A Spitter Or A Swallower?

July 29, 2006 -- "A Manhattan man was arrested yesterday after he killed his pet rooster by biting its head off because he was angry at the bird, authorities said.

Humberto Rodriguez, 52, was charged with animal cruelty after agents from the ASPCA found his pet's headless body on the fire escape of his apartment at 506 W. 213th St. in Inwood.

When the agents got there, they noticed a large crowd around the fire escape - pointing up to the headless bird, authorities said.

Rodriguez confessed to having champed down on the 6-pound rooster because it had attacked one of his pet baby pigeons.

He said he became enraged and sought to discipline the foul bird.

Responders found the body of the rooster on his fire escape, ASPCA spokesman Joe Pentangelo said.

The rooster's head has not been located.

An examination also found that the rooster, which Rodriguez owned for six months, suffered from two broken wings, Pentangelo said.

Rodriguez is expected to be arraigned today in Manhattan Criminal Court after spending yesterday afternoon at the 34th Precinct station house.

If found guilty, he could face up to a year behind bars for the fiendish act."

Just imagine how much jail time Patrick faces should the ASPCA be notified of his many cock killings.