Teenage girl sets fire to dog as friend films it on Snapchat

WARNING: Distressing content

By Michelle Ganney

Shocking footage shows a teenage girl from North Carolina attempting to set fire to a dog.

The teenage girl was filmed by her friend using an aerosol can and a lighter to set fire to the dog on a backyard deck, the target="_blank">Daily Mail reports.

The two juveniles involved, who have been identified as two girls, aged 13 and 14, haven't faced any charges yet.

Deputies are investigating the alleged case of animal abuse in Guilford County after the video surfaced on social media this past weekend.

Animal control went to the dog's home Sunday morning to begin their investigation.

The dog has been seized and is currently being held at the Guilford County Animal Shelter, where it is expected to be okay.

Sheriff's officials say the dog's fur was singed, but its skin was not burned.

The original Snapchat video was posted to Facebook this weekend - the caption for the shocking video read: "She burnt the dog."

Sgt. David Posten, with the Guilford County Sheriff's Office said: 'At this point I have no idea what led up to the act. I just know what we saw with the video.'

"We did find some small sign of injury, consistent of singed fur," Sgt. Posten continued.
Police are taking the matter very seriously. "These could be very serious charges, and because of that, we don't rush into it," Sgt. Posten said.

The case will be turned over to a juvenile investigator. But it will be up to the district attorney's office to decide what, if any, charges will be filed.

Police have not yet said when they may face formal charges, or what those charges could be.