Florida man accused of keeping dog tethered to pole during heavy rainfall
IMMOKALEE, Fla. - A man is facing animal cruelty charges after Collier County deputies say he left his dog tied to a pole outside as heavy rain fell.
The sheriff's office says Romeo Gabriel-Lopez, 43, tethered the bully terrier, named Robo, leaving him unable to move outside his doghouse while at least a foot of water flooded the space on June 12.
Deputies say they found Robo outside the home and rescued him as rain continued to fall. Gabriel-Lopez was not home at the time, with investigators saying they reached him by phone, and he agreed to surrender custody of the dog.
Courtesy: Collier County Sheriff's Office
Robo is 2-3 years old and weighs about 30 pounds, according to the sheriff's office.
Gabriel-Lopez was arrested on Wednesday after deputies determined there was probable cause to charge him with animal cruelty.
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