Madison police are looking for a man who was seen Monday kicking, punching and choking a five-month old pit pull terrier puppy named Chewy.
According to a police report, around 12:45 p.m. police responded to an apartment on Packers Avenue after the puppy was beaten. The suspect, Shawn Smith, 32, with no permanent address, put the puppy in his car and drove away before officers arrived. Witnesses say Smith is a relative who came to visit the apartment.
During Smith's stay, Chewy"", began to hump his leg. He reportedly reacted by repeatedly punching the puppy in the mouth. Witnesses also say Smith choked Chewy and kicked him in the ribs. Chewy was said to have been bleeding heavily from the mouth, and officers found blood smears at the scene.
Smith is at large and wanted for mistreating animals and domestic disorderly conduct. Anyone with information on Smith can call Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014.
