Charge the owner who stabbed their poodle mix 19 times in Saint Louis, MO

An owner stabbed their dog 19 times. The dog survived and is now in the care of Humane Society of Missouri. On ksdk they said the decision is being made if the owner will be charged or not. The fact that this is not an automatic arrest/charge is beyond me. Please sign this petition so that the person gets a consequence for their actions, Otherwise, they may do it again.