OC Animal Abuse Case: Dog Gets Second Chance At Happy Home

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — One very good boy is getting a second chance at a happy home, after video footage captured Steeler the black labradoodle being beaten by his owner in an Anaheim apartment complex last weekend.

His owner, identified as 33-year-old Albert Frank Abad Jr. turned himself in to Anaheim police officers at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, just a day after Anaheim police attained a felony arrest warrant for the man. He was arrested on suspicion of felony animal cruelty, Anaheim Police Department Sgt. Shane Carringer said.

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Thursday morning, Anaheim Police Department detectives found Steeler — a black male labradoodle who is believed to be the dog depicted in the now-viral video.

Steeler will be placed with Orange County Animal Care where he will be examined by a vet to assess his health.

"This investigation highlights Anaheim PD's commitment to the safety of our community, and enforcement of law," Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros said in a news release. "I understand the emotions evoked by such a disturbing video, depicting the abuse of a defenseless animal. I'm proud of our team who worked tirelessly to bring this suspect to justice, and our law enforcement partnerships which made the successful completion of the investigation of this case possible."