He is holding the pup by the scruff. It is entirely possible it wouldnt be moving at all because it would be in a submissive state. Plus that cry sounded real and it seemed to fade as it flew off....

I seriously hope he gets whats coming to him. Nothing makes me angry like animal abuse. Would be nice if some large, sweaty nasty mean ass marine in jail for being a psycho butt fucks him with a knife.