Target: William Snyder, Sheriff, Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Florida
Goal: Pursue maximum animal cruelty penalties against the individual accused of strangling a crying puppy later reportedly found suffering from cocaine exposure.
Authorities launched a disturbing animal cruelty investigation after witnesses reportedly observed a man wrapping a puppy’s leash around the animal’s throat and lifting the dog off the ground by the leash. Multiple bystanders reportedly heard the five-month-old puppy crying, choking, and struggling to bark during the incident. Witnesses stated the puppy reportedly cried out repeatedly whenever it was released back onto the ground.
According to investigators, the suspect walked away afterward and reportedly told neighbors the puppy was suffering from a seizure and needed medical care. A responding deputy transported the dog, described as a beagle-pug mix, to an emergency veterinary hospital. Veterinary personnel apparently determined the puppy was suffering from cocaine exposure, which investigators believe may have contributed to the animal’s medical distress.
The suspect was later arrested on animal cruelty charges while the puppy remained in protective custody with the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. If substantiated, these allegations would represent extreme cruelty and reckless endangerment involving a defenseless young animal. Prosecution is necessary to ensure accountability and protect other vulnerable animals.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Sheriff Snyder,
A man is accused of strangling a five-month-old puppy with its leash while witnesses reportedly heard the animal choking and crying in distress. Veterinary staff later apparently discovered the puppy was apparently suffering from cocaine exposure.
If proven, these actions would represent severe cruelty and reckless disregard for the wellbeing of a vulnerable animal.
We urge your office to pursue maximum penalties under applicable animal cruelty laws and ensure strong protections for the surviving puppy.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Ruth Ellison – Flickr
That monster is a waiste of space, he shouldn’t be alive. By no fault of this baby. Be their voice. I couldn’t sit there and watch, I woul of been in jail
This loser deserves severe animal cruelty charges including a long jail sentence heavy fines months of community service treatment both physiological and drug hes never allowed anywhere near animals for life or young children either! This is sick twisted behavior that must be immediately addressed before he strikes again! I hope that lil pup is okay and not too terribly traumatized God bless 🙏🕊💞
Agree all comments these people should not have animals and people should have to go through checks before owning animals and yearly checks too and must be on a register to own and breed . These people should not be in this world. Get rid of them.
I would probably in my own court case if I saw this. How can people stand and watch this going on. I hope these witnesses at least turn up in court to say what they saw. Also hope some judge is an animal liver and lock this POS up.
Scumbag’s name is John Burt Sparhawk.
Well, this man is a soul-less “thing” is not a “person” so must be treat like that. Dump him in a cage until is roten.
Don’t deserve to waste resources as “psicological treatment”, etc. Broken things go to trash.
I agree wholeheartedly with Kerry
This depraved shit needs to feel the full brunt of the law!
A five month old defenceless puppy crying in fear and pain!! That just about says it all. Get this sicko off the streets!! NOW!!
I hope it all comes back to you….evil thing!!!
This depraved shit needs to feel the full brunt of the law!
A five month old defenceless puppy crying in fear and pain!! That just about says it all. Get this sicko off the streets!! NOW!!
I hope it all comes back to you….evil thing!!!This depraved shit needs to feel the full brunt of the law!
Absolutely No Tolerance Towards Animal ABUSERS N CRUELTY. An eye for an eye fits this crime n should be the punishment. Paws Matter 🐾
The scumbag’s name is John Burt Sparhawk. Unfotunately I do not live near this piece of rubbish.