The Brief
- A dog that was seen being beaten on an Austin balcony will remain in the city’s custody
- The dog’s owner was arrested for animal cruelty shortly after the viral video was seen
- The judge ordered that the dog be turned over to the Austin Animal Center, and that the owner will pay for the cost of the animal’s boarding and care
AUSTIN, Texas – There were lots of emotions inside an Austin courtroom Thursday as a judge decided who will keep custody of a dog seen beaten in a viral video.
There were cheers in the courtroom after a judge ruled the dog, Boone, will remain in the city’s custody and not with his owner.
The backstory:…