Dalmatian Dog Stabbed to Death in Susank

On November 4 at about 5:30 PM, Barton County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Susank for a report of animal cruelty according to a press release from Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

Witnesses at the scene guided deputies to a Dalmatian dog in a kennel that had been stabbed to death. At least one Susank resident witnessed the incident and pulled the suspect off the animal. 

Sheriff's deputies were advised a neighbor identified as 32-year-old Christopher B. Delauder of 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 $2,500 bond. The investigation is ongoing.

(Information and photo courtesy Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir.)