A disturbing video of a helpless dog went viral after a concerned neighbor posted the violent abuse, outraged the Seattle community.

Through the window of a neighbor’s house, Angel, a one-year-old pitbull puppy, can be seen being beaten, suffocated and thrown against a wall, the viral video showed.

The video was first captured by an anonymous 19-year-old neighbor who heard the puppy’s relentless howling.

Angel, a one-year-old pit bull puppy, is seen through the window of a neighbor’s house being beaten, suffocated and thrown against a wall, the viral video showed.

A disturbing video of a helpless dog went viral after a concerned neighbor posted the violent abuse, outraged the Seattle community.

Gravely concerned for the poor pup’s safety, the distraught bystander contacted the Seattle Police Department, who said they “couldn’t do anything to stop the beating because it was a ‘civil’ matter, not a ‘criminal’ matter.” neighbor also reached out to Seattle Animal Control, who were also allegedly unable to help.

Gravely concerned for the poor pup’s safety, the distraught bystander contacted the Seattle Police Department, who said they “couldn’t do anything to stop the beating because it was a ‘civil’ matter, not a ‘criminal’ matter.”

The neighbor also contacted Seattle Animal Control, who were also reportedly unable to help.

After seeing the video for himself, another very concerned neighbor, Stephan Sinclair, took matters into his own hands and posted the video on Nextdoor, a social media platform meant to connect neighbors.

“I saw that guy’s arm go back and I had to look away,” Sinclair said. “The dog was in imminent danger of being killed or seriously injured.”

The next morning, Seattle City Councilwoman Joy Hollingsworth saw the horrifying video and decided to take action.

‘Your heart, you know, hurts, right? And so the first thing I thought of was immediate action,” Hollingsworth said. kiro7.

Familiar with the location, Hollingsworth arrived at the alleged abuser’s apartment around 8 a.m., leaned outside and refused to leave until the dog was in her possession.

“She said, ‘I’m not leaving until I have that dog in my arms,'” Sinclair explained as she received dozens of messages about the terrifying Nextdoor post, including from the city councilman.

The next morning, Seattle City Councilwoman Joy Hollingsworth (pictured) saw the horrifying clip and decided to take action.

Alleged abuser’s apartment building in Seattle

Building management and police would eventually intervene, arresting the abuser, an unidentified 19-year-old man, while removing the dog from the apartment and into Hollingsworth’s compassionate hands.

Building management and police would eventually intervene, arresting the abuser, an unidentified 19-year-old, while removing the dog from the apartment and into Hollingsworth’s compassionate hands.

Outside, a crowd had formed in solidarity with the injured puppy, applauding when police were able to remove the innocent puppy safely.

“Everyone applauded when she arrived,” Sinclair said. ‘A dog was saved. You know, in less than a day, 24 hours, just because we can communicate so quickly.’

The alleged abuser now faces animal cruelty charges, police reports reveal.

Sinclair recalled that this is one of the few cases of animal abuse said to have occurred inside the building, which is now rented by the King County Homeless Authority.

Later, Ángel was taken to a veterinarian where he was evaluated and diagnosed with malnutrition.

Ángel was later taken to a veterinarian where he was evaluated and diagnosed with malnutrition.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover the cost of vet fees and for Angel’s eventual adoption. The rescued pup is expected to be rehomed on Tuesday.

TO GoFundMe The page has been created to help cover the cost of vet fees and for Angel’s eventual adoption.

The rescued pup is expected to be rehomed on Tuesday.

The GoFundMe page reads: “From the witness who brought Angel’s crisis to the public’s attention: “Please be sure to tell everyone from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for coming and thank you for the hard work. And tell Joy Hollingsworth I said thanks for showing up and coming.

‘This meant a lot to me. And it touched my heart to know how many people love animals. This really made my day. Thank you all for the love and support.”