Pennsylvania Man Charged After "Punting" Emaciated Dog Into Door at Motel

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Animal Victory.org
April 13, 2026

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania -- On March 5, a dog named Grace was playing in the rain when her owner, 29-year-old Bijay Poudel took issue with her innocent fun and "punted" her small body into a door at the Mechanicsburg Econo Lodge Motel.

An eyewitness saw the three-year-old Maltese limp away and collapse in the rainy parking lot.

The "football kick" left Grace's fragile body battered.

A responding Saint Francis Humane Society Police Department officer transported her to a veterinarian who found broken blood vessels in her eyes, bloody stool, and signs of long-term neglect, including feces in her matted fur, overgrown nails and an emaciated body.

This neglected, malnourished dog suffered unnecessary cruelty while attempting to enjoy a moment of joy in her otherwise pitiful life.
Neglecting Grace, who is now known as Annie, was not enough for Bijay Poudel....he chose to kick her little body, causing immense pain and suffering.

We demand that Poudel be held fully accountable for his actions and face the maximum sentence for the charges stemming from this disgraceful act of cruelty.
We further demand that he be prevented from owning or living with animals in the future.

Sign Petition + More:
https://animalvictory.org/petition/sign-man-punted-emaciated-dog-in-motel-parking-lot-just-for-playing-in-the-rain/


https://pennlive.com/crime/2026/04/mechanicsburg-man-charged-after-punting-emaciated-dog-against-a-door-at-motel-police.html

[Submariner]

1. Deport him

but beat him to a bloody pulp before loading him into a dog crate in the Greyhound bus luggage compartment.

[MIButterfly]

2. How can anybody be so intentionally cruel?

I can't even fathom that level of depravity and heartlessness. I have to get a tissue to wipe my tears. I can't stop crying over that sweet, innocent little dog not even allowed to experience one tiny moment of joy in her life.

That fucking bastard.

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3. My feelings exactly!

This Animal Victory.org petition was started yesterday and already has nearly 10K signatures.

[MIButterfly]

4. I had to sign off and cry

It reminded me of when Kristi Noem described Cricket running toward her "exuberantly" and she shot the poor dog in the face. I just can't imagine anyone being so cold-hearted.