Trial delayed for former deputy accused of animal cruelty

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – A jury trial that was set to start Monday for the former Hardee County Deputy and former Bradenton Police officer accused of abusing a dog at his pet care business has been delayed.

The owner of Pawsome Sitters, Nicholas Zotto, has previously been charged with animal cruelty after investigators uncovered a video showing cruelty toward a dog named Grizzly. He was also later charged with additional charges on illegally operating an unlicensed kennel…

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