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Reports indicate that police have cited Adam Scott Pigue of Arlington, Texas with four misdemeanor offenses related to the case of Spike. Spike was the Villaire family's 3 1/2-year old Pomeranian. Police found Spike doused with gasoline and burned on January 12.

Adam Pigue, a neighbor of the Villaires, allegedly found Spike in his yard after Spike had gotten loose from the Villaire's property and been hit by a car and killed. Police say a drunken Pigue then allegedly decided to burn Spike's body as a means of disposal. According to the Arlington Police Department, "[i]nformation from a veterinarian and the physical evidence supports Pigues account."

Listed below are the violations that were sent to Pigue. Animal Cruelty charges would not apply in this case since evidence supports that Spike had died before he was burned. Mr. Pigue will have his opportunity to explain his actions at a later date to be set by the Arlington Municipal Court.  

Negligent Burning - Ord., Fire 1.02
Improper Disposal of Dead Animal - Ord., Animal 9.01(B)
Burning Certain Substances in the Open - Ord., Nusiance 2.06
Haul Uncovered Carcass Along Street or Public Grounds - Ord., Nusiance 2.02

The Villaire family received an outpouring of sympathy as a result of this unspeakable crime, including offers to provide a new puppy from multiple dog breeders. The Villaires have adopted Henry (below), a Pomeranian donated by a local breeder.