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Problem Solved the Floridope Way

Animal Care and Control officers started investigating Galen Aune of Fort Myers, Fla., after receiving complaints that he was abusing his pitbull puppy. When authorities contacted Aune, he allegedly responded, “Oh, not a problem anymore. The dog is dead. I killed it.” When asked why, Aune said, “I know pit bulls, they are all about body language. She just looked at me funny and showed bad energy. I had to do something about it, for my health.” Aune allegedly used a pickaxe to kill the dog, and told officers where he had buried the body. It was recovered and Aune was given a summons to appear on a felony animal cruelty charge. (MS/WPTV West Palm Beach) ...No animal breed has the potential for cruelty like the human breed.