Target: Matthew Hynes, DVM, Director of Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Macomb Branch
Goal: Revoke license and prosecute veterinarian accused of cruelly beating pet dog on video.
A YouTube video surfaced appearing to show a man beating, slamming, and even choking his pet dog. Unfortunately, the circumstances are nothing new. These specific allegations, however, have a troubling new twist: the suspect is a veterinarian.
This man remains publicly unnamed because he is awaiting arraignment on animal cruelty charges. The fact that he has been identified as a professional who is tasked daily with the care of animals merits concern, though. The German shepherd at the center of the allegations, as well as two other pet dogs in the suspect’s home, have been removed from the residence. And an official in the county executive’s office was apparently troubled enough by the allegations to say that “there’s no question we had to get these dogs out of there for their own protection and for their own good.”
If the allegations against him prove true, this man should not be allowed to work with or care for animals. Sign the petition below to urge Michigan’s veterinary board to evaluate this case for possible license revocation.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Dr. Hynes,
Veterinarians by their very nature must have a calm, measured approach. Animals—and especially sick animals—are unpredictable, but they absolutely deserve humane care. A veterinarian in Macomb County has allegedly demonstrated that he does not possess the fundamental qualifications to continue practice.
This man was reportedly caught on video abusing his pet dog to the extent that the animal was removed from the premises and charges were brought against the suspect. Only when authorities went to speak with him did they discover that the suspect worked in an animal care clinic in Shelby Township. Even if the suspect is convicted, the misdemeanor nature of the charges means that he will spend a minimal amount of time, if any, in jail.
Long-term consequences need to be more stringent. Please stay apprised of this case and, if a conviction does result, ensure that this man does not practice veterinary medicine again. The animals—and the people who entrust the care of their precious family members—deserve far better.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
As far as I’m concerned, he should be thrown out, fined and put in jail and let some animal lovers in jail give him what he gave. Either that, or just hang him
TOO BAD WHOEVER WITNESSED THAT BRUTALITY DID NOT BEAT HIM UP BEFORE HE REPORTED HIM
Totally agree for ALL animal abusers!!!!!
WHAT A COWARD, ILL-BORN SON OF A BITCH – I WISH I’D BEEN THERE AT THAT TIME!
Amen!! This maniac needs to be tortured then killed!! He is a sick monster capable of murder…if not already!! The toughest punishment needs to be done!! Death!! Damn him!!
Death penalty for him – we don’t need mounsters like him alive!
Yes!!!
Dear Dr. Hynes,
Yes, of course – the Michigan’s Veterinary Board should evaluate this case for a license revocation.
Thank you!
What is possessing this professional, who is there to care for our pets thinking? Veterinarians are people to whom we should be able to respect,and admire. I assume they have chosen this line of work to be there for the animal’s welfare. They are mistreating their patients and their entire profession. These professionals are making it difficult for people to trust them.
lilypearl
The law is ball less …. It does nothing!!
Force change !!!!
Why can’t the LAW BE MORE FORCE FULL ????
If you cannot handle animals properly, you haven’t any patience
and are compelled to torture animals, you need to rethink your choices in life! If we cannot trust veterinarians who’s job is to care for our beloved pets and ensure their health, who are we suppose to trust? I am appalled at the number of veterinarians who cannot control their behaviour and their hurtful actions towards animals. They need to be held accountable for their actions, never practice as a Veterinarian again.
lilypearl
Whoever is video taping if they did nothing should also be charged
This is horrific
This POS deserves to be behind bars and should definitely never be allowed to practice as a vet again!
This case of animal cruelty should definitely be evaluated by the State’s Veterinary Board. It is hard to imagine that anyone who is a licensed animal doctor would beat their own animals or any animals. The general public puts their trust into a medical professional but if this Veterinarian can beat and abuse their own pets then who would want to drop off their pets to someone like this? It is a betrayal of trust. Glad to hear that County officials removed the animals from this Veterinarians care.
Another vet, not too sure why people are so surprised really. Doctors, nurses supposed care givers have the power to abuse the vulnerable. Not forgetting the police of course. I wonder who filmed this!! May he and countless other abusers rot in the hell from which they were spat out. Poor dogs.
This CRUEL ABUSIVE IDIOT SHOULD NEVER HAVE A VETERANIARY LICENSE FOR THE REST OFVHIS LIFE!! THIS CRUEL ABUSIVE IDIOT NEEDS TO SLAMMED TO THE GROUNDCSEVERAL TIMES OVER, CHOKED, BEAT, KICKED, AND STOMP WITHIN AN INCH OF HIS MISERABLE LIFE BEFORE THROWING HIS SORRY ASS INTO A PRISON CELL FOR THE REST OF HIS MISERABLE LIFE!!!!!!!
Ley de Talión para esta basura inhumana !!!!!
This bastard should be hanged
Assholes father and son, son videotaping and father abusing the dog! Hope they find their sorry bastards selves in HELL!!
If this disgusting scumbag did that to any of my animals the same would be done to him, what a lowdown piece of shit!!!!!
What makes this even more heartbreaking, is that no matter how mean and cruel he is to his dogs, they still love him more than they love anything else in this world, because they can’t hate like we can. He doesn’t deserve their love.
His wife has stated that he has had a long history of anger issues. She even tried to get him to get help. Obviously he didn’t. He is a burnt out vet and needs to stop practicing vet med and get psychological help ASAP. He’s a disgrace to vet medicine. The State’s Vet Board should revoke his license to practice and also fine him for cruelty to an animal.