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A viral video showed a malnourished dog on a ParkLine Miami balcony; Miami police arrested a man and the dog was taken in by animal services, reports say.<\/p>\n
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A video of a seemingly malnourished and trapped dog on a downtown Miami luxury apartment balcony, walking in its own feces and urine, took the internet by storm this week. Thousands demanded answers and the animal\u2019s rescue.<\/p>\n
Authorities arrested the alleged owner Friday, reports say.<\/p>\n
Kevin Alexander Benjamin, 27, is facing a charge of animal cruelty with intent to injure or kill, according to jail records. As of Saturday, he still sits in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a $5,000 bond.<\/p>\n
Earlier this week, the video of the gray-and-white, medium-sized dog was shared thousands of times across social media, including Instagram, X and TikTok. The dog was allegedly trapped on a balcony at ParkLine Miami, a luxury apartment high-rise with units that rent for more than $4,000.<\/p>\n
Miami-Dade County Animal Services told NBC6 South Florida the owner was arrested, although the agency did not name the person. The dog was also recovered.<\/p>\n
Benjamin was charged Friday with animal abuse, and he resides at ParkLine Miami, according to databases.<\/p>\n
He is a musician who goes by DJ KB, his social media profile shows. He listed Vend\u00f4me Miami and Mona Club as two nightclubs where he works. Neither establishment immediately responded for comment.<\/p>\n
Cata Balzano, an influencer who\u2019s driven the online discourse<\/a> over the abuse video, shared a video of Benjamin\u2019s Friday arrest by Miami police, who did not immediately respond to a request for his arrest report.<\/p>\n Vend\u00f4me told Balzano that Benjamin was fired and banned<\/a> from performing at the venue.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have zero tolerance for animal abuse,\u201d the club wrote in a message to Balzano.<\/p>\n Hundreds commented on the posts, overjoyed at the dog\u2019s rescue and hoping it will find a home.<\/p>\n \u201cHoly! We so rarely get the justice! Thank god the dog is safe now, and the owner will face actual charges,\u201d one Instagram user commented.<\/p>\n Miami Police Chief Edwin Lopez took to Instagram to thank those who shared the video<\/a> and brought it to law enforcement’s attention.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is the power of social media! It\u2019s more than posts, likes, views, or followers. It\u2019s a platform with purpose,\u201d Lopez wrote. \u201cWhen we use social media with purpose, we get results!!\u201d<\/p>\n This story was originally published September 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM.<\/p>\n
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