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PALM BAY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – A veterinarian who was attacked by a man who was angry his dog didn’t survive surgery says he truly feared for his life.

Dr. Jason Frydelund told police 60-year old Samuel Winstead made threats and tried to put his hands around his neck in order to choke him. The dog owner also displayed a utility knife to him and his staff while he was making the threats.

Earlier in the day, Palm Bay police say Samual Winstead brought his 11-year old schnauzer “BB” to the animal hospital so Dr. Frydelund could remove some benign fatty tissue from the animals chest.

Frydelund said it went well, the dog came out of anesthesia, and the staff even called Winstead to tell him his dog was ready to be picked up. But minutes later, the vet believes Winstead’s schnauzer suddenly suffered a stroke and died.

The next call by the vet to the dogs owner was the sad and unfortunate update. Police say the owner told them he became distraught and went to the clinic to pick up his deceased dog. In the police report, Winstead said he had a knife, and made threats at the staff.

After the vet turned over the deceased dog, the report says he lunged towards the doctor and tried to choke him. The doctor eluded the attack, and a nurse stepped in to help restrain the angry dog owner. But before Winstead stormed out, he threatened the clinic staff and said they “had not seen or heard the last of him.”

The suspect got about a tenth of a mile away, before police made a felony stop and arrested him.

Apparently, Winstead had a change of heart after landing in jail. According to the animal doctor, the suspect used one of his phone calls to call the animal hospital and apologize.

Winstead is out of jail after posting his $30,000 dollar bond. Tomorrow morning, he’ll make his first appearance on charges of aggravated assault and battery