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Chihuahua found hanging by leash taken from owner

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — An animal cruelty investigation is underway after Winter Garden police officers received video showing a dog hanging by a leash from the roof of a home.

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A man was walking his dogs and recorded the 1-year-old Chihuahua hanging from the home’s front porch.

Animal control officers were able to identify the residence and the dog.

Orange County Animal Services filed a petition for full custody of the dog on July 28 and the case is scheduled to be heard Aug. 25.

The owner told police the dog was having fun.

The dog, which animal services calls Hey Man, is doing well at the shelter. The Chihuahua is not available for adoption due to the animal cruelty investigation that's underway.

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