Police: FW man strangled wife's puppy in domestic dispute

Unrelated incidents involve tenderizer, chunk of wood

Who says assaults can only be made with fists?

A 31-year-old woman allegedly found a new use for a steel meat tenderizer early Wednesday when she used it to pummel her estranged husband during a fight inside her home. The man, who police say had “waffle-like” patterned injuries on his arms, refused to be taken to the hospital.

Things turned even uglier in an unrelated domestic disturbance at another Fort Worth residence later that morning. Police arrived at a Fort Worth home to find a puppy dead. The puppy’s owner told police that her husband had choked the dog during a fight.

Justen Arthur Zeuner (left) had fled on foot after the incident but was located by police in the 3300 block of E. Lancaster Ave. and taken into custody, according to a police report.

The husband was arrested for cruelty to an animal. The wife was arrested too -– for allegedly striking her husband with a board for what he had done.

Staff Writer Deanna Boyd reports.

Comments

[Unchainthedogs]

We so desperately need stronger enforceable laws for animal cruelty AND irresponsible pet owners. The problem is out of control, especially in low income areas. I hope this guy get prosecuted to the FULLEST extent. Please keep reporting on dog abuse.

[R. BAXTER]

I AGREE....THIS GUYS DESERVES TO BE PUNISHED FOR WHAT HE DID. THAT POOR PUPPY WAS A LIVING, BREATHING ANIMAL AND DID NOT DESERVE THIS. I SURE HOPE THIS MAN (IF YOU CAN CALL HIM THAT!!) GETS MORE THAN JUST A SLAP ON THE WRIST, WHICH IS USUALLY ALL THESE SICK PEOPLE GET IN THESE ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES. THIS IS DISGUSTING!