Woman throws dog over fence in plastic bag in Anaheim

The Brief

  • A surveillance video captured a woman throwing a small dog in a plastic grocery bag over the fence of the University Veterinary Center in Anaheim.
  • Veterinarian Dr. Ash Hakhamian discovered the dog had injuries from the fall and signs of severe neglect, including overgrown nails and missing teeth.
  • The dog is receiving medical care, and Anaheim police are investigating the incident, urging anyone who recognizes the woman to contact authorities.

ANAHEIM, Calif. A male Maltese mix is recovering after a shocking act of cruelty was caught on camera outside an Anaheim veterinary clinic early Wednesday morning.

Around 1:36 a.m., surveillance video shows a woman crossing the street with a plastic grocery bag in her hand. Inside the bag is a small dog. She walks up to the fence of the University Veterinary Center, throws the bag over the top, and calmly returns to her apartment complex across the street.

Inside the clinic, veterinarian Dr. Ash Hakhamian heard the commotion and rushed outside.

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