PITTSBURG, Calif. (KRON) — A disturbing video recorded in Pittsburg exhibits a lady kicking a fluffy white canine throughout a conflict between neighbors. After the video made information headlines and sparked outrage on social media, greater than $11,000 of donations poured on this week for Gigi the canine’s restoration.
Albert Lopes, Gigi’s proprietor, mentioned the dispute along with his neighbor stemmed from a damaged potted plant within the entrance yard. Lopes’ neighbor drove over the plant on February 18.
The next day, Lopes was washing his pickup truck in his driveway along with his two tiny canines subsequent to him. House surveillance digicam video exhibits a verbal argument erupting within the driveway between Lopes, a feminine neighbor, and a youthful girl. In the course of the argument, the youthful ladies abruptly kicks Gigi.
The pooch yelps in ache, and the power of the kick sends Gigi flying throughout the yard, video exhibits.
(Picture through Pittsburg Police Division)
Lopes reacted by selecting up each of his canines and carrying them away to security, in accordance with the video.
The neighbor advised KRON4 that she was making an attempt to apologize to Lopes when he “went off” on her. Each side of the dispute declare the opposite facet had a gun.
A KRON4 reporter was interviewing Lopes on Tuesday evening when he acquired a name from the veterinary workplace informing him that his canine’s medical payments could value as much as $16,000. Veterinary employees mentioned the canine suffered inner accidents.
Gigi the canine is seen in undated images.
Lopes mentioned, “I’ll do whatever it takes. That’s my baby.” A GoFundMe web page was launched by Lopes’ household to assist pay for Gigi’s vet payments.
On Wednesday, Gigi was secure sufficient to return residence. Lopes mentioned his beloved canine remains to be limping in ache, however she’s enhancing after receiving remedy and drugs.
“Overall Miss Gigi has so much love (and) support. We’re praying for a full recovery of her injuries. She ate all her dinner and is cuddled up resting,” Lopes wrote in an up to date GoFundMe put up.
In the meantime, Pittsburg police are nonetheless looking for the dog-kicker.
“The Pittsburg Police Department is aware of a video that is circulating on social media, showing an incident in which a woman harmed a dog. We are treating this situation with utmost seriousness and are currently conducting an investigation. We recognize the community’s concern,” the police division wrote.
Police are asking anybody with details about the dog-kicker to name PPD’s tip line at 925-252-4040.
