Published reports in the Atlanta Journal Constitution said Dainely Dewayne Green, 50, severely beat and choked the family pet, a 2-year-old daschund, in January 2010. The dog suffered a fractured skull and other broken bones. The dog is recovering.
Green faces animal cruelty charges in the case. Authorities reportedly found out about the incident when Green's wife filed for a protective order against him.
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