A D.C. man was sentenced to 25 months in prison today for abusing at least ten dogs, three of which died.

Charles Palmer, 35, pleaded guilty to two felony counts and one misdemeanor count of Cruelty to Animals in January, as well as one misdemeanor count of Simple Assault. The Washington Humane Society says in a release that they were first notified of Palmer’s animal abuse “after receiving a call that Palmer was allegedly fighting with his pitbull-type dog (Porter) and was seen beating him, slamming the animal to the ground repeatedly, bringing him into the woods, and then exiting the woods with just the leash.”

Porter was rescued, along with a second dog, Roxy, who was found with broken bones and laceration son her head. Three of the dogs died “allegedly at the hands of the defendant,” while the location of five dogs is unknown.

“Today’s sentencing is a major victory for the animals in the District,” Lisa LaFontaine, WHS president and CEO, said in a release. “This case was one of the most horrific abuse cases my team has ever experienced. The officers who rescued Porter and Roxy, the medical team and caregivers who mended them, and the families who fostered and ultimately adopted them, all played a role in today’s outcome. This sentencing sets a precedent that animal cruelty is not acceptable, can and will be charged as a felony offense in D.C., and will be punishable to the fullest extent under the law.”

Palmer may never own an animal again, per the order.

Two other D.C. men were charged in December for severely injuring a bull terrier who was rescued by WHS. (Their cases are still in progress in D.C. Superior Court.) McFly was adopted in January.