Man caught on video abusing puppy arrested in Orange County 

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

Warning: The video may be hard to watch for some viewers.

A man who was caught on video violently kicking a puppy in Anaheim was arrested earlier this week, authorities said. 

According to an update posted to social media by the Anaheim Police Department, the original incident occurred on April 7. 

Video footage shows the man, identified as Joseph Michael Sanders, holding the puppy in his arms before tossing it in the air and kicking it. (Anaheim Police Dept.)Video footage shows the man, identified as Joseph Michael Sanders, holding the puppy in his arms before tossing it in the air and kicking it. (Anaheim Police Dept.)Video footage shows the man, identified as Joseph Michael Sanders, holding the puppy in his arms before tossing it in the air and kicking it. (Anaheim Police Dept.)Video footage shows the man, identified as Joseph Michael Sanders, holding the puppy in his arms before tossing it in the air and kicking it. (Anaheim Police Dept.)

Video footage shows the man, identified as Joseph Michael Sanders, holding the puppy in his arms before tossing it in the air and kicking it.

Sanders was arrested on Thursday and booked into the Anaheim Police Department Detention Facility for felony animal cruelty, the department said on Facebook. 

Video footage shows the man, identified as Joseph Michael Sanders, holding the puppy in his arms before tossing it in the air and kicking it. (Anaheim Police Dept.)

As of Friday, detectives were still searching for the puppy, as it has not been found since the incident. No information regarding the breed of dog was immediately available. 

Anyone with information on the puppy’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Anaheim Police Department by calling 714-765-1900. 

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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