ALEXIS G. HEITMANN arrested after witnesses saw her striking her dog multiple times

- New York, USA -

On August 22, 2025, Animal Control Investigators with the Ontario County Humane Society received a complaint about a dog who was being struck by a female in the backyard of a home on 58 Clifton Street in Phelps.

According to the complaint, witnesses saw 30-year-old ALEXIS G. HEITMANN striking the dog multiple times and “the dog could be heard wailing as he was struck,” said the Ontario County Humane Society.

The agency identified the furvictim as a 1-year-old male Shepherd/Husky named Bruce.

Investigators were told that on one occasion, HEITMANN was yelling at Bruce to stop barking while striking him. This particular incident took place on August 18, 2025, and Investigators were able to obtain a video confirming what had been reported by witnesses.

Investigators made contact with HEITMANN and placed her under arrest. She was charged with one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty.

Bruce was removed from the home and placed in the care of Happy Tails Animal Shelter. Thankfully, he is in “good health and uninjured.”

HEITMANN was released and is scheduled to appear in Phelps Town Court at a later date.

The Ontario County Humane Society said the Phelps Police Department assisted with the investigation.

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Bruce’s picture shared from the Ontario County Humane Society.

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