According to the complaint filed Nov. 21, Butler County Deputy Dog Warden Jennifer Schwaller alleged that Kelly took the dog outside and slit its throat with a kitchen knife. However, that attempt was unsuccessful so he then retrieved a fillet knife to finish the job.
“Cases like this are disturbing and I don’t understand the mentality of people who mistreat innocent animals,” said Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones. “It makes one think what else they may be capable of. We will continue to take a firm stance here in Butler County against anyone who commits disgusting acts like this.”
Kelley turned himself in Tuesday morning at the Butler County Jail, according to Kurt Merbs, dog warden supervisor.
The sheriff’s office said the charge is a fifth-degree felony.
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