Woman accused of animal cruelty after throwing 7 puppies out of her trunk at Marion County shelter

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — A woman was arrested on animal cruelty charges after throwing seven puppies out of her trunk, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Deputies said Agricultural Deputy Manning arrived at the Humane Society of Marion County for an animal cruelty call.

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Investigators said Honor had thrown the puppies into nearby bushes, abandoned them and fled the shelter.

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A post from the sheriff’s office said Honor admitted to the crime and said she was “tired of the puppies and wanted them gone.”

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Honor was arrested Thursday and taken to the Marion County Jail.

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