Target: Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah
Goal: Seek maximum punishment for man accused of beating puppy and throwing him into gate.
The violent attack on a 9-month-old puppy was so severe that bystanders began filming. A man, apparently identified as 29-year-old Anthoin McPherson, is seen violently hitting the puppy and then lifting him up and throwing the puppy into a metal gate.
After the video was provided to authorities, McPherson was arrested and the puppy, named Maximus, was accepted by the Yonkers Animal Shelter. Rescuers reported that Maximus healed quickly, and enjoyed treats and belly rubs during his recovery.
The alleged attacker, McPherson, is facing criminal charges, but as is often the case, there are concerns that he will be given just a slap on the wrist.
As for Maximus, he was quickly adoped by a forever family. “If you look at that video and it doesn’t turn your stomach then you’re not human,” adopter Ricky Vetrano said. Fortunately for Maximus, he is now safe from his attacker.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District Attorney Rocah,
The violent attack on a 9-month-old puppy was so severe that bystanders began filming. A man, apparently identified as 29-year-old Anthoin McPherson, is seen violently hitting the puppy and then lifting him up and throwing the puppy into a metal gate.
After the video was provided to authorities, McPherson was arrested and the puppy, named Maximus, was accepted by the Yonkers Animal Shelter. Rescuers reported that Maximus healed quickly, and enjoyed treats and belly rubs during his recovery.
The alleged attacker, McPherson, is facing criminal charges, but as is often the case, there are concerns that he will be given just a slap on the wrist.
We are writing you to ask that you ensure justice is served in this case. Don’t let the accused get off with a slap on the wrist if he is found guilty. Please seek the maximum penalty in this case.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
It’s OK cause there not gonna do a damn thing to him anyway
Does anything really get done here?
Part of the reason for this happening is the total lack of anything worthwhile happening to the perp’. Combine that with someone who has a manic control issue and animal cruelty will be forever present. More disconcerting are those who are breeding theses animals and there being no proper checks but the other cheques are more important.
I agree with Meryl! Setting an example that this type of anger is okay is wrong on too many levels to allow this to go unpunished. This man has an anger issue and if he has a family I feel sorry for them. This guy will take his anger out on animals, women, children, and more examples than can be written here. Judges know this. Attorneys know this, yet this type of person is excused and allowed to return until the next time he hurts or kills another living thing.
Breeders are faulty, judges are faulty, attorneys are faulty, and this man doesn’t get the medical attention he so desperately needs.
There are no reasons for this behavior. There are no excuses. People who behave in this manner need to understand everyday people won’t tolerate this harm to others no matter the species.
This poor defenseless puppy is the victim of animal cruelty inflicted by McPherson who must be charged and sentenced to maximum jail time and never be allowed to have pets/dogs/animals. Humans take out their frustration and anger by beating, torturing and killing defenseless animals who cannot speak nor defend themselves. As long as the system that is supposed to protect them allows this cruelty to continue, animals will continue to suffer and in many cases die. The laws need to be made stricter and the punishment twofold stronger.