Man Caught on Video Dumping Dog in Dumpster and Driving Off

UPDATE:

Authorities in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, say a man is now facing criminal charges after allegedly dumping a small dog into a commercial dumpster in broad daylight. The incident occurred on the morning of July 11 outside Mi Casa Restaurant in Mount Pocono.

According to the Mount Pocono Regional Police Department, surveillance footage captured a gray Nissan Rogue pulling up to a dumpster located behind the restaurant on Cleveland Avenue. The driver, identified by police as 28-year-old Jose Rangel-Lorenzo of Mount Pocono, exited the vehicle holding a small animal crate.

In the video, Rangel-Lorenzo is seen lifting the crate—containing a small, beige dog resembling a Chihuahua—and placing it inside the dumpster before driving away from the scene. The act sparked outrage after authorities shared details of the surveillance footage.

Fortunately, the dog managed to escape from the dumpster and was seen running off the property. Police did not provide further updates on the dog’s current condition or whether it had been recovered by animal control or a rescue group.

As of now, charges are pending against Rangel-Lorenzo. The police have not specified which charges he will face, but the case has stirred strong emotions among local residents and animal advocates.

Incidents like this underscore the importance of reporting animal cruelty and holding individuals accountable for inhumane treatment. Many commenters online are calling for swift justice and harsher penalties for those who abandon or abuse animals in such ways.

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