Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Pup dragged & kicked by cruel owner
A WOMAN who was caught dragging a puppy down the road by its lead admitted animal cruelty charges yesterday.
Mary Haughian, 34, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog on October 10.
Facebook footage also showed her kicking the Staffordshire Bull Terrier in Union Street, Lurgan, Co Armagh.
A defence solicitor at a court in Craigavon asked for an adjournment before sentencing.
It is understood this relates to an order being sought by the PSNI to get the dog freed for rehoming.
Haughian, from Hill Street in Lurgan, was arrested and charged shortly after the incident.