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Animal cruelty suspect arrested for leaving dog on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton

October 18, 2024 | Staff Reporters

A dog that went viral during Hurricane Milton has been rescued, and his owner has been arrested on aggravated animal cruelty, according to a press release from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).

During the storm, a video showed a dog chained to a fence along Interstate 75 went viral.