We have all seen those heart-rendering commercials on television, asking for donations to save animals at risk. The images are graphic and horrendous. Animal cruelty can occur anywhere. That's why Texas law has made it illegal for pet owners to leave their animals outside in extreme weather, including temperatures below 32 degrees.
Before you call this guy a "hero" for what he did, consider for a moment that whatever this guy's likely motive was you can be sure it had nothing to do with wanting to "help" the animals.
In the video, the viewer can see Fonseca beating and kicking his dog--both with a closed fist and a piece of wood. He also is seen with his hands around the dog's throat.