Houston SPCA now caring for puppy that was kicked in viral video

The Houston SPCA says they are now caring for a puppy that was seen being kicked and beaten in a viral video.

According to the Houston SPCA, members of their Animal Cruelty Team and Houston police officers located the dog around 11 a.m. Thursday.

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The Houston SPCA and Houston police located the dog in southeast Houston. (Credit: Houston SPCA)

At the time, they were in southeast Houston passing out flyers and speaking to residents while searching for the dog.

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The Houston SPCA says a good Samaritan, who said she was caring for the dog, saw one of the flyers and turned him in.

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The puppy is being cared for by the Houston SPCA and the investigation is ongoing. (Credit: Houston SPCA)

The dog, which was determined to be less than a year old, is now in the care of the Houston SPCA and will be given a full exam.

Officials say the investigation remain ongoing into the viral video that showed a woman kicking the cowering and whimpering dog.

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