BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged animal cruelty.
Just after 5:30p.m. November 4, deputies were dispatched to a residence in Susank, Kansas for report of animal cruelty, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.
Witnesses at the scene guided deputies to a Dalmatian in a kennel that had been stabbed to death. At least one Susank resident witnessed the incident and pulled the suspect off the animal, according to Bellendir.
Sheriff’s deputies were advised a neighbor identified as Christopher B. Delauder, 32, Susank was the perpetrator. Within a short time Delauder approached the deputies and admitted to killing the dog. He had no explanation as to what prompted him to do so.
Investigation at the scene indicates the dog was in its kennel at its owner’s residence when Delauder entered the kennel and stabbed it at least eight times.
Delauder was arrested at the scene for felony cruelty to animals and criminal trespass. He was transported to the Barton County Jail where he has since posted a $2500 bond.