Florida man accused of shooting dog in face after infidelity is discovered
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man cannot cheat his way out of an animal cruelty charge after he shot the family dog in the face after he was busted for infidelity, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a Lehigh Acres home on 13th Street West on Monday, just after midnight, regarding a man threatening to shoot everyone inside, including two children, after his infidelity was discovered.
The suspect, identified as Farhad Deiham, 41, was found to have shot the family’s young pit bull mix, Louie, in the face. Deiham was detained.
Louie was found hiding behind a couch with blood gushing from his face and neck. Officials said the dog “showed no aggression and simply wanted to be loved.”
The dog was taken to a nearby animal hospital for medical care and treatment. Lee County Domestic Animal Services is caring for Louie as he heals and said that he is expected to make a full recovery.
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The sheriff’s office had Louie join them during a press conference and even gave him a cupcake. “Louie is an amazing dog [and] has a lot of love left to give.”
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Deputies removed the children from the home and DCF was contacted.
Deiham was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty.
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