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Video Captures Dog's Fatal Attack on Cat in Brighton

1/5/2026

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A video shows a dog fatally attacking a pet cat named Botas outside its owner's home in Brighton Beach in May.
Neighbors and animal activists have raised concerns, alleging the dog's owner may have encouraged the attack.
Usman Shughtai, a neighbor, expressed distress over witnessing the event, while Cesar Perez reported his own cat was injured around the same time.
The cat's owner plans to present the video to the police, seeking an investigation, as the NYPD treats such incidents as civil matters.

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A video shows a dog fatally attacking a pet cat named Botas outside its owner's home in Brighton Beach in May.
Neighbors and animal activists have raised concerns, alleging the dog's owner may have encouraged the attack.
Usman Shughtai, a neighbor, expressed distress over witnessing the event, while Cesar Perez reported his own cat was injured around the same time.
The cat's owner plans to present the video to the police, seeking an investigation, as the NYPD treats such incidents as civil matters.