{"id":328021,"date":"2024-08-16T07:45:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T12:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=328021"},"modified":"2024-08-16T10:18:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T15:18:46","slug":"man-on-las-vegas-strip-endangers-puppy-when-allegedly-forces-it-to-relieve-itself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/man-on-las-vegas-strip-endangers-puppy-when-allegedly-forces-it-to-relieve-itself\/","title":{"rendered":"Man on Las Vegas Strip Endangers Puppy When He Allegedly Forces it to Relieve Itself"},"content":{"rendered":"

A man was arrested on the Las Vegas Strip this week after he allegedly pinned a puppy on a hot sidewalk to force the helpless animal to relieve itself.<\/p>\n

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A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department cruiser, pictured above. Officers arrested a man after he allegedly mistreated a dog. (Image: Flickr)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Monday, an unnamed dog trainer spotted a man later identified as Tommy Chen of California putting the dog<\/a> in danger on a 99-degree sidewalk.<\/p>\n

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Chen disregarded the good Samaritan\u2019s warnings to stop the dangerous behavior. So, the man alerted Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD<\/a>) officers who were on routine patrol in the area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

He relayed to cops that Chen was \u201cforcefully holding a small dog to the ground,\u201d according to Las Vegas TV station KLAS<\/em>. When officers went to investigate they found that Chen had his right hand and backpack on the dog\u2019s back, KLAS<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n

Puppy Yelping<\/h2>\n

The puppy was on its side and was pinned to the sidewalk. The dog was in discomfort and was yelping.<\/p>\n

Officers ordered Chen to \u201clet the puppy go\u201d and he allegedly resisted, leading to his arrest. When searching the backpack, police found a semi-automatic pneumatic weapon that fires .68 caliber pepper pellets, authorities said.<\/p>\n

Chen told police he wanted the dog to relieve itself so he could go back to a nearby casino.<\/p>\n

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Chen was arrested on several charges, including carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, resisting public officers, and depriving an animal of sustenance\/shelter\/medical care. He was booked and posted bond on Tuesday. His case was turned over to local prosecutors and he was to appear in court on Thursday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

There’s been no word on whether the dog was taken to an animal shelter nor is it known if the puppy suffered any serious injuries.<\/p>\n

Protect Pets From Heat<\/h2>\n

This summer has seen record temperatures in Las Vegas, putting both people and animals at risk of heat sickness. The record-breaking<\/a> Las Vegas heat contributed to the loss of 63 human lives<\/a> as of July 30, according to the Clark County coroner\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

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Dogs can suffer heat exhaustion when the animal\u2019s temperature reaches over 103. Heat stroke occurs when dog temperatures reach\u00a0104 or higher. There is special concern about dogs being left in cars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

According to PetMD, the symptoms of heat exhaustion in dogs include:<\/p>\n