Overview
- APD says Kaschak, 35, was taken into custody on Feb. 12 and charged with cruelty to animals, a third-degree felony.
- Police responded on Feb. 8 to an animal urgent call at the SEVEN Apartments at 615 West 7th Street after social media videos prompted multiple reports.
- A tipster provided balcony footage showing a man restraining Boone against a railing and striking the dog, according to police.
- APD’s Animal Cruelty Unit worked with Austin Animal Services to review evidence, interview witnesses, and assess the animal before making the arrest.
- Boone remains in shelter custody, evaluated as generally healthy, and will not be available for adoption or fostering until the case concludes; no court date has been announced.