Spanish Lake man arrested for kicking dog while pet-sitting

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A Spanish Lake, Missouri, man was arrested last week for allegedly kicking a friend’s dog and attacking a family member while the two were pet-sitting.

According to the St. Louis County Police Department’s probable cause statement, the crimes took place between July 28 and July 30.

Police said on July 28, Carlos Ray (age not provided) kicked his friend’s dog several times and laughed at the dog while it was in pain. Over the next three days, blood could be seen in the dog’s urine.

On July 30, police said Ray’s family member, who was also pet-sitting, suggested they tell their friend that the dog was hurt. Ray allegedly punched his family member repeatedly and even threatened to kill his relative.