MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – A St. Clair Shores man is facing animal torture charges after reportedly abusing his dog.
The alleged abuse happened Sunday, March 15.
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According to authorities, Michael Sikorski slammed his dog into the ground, kicked it several times before picking it up by the leash and slamming it into the ground again.
The dog, named Steel, is not expected to be permanently injured.
On Monday, March 16, Sikorski was charged with third-degree animal torture, a four-year felony. His bond was set at $25,000.
Sikorski is scheduled for a probable cause conference on March 24.
In Michigan, it is a felony to intentionally kill or torture an animal. Penalties for torturing or killing an animal can vary in severity in Michigan and can be impacted by many factors, including whether the animal is a pet or a companion animal. Someone convicted of animal cruelty as a form of domestic violence can face up to 10 years in prison.