BY Scott Shifrel DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Originally Published:Friday, March 12th 2010, 2:39 PM
Updated: Friday, March 12th 2010, 4:21 PM
A Brooklyn man could go to jail for two years after being convicted Friday of beating to death a dachsund puppy who was "insubordinate" during a bath.
Dudley Ramsay, 25, was found guilty of aggravated animal cruelty for smashing 5-month-old Junior against the side of the tub - breaking six of his tiny ribs and damaging his lungs and liver.
"It's disturbing, especially because of the age of the dog and the breed of the dog," the ASPCA'S Joseph Pentangelo said of the October 2006 incident.
"I don't understand why anybody has pets and then does something like this."
The 270-pound ironworker waited hours on before bringing the 11-pound calico-colored puppy to a vet. By then, it was too late and the doctor notified animal control officials.
Ramsay later admitted to ASPCA Special Agent Richard Ryan that he was "disciplining" the dog and that a second dachshund puppy, named Viola, had died at his hands and was buried in a neighbor's yard, court papers show.
He was acquitted of killing Viola but convicted of felony animal cruelty after a bench trial by Justice Michael Gary.
"The severity of the injuries he inflicted, the number of blows, the amount of force it took to cause these injuries combined with his admitted brutality and rage speak volumes about his intent," prosecutor Lisa Berk told the judge.
Defense lawyer Douglas Rankin said his client insists he's innocent.
"If he intended to kill or seriously injure it he would not be bathing it, or giving it medicine, then disciplining it or taking it to the vet," he said.
"He has no criminal record, he's an acolyte in St. Mary's Episcopal Church. He's an all-around good dude." (Aren't they all...)
From: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_brooklyn_man_convicted_in_vicious_attack_on_puppy_dog_died_after_brutal_discipli.html
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