A Palm Beach County man faces animal cruelty charges after sheriff's deputies said he beat a small dog.
Jason Snead appeared in court Monday morning.
Deputies said Snead was seen on surveillance video punching the dog and ramming its head into his truck.
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control said the dog is an eight pound Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Elizabeth Taylor.
Snead claimed the dog was injured when he stopped suddenly while driving.
Snead also faces drug charges.