Target: Alexcia Cox, State Attorney of Palm Beach County, Florida
Goal: Pursue maximum penalties, long-term animal-ownership prohibition, and restitution in the reported daycare beating that left a 7-month-old poodle with a broken jaw and fractured tooth.
A 7-month-old miniature poodle named Cosmo was reportedly left bleeding and disoriented after an attack inside a dog daycare. According to investigators, the puppy later presented with a fractured tooth and a right-sided mandibular fracture requiring surgeries. Staff allegedly heard a loud crash and a scream. Detectives reportedly found the dog with visible injuries and say the incident occurred when the owner was not present.
Authorities subsequently arrested the daycare’s owner on a felony animal-cruelty charge. The business was later locked by local code officials who deemed it unfit for humans or animals. The puppy has reportedly recovered after extensive veterinary care, yet the suffering described is grave. Witness accounts and veterinary findings paint an alarming picture of pain, fear, and prolonged trauma.
This case demands a strong prosecutorial response that reflects the reported severity. Meaningful accountability reputedly deters future abuse and protects animals still in commercial care. Seek a felony conviction where warranted, enforce a lengthy ban on animal ownership, and require restitution and counseling. These steps are vital to prevent further harm.
PETITION LETTER:
State Attorney Cox,
We urge your office to prosecute this reported daycare-cruelty case with the utmost seriousness. A 7-month-old poodle was allegedly struck, leaving the puppy bleeding, disoriented, and later diagnosed with a fractured tooth and a broken jaw that required surgeries. Employees reportedly heard a loud crash and a scream. Detectives stated the injuries were inconsistent with accidental causes and the incident occurred when the owner was not present.
The conduct described is shocking. Commercial pet businesses must be safe, yet this puppy was apparently subjected to violence and significant pain. The facility was subsequently locked as unfit, which underscores the risk to animals and the community that trusts such businesses.
We respectfully ask you to seek the maximum penalties allowed by law upon conviction, including a long-term prohibition on animal ownership, restitution for veterinary costs, and mandated psychological evaluation and counseling. Please also coordinate with local authorities to support permanent disqualification from operating animal-related enterprises. This case can set a clear precedent that alleged cruelty in commercial settings will meet firm, appropriate consequences.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Skyler Ewing
