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2 days ago
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El Paso man arrested for allegedly shooting dog, donations sought for dog's medical care
An El Paso man arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty allegedly fired a gel blaster gun at his pit bull mix dog while live streaming it on social media, authorities said. Officers arrested Jesus Armando Ortega, 27, on a charge of cruelty to non-livestock animal by killing, poisoning or causing serious bodily injury, El Paso Police Department spokesperson Officer Adrian Cisneros said in a news release. El Paso Animal Services officials reported a video posted on social media to police of a dog, named Spanky, being hit several times with a 'gel blaster' fired from an "Orbeez gun," the news release states. Orbeez guns are toy guns that shoot gel-like beads at high speeds. The El Paso Police Department's Animal Cruelty Investigation Unit investigated the case and identified Ortega as the man in the video, the news release states. More: Fort Bliss soldier charged with animal cruelty after dog found hanging from truck Ortega allegedly went live on social media about 10 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at a home in the 3000 block of George Dieter Drive, and started shooting his dog with the Orbeez gun. The graphic video shows the small white dog hiding in a corner of a kitchen. The shooter is not seen in the video, but is heard saying, "Look these (expletive) hurt, look." He then began shooting at the dog. Spanky survived its injuries. Law N' Paws Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization founded by an El Paso police detective, provides foster care for pets in animal abuse cases and has custody of the dog. Spanky suffered "multiple injuries and (is) emotionally shaken," the nonprofit posted on Instagram. They added that Spanky is "underweight, scared, and currently receiving the care he desperately needs at East El Paso Animal Hospital." Ortega was arrested on an animal cruelty charge. He was booked into the El Paso County Jail on Friday, June 6 on a $4,000 bond, jail records show. He posted bail and was released the same day, jail logs show. No attorney is listed in court records for Ortega. The nonprofit is accepting donations from the community for Spanky's medical care. Donations can be made by: PayPal: Cash App: $LawNPaws Venmo: Law-N-Paws Apple Pay: 915-309-6244 Square: Zeffy (100% goes to the rescue): East El Paso Animal Hospital at 915-593-1712 under Law N Paws/Spanky The nonprofit is also accepting foster-to-adopt applications for Spanky. Anyone who wants to apply to adopt Spanky can get information on the nonprofit's Instagram page at "If you're interested in giving this little survivor the life he deserves, please message us your email address so we can send you an application," the nonprofit posted on it Instagram pages. "All applicants will be carefully screened." Aaron Martinez covers the criminal justice system for the El Paso Times. He may be reached at amartinez1@ or on X/Twitter @AMartinezEPT. This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: El Paso man arrested for shooting dog with "gel blaster' gun
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18-04-2025
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After their mom was killed in murder-suicide, 2 dogs find forever home in Mass.
After their owner was killed 'in a tragic domestic violence incident,' workers at a Rhode Island rescue were determined to find two resilient dogs a new home. 'They are truly such resilient and amazing dogs with the kindest eyes & goofiest personalities,' wrote Liv Phelps, a worker for Hotel for Homeless Dogs in Cumberland, Rhode Island. 'Spanky a gentle giant who welcomes you with wet slobbery kisses and big ol hugs. Darla with her ever so soft fur and beautiful face. What's not to love?' Their owner, Loren Marino, 24, of Haverhill, was found dead in a home along with her boyfriend in March 2024, WCVB reported. Authorities said it was a murder-suicide. Marino was born in Lowell and lived in East Providence, Rhode Island, before she moved back to Massachusetts to live in Haverhill in 2022. She worked as a mental healthcare professional at Anodyne Medical Services on assignment for Vinfen Corporation, 'where she was dedicated to her work,' her family wrote in her obituary. The dogs were traumatized after losing their owner, WCVB reported. And one of the dogs didn't easily trust men. The dogs were brought to the shelter in hopes of finding a new family. But a year later, they were still without a home. 'I can only imagine Loren and the worry she would have for these dogs,' Hotel for Homeless Dogs Executive Director Susan Joseph told the news outlet. 'It was really important for me to close this chapter for her, but we had to close it right.' On April 14, that changed. 'We did it! Darla and Spanky have found their forever home,' the rescue wrote on Facebook. 'After spending a week with their new mom and dad they just fell in love. Both Darla and Spanky molded perfectly into their lifestyle.' The Massachusetts couple, Mike Pollock and Karen Roy, said they will care for their two new dogs in Loren's memory. 'I hope she can rest easy because we will love them,' Roy told WCVB. If you are a victim of domestic or dating violence, you are not alone. SafeLink offers a 24/7 toll-free hotline: (877) 785-2020 (877) 521-2601 (TTY) National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 Mass. man used AI to make fake nude images of women he knew; faces sentencing From 'racist employee' to lead star, this movie filming in Mass. is looking for actors Mass. State Lottery winner: $15 million ticket sold at gas station Fearful of a group home resident, Klaus Anderson Road residents want answers and investigation CPC schedules special meeting to discuss proposal to resurface high school track
