Man arrested for animal cruelty after dog found tied to post in floodwaters ahead of Hurricane Milton
Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane later that day near Siesta Key and wreaked havoc throughout the state. There have been at least 23 deaths in Florida tied to Milton.
Two days later, Aldama Garcia went to the Hillsborough County Animal Shelter to attempt to retrieve the dog and showed pictures as proof of ownership, according to the affidavit.
When the Leon County Animal Shelter, which had possession of the dog, contacted Aldama Garcia, he reportedly told the shelter that "if the current foster will take good care and love the dog, he will surrender ownership," the affidavit stated. Aldama Garcia filled out the required paperwork to surrender ownership, according to the affidavit.
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