Video Shows Man Threatening Dog with Machete in Miami

Neighbor's violent encounter with stray dog sparks police response and animal rescue efforts

Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:18pm

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Troubling video captured a man in Miami waving a machete and threatening a stray dog, prompting a family to intervene and call the police. The incident occurred in a neighborhood with several homeless animals, and the family's video evidence led to the man's arrest that night. The stray dog, named Lucky, was later rescued and is now in the process of being placed in a foster home.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the challenges of stray and homeless animals in urban areas, as well as the risks that can arise when neighbors take matters into their own hands. The family's quick action in recording the encounter and calling the authorities likely prevented further harm to the dog and themselves.

The details

In the video, the man is seen approaching the stray dog, named Lucky, and first attempting to throw a rock at it. When the family intervened, the man returned with a machete and threatened to "kill it." The family's mother recorded the terrifying encounter, and the family called the police. Luckily, no one and the dog were hurt, which the family attributes to the video evidence they provided. After the incident, the family took it upon themselves to care for Lucky until the Rescue Dog Network was able to pick up the dog and place it in a foster home.

  • On Saturday, the incident occurred near Northwest Miami Court.
  • The family called the police that night, and the man was arrested.

The players

Ashley

A member of the family who intervened to protect the stray dog and provided the video evidence to the police.

Lucky

The stray dog that was threatened by the neighbor with a machete.

Rescue Dog Network

The organization that picked up the stray dog on Friday and is now working to place it in a foster home.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to kill it,”

— The neighbor

“When the cops came, he was saying none of that was true, and if it wasn't for the evidence that my mom took, like I don't know where we would have been right now.”

— Ashley, Family member

What’s next

The authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and the man's arrest.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for greater resources and support for stray and homeless animals in urban areas, as well as the importance of community members being vigilant and taking action to protect vulnerable creatures when necessary.