If you’re a dog lover or dog parent, you’d likely do anything to keep fur babies safe. However, you probably wouldn’t go to the lengths that one Indiana man did to protect a pup. Allegedly, he was so fed up with his neighbor’s maltreatment of a dog that he beat and choked the neighbor.
Man assaults neighbor for alleged dog maltreatment
According to Fox 59, this dramatic story starts on Oct. 1 around 4 p.m. That’s when Bloomington police received a call reporting an altercation between two men on North Arlington Park Drive in Bloomington. When officers arrived on the scene, they encountered a shirtless man. He had grass stains on his pants and was sweating.
Police identified the man as 22-year-old Chase A. Warfel. He immediately admitted to the cops that he “beat the sh*t out” of his neighbor because he got sick of seeing the neighbor neglecting his dog. According to Warfel, the neighbor did not feed the dog or take the dog outside.
It’s unclear if these accusations are true. Fox 59 was unable to learn any further information about the dog.
What is clear is that multiple witnesses saw Warfel assault the neighbor. Warfel hit the neighbor several times in the face and choked him. The neighbor reported seeing black and coming close to passing out.
Warfel now faces charges. They include one count of strangulation, Level 6 Felony and battery resulting in bodily injury, Class A Misdemeanor. His jury trial begins on Feb. 19, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.
How to confront a bad dog parent
While Warfel’s intentions may have come from a place of concern for the dog’s well-being, his actions were clearly inappropriate – and downright dangerous.
When approaching someone whom you suspect is neglecting their dog, it’s crucial to do so with empathy and a constructive mindset. Start by choosing a private and non-confrontational setting to discuss your concerns. Begin the conversation with a friendly tone. Express your love for dogs and your genuine worry for their pet’s well-being.
Avoid accusations or judgmental language. Instead, focus on specific observations or behaviors that have raised your concerns. Offer information and resources that might help them improve their dog’s care, such as local animal shelters, training classes, or vet recommendations.
Above all, maintain a respectful and non-confrontational attitude throughout the conversation. Emphasize your desire to see the dog thrive rather than placing blame. Your approach can make a significant difference in positively influencing their actions and, ultimately, the dog’s welfare.
