Target: Ed Brodsky, State Attorney, Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Florida
Goal: Seek the toughest lawful sentence, a permanent animal‑ownership and contact ban, restitution, and court‑ordered counseling for the individual who allegedly slammed a cat against a brick wall.
A cat presented to veterinary hospital with injuries apparently consistent with blunt force trauma. Investigators then spoke with the guardian, who returned home and reportedly found her cat hurt. While she attempted transport for care, her boyfriend allegedly grabbed the animal and hurled it against a brick wall, compounding fear and pain for a small companion who depended on humans for safety.
Officials later announced an arrest. Charges include first‑degree misdemeanor animal cruelty, which can carry jail time up to one year. The cat allegedly survived and now recovers after emergency intervention. Family members publicly praised officers for compassionate handling during a frightening moment, underscoring community stakes when pets suffer violence inside a household.
Accountability should match the cruelty described. Strong prosecution, maximum jail exposure, fines, restitution for veterinary costs, a lifetime prohibition on owning or working with animals, and mandatory counseling would help prevent repeat harm. Sign below to demand prosecutors pursue every sanction available and send a clear message that deliberate, violent handling of animals will face serious consequences.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear State Attorney Brodsky,
We are alarmed by reports that a cat arrived at a clinic with injuries consistent with blunt force trauma, followed by allegations that the same animal was thrown against a brick wall during an attempt at transport for care. These accounts portray targeted violence against a vulnerable pet who apparently survived only through swift medical attention.
Your office can set a firm standard for cases of reported household cruelty. We respectfully urge pursuit of the toughest penalties permitted, including jail time, fines, restitution covering veterinary treatment, and a permanent prohibition on owning, possessing, or working with animals. Court‑ordered counseling should accompany any conviction or plea, as violence against pets often escalates without intervention.
A decisive outcome would honor the victim animal’s suffering, support the guardian who sought help, and protect future animals across the circuit. Please use every lawful tool to secure accountability and prevention.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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