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Court dates have been set for the two Plainville (Connecticut) brothers allegedly involved in the January 13 drilling death of a a Pit Bull named Baby.

Enrique Cruz was watching Saverino Cruz' son when the son was allegedly bitten by Baby, one of Cruz' two Pit Bulls, prompting the alleged drill attack that resulted in Baby's death. When investigating the incident, police also found Coffee, a younger Pit Bull, at the scene. Police allege that the two dogs lived in deplorable conditions in Enrique Cruz' basement and that the dogs were "malnourished, unlicensed and not vaccinated." Coffee was later adopted into a caring home.

Enrique Cruz will appear in court to answer a Misdemeanor charge of Cruelty to Animals and two Infraction charges (No Vaccinations, Failure to Comply with Dog Ownership Requirements) on February 5, 2008 at 10AM. He is currently out on $10,000 bail.

Saverino Cruz (called Severino Cruz in court documents) allegedly drilled "several holes" into Baby's head, resulting in her death, after learning that Baby had bitten his son. The son was treated and released from the hospital.

Saverino Cruz (Severino Cruz) will appear in court to answer Misdemeanor charges of Disorderly Conduct and Cruelty to Animals on February 14, 2008 at 10AM. He has been released on $25,000 bail.