Two suspects arrested after alleged animal abuse videotaped, posted to social media

Greater Sudbury Police have arrested two people in connection tovideos posted on Facebook of alleged animal abuse in the city.

In one video, a woman is seen scolding a white dog for eating cat food.She then punches the animal in the snout several times.

The other video shows the woman smearing what appears to befeces in the dog's face.

Police say two people turned themselves in Wednesday evening.

Police spokesperson Kaitlyn Dunntells CBC News a 20-year old man and an 18-year old woman face one count of causing unnecessary suffering each.

She did confirm to CBC News that the two people charged are the two from the videos.

Their names haven't been released.

Animals safe

Police say all animals associated withthe residence have been located, including the allegedly abused dog in the videos, Chico. Three kittens and another dog were also located.

The dogs were found in the care of two separate people who kept them safe until officers arrived, according to police. The kittens were found at the home in question.

Police saythe Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animalsis aware of the case. All animals are now in the care of professionals and will be examined by a vet as a precaution.

Police say they aren't releasing the current location of the animals right now. Many people have reached out on social media to offersupport, but officers say the animals need time to be checked over and rest.

Anyone with additional information on this situation or others like it is asked to contact Sudbury Police or Crime Stoppers.