In a deeply unsettling incident that has ignited public outrage and renewed calls for stricter animal cruelty laws, a Las Vegas man was arrested after being caught on surveillance video throwing a small dog into a dumpster. Alexis Flores, 30, faces three felony counts of willful or malicious abuse of an animal following the April 14 incident.

The video footage reveals a shirtless man approaching a dumpster, forcefully tossing the dog inside, and then closing the lid before driving away. The dog, later named Atreyu by rescuers, was discovered over 24 hours later by a neighbor who heard its cries. Atreyu was taken to a local animal hospital and is now recovering in a foster home.

Flores admitted to police that he was frustrated with the dog, stating he wanted to “teach him a lesson” after the dog nipped at his daughter. He claimed he did not intend to kill the dog but acknowledged that his actions could have led to its death.

Despite the serious nature of the charges, Flores was released from jail after posting a $9,000 bail, paying only $50 to a bondsman. This swift release has sparked outrage among animal advocates and community members, who argue that the current laws do not adequately penalize such acts of cruelty.

Lindsey Pinapfel of Vegas Pet Rescue Project emphasized the need for stronger legislation, stating, “We need to treat pet abandonment as the serious community issue that this is.”

In 2025 alone, Clark County Animal Protection Services has received 336 complaints of animal abandonment, highlighting a growing problem that demands immediate attention.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of personal responsibility and the need for laws that protect the most vulnerable among us. As a society, we must ensure that those who commit such heinous acts are held accountable and that our legal system reflects the seriousness of these offenses.

Source: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 

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