James Williamson, an Alabama resident, is charged with aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly cooking his Chihuahua in the oven following a scuffle with a relative. Williamson reportedly threw the dog in the hot oven and barricaded the door. Neighbors heard the dog's distress, prompting them to call the police. The arriving officer, who also owns a Chihuahua, was shocked to find the pet’s charred remains. Charges against Williamson may not lead to severe penalties due to the classification of animal cruelty in Alabama.
"I have a Chihuahua myself. When I got there, I was just at a loss for words, I really was. I just stood there and looked at the dog for a little bit and had to get myself together."
"I think in cases like this, they should be strengthened. Because I don't think being a class C felony fits what he did. That pretty much describes what he did: horrible and inhumane."
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