Gulf Breeze man charged with killing, mutilating dog

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     A Gulf Breeze man has been arrested on charges of mutilating and killing his pet dog.

Matthew Oramonde Foote, 25, was charged with one count of animal cruelty, a first-degree felony.

According to a report issued by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the family's home on Reservation Road Sunday night after Foote's father reported that the dog, a Dachsund Chihuahua mix, was found dead.

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