2 Men Arrested After TikTok Video Shows Allegedly Illegal Surgery Being Performed on Pregnant Dog

Larry Colon and Frankie Huertas-Rivera were arrested last week on felony animal cruelty charges in the death of a pregnant dog.

Colon, 50, the owner of theFrench Bulldognamed Lyla, allegedly paid Huertas-Rivera $650 to perform an illegal C-section at his home in Lake County, Florida, anarrest affidavitstates.

Colon’s 15-year-old daughter posted asince-removed videoof Huertas-Rivera performing the operation on TikTok, according toWESH Orlando.

The video allegedly shows the dog in a semi-sedated state writhing in pain as Huertas-Rivera attempted to deliver puppies, WESH Orlando reports.

The vet told officials the pregnant dog and her puppies “suffered unjust cruelty and suffering due to unethical medical services performed,” according to the affidavit.

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Both men were arrested on Feb. 12 on animal cruelty charges and Huertas-Rivera was given an additional charge for performing an unlicensed surgery.

They both posted bonds and are set to be arraigned in March. Lawyers for the men could not immediately be reached to comment on their behalf.

source: people.com