Dog reunited with owner after stranger kicked him in Dorchester

Neomi Nunez and her dog Biscuit are back together after the 11-pound pup ran off when a man attacked him on the street.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:03am

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A small dog named Biscuit disappeared in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood after a stranger suddenly kicked him, sending the 11-pound animal into oncoming traffic. The dog's owner, Neomi Nunez, frantically tried to stop cars and find her pet, but Biscuit ran off. Two weeks later, Nunez was reunited with Biscuit, who she says was overjoyed to see his family again.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the risks pets face from random acts of violence in urban areas, as well as the emotional toll on pet owners when their beloved companions go missing. It also raises questions about accountability for animal cruelty and whether bystanders have a responsibility to intervene in such situations.

The details

According to the Boston Police Department, a man approached Nunez as she was walking Biscuit on Dudley Street on March 18 and suddenly kicked the small dog, launching him into the street. Nunez said she heard a horrific cry from Biscuit as he was kicked. The suspect, whose name was not released, admitted to kicking the dog and is now facing an animal cruelty charge. However, police say the suspect was also attacked by several young men in the area shortly after the incident, before officers arrived.

  • The incident occurred on the afternoon of March 18, 2026.
  • Biscuit was reunited with Nunez two weeks after the attack.

The players

Neomi Nunez

The owner of the dog Biscuit, who was walking him when the attack occurred.

Biscuit

An 11-pound dog who was kicked by a stranger, causing him to run off and disappear for two weeks before being reunited with his owner.

The suspect

A man who approached Nunez and Biscuit on the street and suddenly kicked the dog, sending him into oncoming traffic.

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What they’re saying

“I can't even describe the cry that I heard from him, I've never hear that before.”

— Neomi Nunez, Dog owner

“When I got there — I went with Lexie — they instantly — he went crazy. Like, 'Oh my god, my family's here, my mom's here, my sister's here.”

— Neomi Nunez, Dog owner

What’s next

The suspect will be summoned to court to face a charge of animal cruelty for the attack on Biscuit.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of pets in urban areas and the need for greater accountability and consequences for acts of animal cruelty. It also highlights the strong bond between pet owners and their companions, and the relief and joy when a missing pet is reunited with their family.