A Florida man was charged with aggravated animal cruelty after he was seen on video shooting a dog in the face during an argument over his allegedly infidelity.

Lee County deputies were called when Farhad Deiham, 41, threatened to kill everyone in the home, including two children, the sheriff’s office said.

When they arrived, deputies searched the home and found Louie the pitbull hiding behind a couch and bleeding from the neck and face. The dog showed no aggression whatsoever and was taken to Blue Pearl Pet Hospital for treatment.

The dog made an appearance at a press conference earlier this week and was given a “pupcake” to celebrate his new birthday, Sheriff Carmine Marceno said.

Marceno said Deiham will go on the county’s animal cruelty registry for five years if he’s convicted.

“He’s committed one thing, right? He’s a scumbag,” Marceno said. “After 13 years of being in a relationship, the only thing he is committed to is being that. He hasn’t committed to his relationship because he’s cheated his way out and now, he shoots a dog.”

The two children were also removed from the home and are now being cared for by relatives. The Department of Children and Families is investigating.

Louie is now in the care of Lee County Domestic Animal Services.

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[Featured image: Louie/Lee County Sheriff’s Office]