and ban on custody. It is regulated by law number 9,605/1998 (Environmental Crimes Law).

Check below the actions that qualify as ill-treatment, according to the law:

Injure, maim or poison; Abandon the animal; Do not provide water or food daily; Keep in small places, without hygiene or without adequate protection against the sun, rain and cold; Leaving the dog chained or trapped for long periods without circulation or attention; Deny veterinary assistance when the animal is sick or injured.

See below how to report a case of animal abuse in Santa Catarina:

Military Police: Telephone 190 (in case of flagrant or emergency) Hotline: telephone 181 Civil Police: It is possible to register a police report online at the Virtual Animal Protection Police Station or at the nearest police station Public Ministry