How the community came together to rescue a dog in Seattle [Video]

A dog is rescued after a disturbing video was posted online appearing to show it being punched and strangled inside a Seattle apartment.

Angel, a one-year-old Pitbull, gained the attention of hundreds of people on social media overnight Sunday.

“I saw when that guy’s arm went back and I had to look away,” said Stephen Sinclair.

Sinclair told KIRO 7 one of his neighbors, who captured the video, explained that the dog was being beaten by its owner. Sinclair decided to take matters into his own hands.

“Because the dog was in imminent danger of being killed or seriously injured,” he said.

In less than 24 hours, Sinclair received dozens of messages and even a phone call from Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth.

“She told me on the phone before I got there, she said, I’m not leaving until I have that dog in my arms,” Sinclair explained.

Hollingsworth told …