{"id":261971,"date":"2026-05-07T13:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/261971\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:09:08","slug":"puppy-thrown-in-air-twice-by-florida-woman-dies-during-surgery-wsb-tv-channel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/261971\/","title":{"rendered":"Puppy thrown in air twice by Florida woman dies during surgery \u2013 WSB-TV Channel 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 A puppy that was kicked and thrown onto asphalt at least twice on a west-central Florida street — which was caught on a surveillance camera — died during amputation surgery, officials said Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The announcement was made by the Pet Resource Center, WTVT<\/a> reported. The 1-year-old male Maltese mix puppy was believed to be a stray and roamed in a North Tampa neighborhood, according to WFTS<\/a>. He suffered a broken front leg<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to Hillsborough County Sheriff\u2019s Office online booking records, Imania Sharron Davis, 33, of Tampa, was arrested on April 30. She was charged with six felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, booking records show.<\/p>\n

In a news release<\/a>, the sheriff\u2019s office said that detectives are working with the State Attorney\u2019s Office about the possibility of additional charges that may be brought against Davis after the dog\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

It is with deep sadness that we share the dog involved in the April 30, 2026 animal cruelty case has passed away.<\/p>\n

Despite the extensive efforts of the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center and veterinary staff, the dog could not be saved.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a deeply upsetting case that\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/DSSdNiP90w<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) May 6, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

Davis currently remains in jail with bond set at $75,000, WFTS<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

Jerika Brooks and her veterinary staff performed multiple surgeries on Tuesday to save the puppy, WFTS<\/a> reported. A decision was made to amputate the animal\u2019s front leg, but he did not survive the surgery, according to the television station.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the tireless efforts of our dedicated veterinary staff, the Pet Resource Center is saddened to share that the abused dog brought into our care passed away during surgery Tuesday,\u201d a spokesperson for Hillsborough County said in a statement Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister called the case \u201cdeeply disturbing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat this innocent animal endured was cruel, violent, and unacceptable,\u201d Chronister said. \u201cI am also grateful to everyone at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center and the veterinary staff who did everything they could to care for this dog and give him a chance to recover.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hate that he wasn\u2019t strong enough to be able to survive the surgery.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Imania<\/p>\n

Arrested: Imania Davis is facing six charges of felony aggravated cruelty to animals. (Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office)<\/p>\n

According to an arrest affidavit, a woman later identified as Davis was observed via Real Time Crime Cameras on April 30 leaving her apartment complex holding a small white dog by the scruff of its neck.<\/p>\n

At 8:11 p.m. ET, video shows Davis allegedly throwing the 5-pound animal approximately 22 feet, the affidavit stated. The dog landed on an asphalt road but then approached Davis in \u201ca timid manner with its tail tucked between its legs.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the arrest affidavit, Davis kicked the dog, then slapped the animal\u2019s head with two open hands.<\/p>\n

Video footage then shows Davis lifting the dog by the scruff of its neck and carrying it a few feet before swinging the animal back and forth.<\/p>\n

After a few seconds, Davis allegedly threw the dog into the air again, with the animal traveling approximately 10 feet into the air at a distance of 25 feet, the affidavit states.<\/p>\n

The dog landed in a small pile of bushes over another section of asphalt road, the arrest report stated.<\/p>\n

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