Target: Henrico County, Virginia Commonwealth Attorney Shannon L. Taylor
Goal: Give man prison sentence for allegedly beating dog and do not allow him to own pets.
Thomas Edward Grant was arrested on two counts of animal cruelty after he allegedly beat his German shepherd named Ginger. It is important he receive the maximum penalty so that other animals will be less likely to suffer if he is found guilty of this horrible crime.
Police said they discovered video evidence of the event after neighbors posted footage on social media. According to reports, the dog can be heard yelping loudly while the episode is taking place. Reports also indicate that authorities had previously been called to Grant’s home for similar accusations.
Grant is currently being held without bond, and Ginger as well as a cat were removed from his home. Grant may get his animals back if the current charges are dropped. Sign this petition to demand Grant be given the most time behind bars possible and to further insist he no longer be legally allowed to own animals if he is found guilty of these unthinkable acts.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Commonwealth Attorney Taylor,
Authorities arrested Thomas Edward Grant after it was reported he repeatedly beat his German shepherd. Grant should not receive any mercy under the law if he is found guilty of such vile animal cruelty.
Neighbors said they witnessed Grant hit Ginger on many occasions. However, they believed more evidence was needed, likely because of Grant not being arrested for similar alleged tragedies. One of his neighbors, Kennon Joyner, therefore taped Grant while he was reportedly hitting and kicking Ginger and then posted the video on social media.
The dog was temporarily placed at the Henrico County Police Animal Shelter. However, if Grant’s case is not taken seriously, he may be given permission to take Ginger and his cat home and not be required to pay fines or spend time in jail. I therefore demand you seek the toughest sentence possible for Grant and that you further tell the judge he should not be legally allowed to have pets if he is found guilty of this needless abuse.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Jacub Halun
This vile druggie severe dog abusing scumbag must have a minimum of a 20 year prison sentence implemented or preferably the death penalty.A lifetime ban for this evil cretin of owning animals is essential.
This evil severe dog abusing cretin must be put to death!
I WISH IT WERE POSSIBLE!
Thomas Edward Grant was arrested on two counts of animal cruelty after he allegedly beat his German shepherd named Ginger.
SO WHAT ARE THEY WAITING FOR TO PUT HIM BEHIND BARS FOR AT LEAST A GOOD NUMBER OF YEARS… THAT COWARD DESERVES A GOOD BEATING AND ORDERED TO PAY AT LEAST A #10,000 FINE
Sadistic coward, let one the various mutations of COVID take you to hell!
This is absolutely horrible. The thought of this person having the possibility of taking custody of his pets again is unacceptable to say the least. I don’t understand the reason for any judge not to look at this abuse and feel it should not be taken seriously? The courts need to appoint someone who will not be afraid to stand up and hand down tough sentences to these animal abusers. It’s time to take your heads out of the sand and hold these abusers accountable for their horrific actions.
Lilypearl