Sign: Man Charged With Torture After Urine Covered, Zip-Tied, Shivering Dog Found

Published: March 05, 2026 at 03:20 PM Author: Penny Eims

Erie, Pennsylvania – On the evening of March 3, a urine covered, zip-tied and shivering dog was found near a resident’s home in the Harborcreek Township suburb. The horribly neglected dog had been deliberately abandoned…her legs tightly bound ensuring that she could not escape or defend herself. With the help of social media and tips, the Pennsylvania State Police were able to identify 63-year-old Roy King of Harborcreek as the man responsible for the dog’s dire condition.

The gravely mistreated dog, Mimi, was transported to the ANNA Shelter by a Pennsylvania State trooper. The animal welfare agency issued a heartbreaking description of the abandoned dog’s condition, writing:

She was soaked, shivering and in shock. She had been found abandoned covered with towels and a filthy blanket. Her front legs were crossed, bound by a zip tie so tight she had no circulation. Her back legs were also zip tied right above the hock area so tightly they were swollen resembling balloons about to burst. Her entire body is COVERED in urine scalding and is full of infection.

Neglected, abused and abandoned. Image via ANNA Shelter

Initially, nobody knew who was responsible for this dog’s extraordinary suffering. But the grim photos and heartbreaking description detailing her condition quickly spread far and wide on social media, quickly leading to an arrest.

The ANNA Shelter said, “Someone hurt her…tortured her and caused her tremendous suffering and unimaginable agony. THAT SOMEONE is now in custody, arrested on felony charges of animal cruelty. It took some serious TEAM WORK to make this happen so swiftly and smoothly!”

Police say Roy King is the man behind Mimi’s abysmal condition; the man who caused this dog unbelievable suffering. Consider her terror from being bound and abandoned, with no means to escape. Look at the photos showing her urine scalded and swollen skin. See her haunted eyes. Imagine how long she has been living in agony.

King has been charged with Torture (Felony 3), Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (Felony 4), Cruelty to Animals (Misdemeanor 2), and Neglect of Animals (Misdemeanor 3). He is currently being held in the Erie County Prison awaiting preliminary arraignment. Public information release report

With your support, Animal Victory will do everything possible to ensure that King faces the maximum sentence for each and every charge. Please sign the petition today! Together we can get justice for Mimi! Pennsylvania Animal Protection Laws

Decision Makers: District Attorney Elizabeth A. Hirz

Why This Petition Matters

We demand that Roy King be convicted on all charges, sentenced to the maximum allowed by law, and permanently prohibited from owning or living with animals. Justice for Mimi requires nothing less.

Note: Mimi is under the care of a Critical Care specialist who is working to save her life.

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Based on reports from authorities; details may change. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Images may be illustrative.