Target: State Attorney Tom Bakkedahl, Florida
Goal: Prosecute the man allegedly responsible for brutally abusing a dog to the fullest extent of the law.
A 24-year-old Florida man was allegedly caught on video hanging and brutally beating his girlfriend’s nine-year-old Golden Retriever mix. The disturbing footage appears to show him hanging the dog from a leash and punching it repeatedly in the head and body. Witnesses have stated that this was not an isolated incident.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office, along with their Animal Services Unit and the ASPCA, investigated the incident after the video surfaced. Experts who reviewed the video detailed the extent of the abuse, including alleged strangulation, blunt force trauma to the head, and severe emotional distress inflicted on the dog. The animal was removed from the home and received care at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, and has since been returned to its owner.
Such apparent acts of severe animal cruelty cannot be ignored. Legal action is essential to hold those allegedly responsible accountable and to send a strong message that animal abuse will not be tolerated. Prosecute the alleged offender to the fullest extent of the law to ensure justice for this innocent animal.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear State Attorney Tom Bakkedahl,
I am writing to express deep concern over the recent reports of severe animal abuse in Martin County, where a 24-year-old man allegedly hung and brutally beat his girlfriend’s nine-year-old dog. The disturbing video appears to show him hanging the dog from a leash and repeatedly punching it in the head and body, causing significant physical and emotional harm.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office and the ASPCA have investigated the incident, reportedly uncovering evidence of strangulation, blunt force trauma, and severe distress inflicted upon the dog. Such apparent cruelty towards a defenseless animal is not only unacceptable but also a serious violation of animal welfare laws.
I urge you to prosecute the alleged offender to the fullest extent of the law. It is imperative to hold those allegedly responsible accountable for their actions to prevent future instances of animal abuse. By taking decisive legal action, you can help ensure justice for this innocent animal and reinforce the message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in our community.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Rob Bach
This is appalling, especially since the dog was returned to the owner with no indication that the boyfriend won’t just do this again. He needs to be in jail where he cannot beat on defenseless animals and be given a lifetime ban on animal contact when released. Girlfriend needs to dump him for her dog’s safety and her own.
This twenty four year old individual needs to be taught a lesson in life. Please prosecute this animal abuser to the fullest extent. How dare he feels he has the right take the life of a living being.
Please set an example for all other animal abusers and wanna-bees these actions will not be tolerated and have absolutely no place in your state , city, county, under any circumstances.
lilypearl
No dog deserves this kind of treatment.
WTAF… the dog was returned to the stupid girlfriend?
I swear, all animal abusers should be euthanized, and those allowing it to happen should get life in prison.