EAST GOSHEN, PA — A man who was caught on video kicking his dog in Chester County has surrendered the animal to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, local police said.
The incident occurred in East Goshen Township back on Nov. 5 at around 2:15 p.m.
The man was walking the dog on a leash in the Goshen Valley Condominium complex when he began kicking him, authorities said.
A video capturing the incident spread rapidly across the Internet and sparked demands for justice and concerns over the dog's welfare.
The man was charged with cruelty to animals.
Police confirmed on Tuesday morning that the dog is being evaluated, but is in good health.
The man does not have any other animals, authorities said.
A preliminary hearing is forthcoming.
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