DAVIS COUNTY, Utah — An Ogden man accused of throwing six puppies from a moving vehicle on a highway last year has pleaded guilty to four third-degree felonies.
Memphis Lor, 25, was arrested on October 22 after he traveled southbound on US-89 between Fruit Heights and Layton, and intentionally threw the weeks-old puppies from his car's window.
Two of the puppies were killed during the incident, and another sustained serious injuries. Later, the mother of the dogs was found abandoned on the side of the road near Bountiful Pond, severely malnourished.
Watch: Davis County puppies reunite with their mother after being thrown out car window
Davis County Animal Care Officers said the puppies and their mother wouldn't have survived the incident if it weren't for the swift community-led rescue actions taken by several residents. Those who stopped to rescue the puppies reported sightings of the mother on social media, which aided in the officer's quick response.
“This incident is a reminder that Davis County residents show up and care about others, including animals,” said Director Michelle Hicks, Animal Care of Davis County.
As part of Lor's guilty plea, three remaining felonies were dismissed. He is scheduled to be sentenced in May.
