Botucatu woman arrested for throwing puppy from apartment balcony

A 35-year-old woman was arrested in flagrante in Botucatu after allegedly throwing a four-month-old puppy from an apartment balcony during a family dispute. The animal was found injured in a common area of the condominium and required urgent veterinary care due to coordination issues and difficulty using its front limbs.

Witnesses reported seeing the animal being thrown, and municipal guards collected statements from family members at the scene. The woman, described as being in an altered state, was taken to the police station where authorities confirmed the arrest for animal cruelty. She remains in custody awaiting a hearing.