A dog originally known as Codia, now renamed Fern (Winter Storm Fern!) has been surrendered to Precious Paws.

The surrender occurred after  Oil City Police opened an investigation into an alleged animal‑cruelty incident was filmed and reported on Sunday, January 25. The man in the video was identified as Joseph K. Metz  of Oil City.

On January 26, Metz was arraigned by Judge Fish on charges of cruelty to animals and resisting arrest. He was denied bail and was committed to Venango County Jail. A preliminary trial is scheduled for February 4.

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The video can be found on Precious Paws’ Facebook page. WARNING: this content is disturbing.