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2 men arrested after vest left on dog for several months grows into animal’s skin
By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
Two Florida men are accused of animal cruelty after authorities said they left a vest on their dog for more than seven months, allowing it to grow into the animal’s skin. Read more trending news According to Brevard County online court records, Michael Borowski, 73, and Nestor Tomas Guanzon, 72, ...
Key takeaway In a video posted by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Wayne Ivey said the suspects adopted a small dog named Teddy from the sheriff’s office’s Animal Care Center in September 2025.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Two Florida men are accused of animal cruelty after authorities said they left a vest on their dog for more than seven months, allowing it to grow into the animal’s skin. Read more trending news According to Brevard County online court records, Michael Borowski, 73, and Nestor Tomas Guanzon, 72, ...
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