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Puppy Torturers Receive Strong Sentence – Congratulate Georgia DA!
Target: Fulton County District Attorney Paul HowardSponsored by: ASPCA
Last August, two teenage brothers in Atlanta, GA, were charged with torturing and baking a three-month-old puppy to death. Just recently, justice was served - the brothers received the maximum sentence allowable in each of the nine counts under which they were charged. These sentences will be served concurrently, and in effect, the young men will serve 10 years in prison and 10 years under strict probation, for a total of 20 years.
The horrific death of this poor puppy touched animal lovers around the world, and the strong sentencing in this case highlights how strongly the public feels about cruelty toward animals.
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard felt so strongly about seeking justice in this case – describing the death of this puppy as "so egregious it cries out for special attention" - that he sent a letter to Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue requesting that the penalty for animal cruelty be raised above the current five year maximum.
DA Howard should be applauded for his commitment to justice and the humane treatment of animals – please sign this petition today to congratulate him on success in this case!
The horrific death of this poor puppy touched animal lovers around the world, and the strong sentencing in this case highlights how strongly the public feels about cruelty toward animals.
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard felt so strongly about seeking justice in this case – describing the death of this puppy as "so egregious it cries out for special attention" - that he sent a letter to Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue requesting that the penalty for animal cruelty be raised above the current five year maximum.
DA Howard should be applauded for his commitment to justice and the humane treatment of animals – please sign this petition today to congratulate him on success in this case!
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We signed the “Puppy Torturers Receive Strong Sentence – Congratulate Georgia DA!” petition!
# 29,550:
11:31 pm PST, Feb 14,
Angel Logsdon, Wisconsin
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7:54 pm PST, Feb 14,
Crystal M, Wisconsin
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6:56 pm PST, Feb 14,
Megan Sparks, Pennsylvania
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5:07 pm PST, Feb 14,
Dominica Stolarcyk, South Carolina
# 29,546:
4:58 pm PST, Feb 14,
John Sodrel, Indiana
Thank you for sending a strong message that heinous behavior such as this will not be tolerated! Keep up the good work in defense of animals!
Thank you for sending a strong message that heinous behavior such as this will not be tolerated! Keep up the good work in defense of animals!
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1:04 pm PST, Feb 14,
Name not displayed, California
THank you for being a champion for such a worthy cause! You are a hero!
THank you for being a champion for such a worthy cause! You are a hero!
# 29,544:
12:24 pm PST, Feb 14,
Indian Hat, United Kingdom
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10:19 am PST, Feb 14,
Debra Gakeler, Kansas
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8:33 am PST, Feb 14,
Kim Kirwan, Virginia
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1:06 am PST, Feb 14,
Lisa Dayon, Minnesota
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11:11 pm PST, Feb 13,
Gypsy Moon, Arizona
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5:15 pm PST, Feb 13,
Andrew Troutman, Pennsylvania
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard Dear Sir, Thank you for giving this crime your attention. Most punishments for animal cruelty are much too weak. More cities and counties need to prosecute animal abusers the way you have. I hope your endeavors will set a strong precedent.
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard Dear Sir, Thank you for giving this crime your attention. Most punishments for animal cruelty are much too weak. More cities and counties need to prosecute animal abusers the way you have. I hope your endeavors will set a strong precedent.
# 29,538:
3:28 pm PST, Feb 13,
Jazzlynn Salinas, California
thank god the justice system actually does work sometimes. i am so glad that they didnt get away with this.
thank god the justice system actually does work sometimes. i am so glad that they didnt get away with this.
# 29,537:
1:19 pm PST, Feb 13,
Catherine McCarl, Colorado
# 29,536:
1:16 pm PST, Feb 13,
Amanda Jaffray, Canada
Thankyou for not letting those awful men just get a slap on the wrist
Thankyou for not letting those awful men just get a slap on the wrist
# 29,535:
1:09 pm PST, Feb 13,
Allyson Fischer, Oregon
Thank you DA Howard for your commitment to fighting animal cruelty, it really means a lot that you don't support this and doing something about it! A million thanks!
Thank you DA Howard for your commitment to fighting animal cruelty, it really means a lot that you don't support this and doing something about it! A million thanks!
# 29,534:
12:52 pm PST, Feb 13,
Kay Kieso, South Dakota
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12:46 pm PST, Feb 13,
Lynda Lawson-Usher, Connecticut
This is just sick! What kind of parents raised these "animals? Who could do such a thing and why in heavens name would they do that to these poor little things. I'm just sick.
This is just sick! What kind of parents raised these "animals? Who could do such a thing and why in heavens name would they do that to these poor little things. I'm just sick.
# 29,532:
9:36 am PST, Feb 13,
Susan Owens, Florida
I believe cruelty desevers more than 5 yrs... Think of how many yrs those animals could have brought joy to someones life
I believe cruelty desevers more than 5 yrs... Think of how many yrs those animals could have brought joy to someones life
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9:27 am PST, Feb 13,
Melissa Lalonde, Canada
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5:56 am PST, Feb 13,
D Seal, North Carolina
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11:15 pm PST, Feb 12,
Laurel Watson, Arizona
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8:06 pm PST, Feb 12,
Myranda Silva-Smith, Hawaii
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4:19 pm PST, Feb 12,
Jean Castro, New Jersey
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11:16 am PST, Feb 12,
Kristen Taylor, Georgia
Thank you for giving a voice to the voiceless. Your heroic actions for animals make me proud to be a fellow Georgian!
Thank you for giving a voice to the voiceless. Your heroic actions for animals make me proud to be a fellow Georgian!
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10:55 am PST, Feb 12,
Jaime Nichols, Canada
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7:46 am PST, Feb 12,
Dawnalee Barnhart, Indiana
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5:03 pm PST, Feb 11,
Laura Zanoli, Italy
thank you!
thank you!
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4:53 pm PST, Feb 11,
Alison Lambert, Rhode Island
Thank you for setting a precedent we all hope will be upheld and respect for years to come.
Thank you for setting a precedent we all hope will be upheld and respect for years to come.
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4:49 pm PST, Feb 11,
Kim Stueck, Illinois
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2:41 pm PST, Feb 11,
Nicole Thebeau, Canada
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Jill Perkins, New York
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Donna Kitti, California
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Kelly Snyder, Tennessee
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Lynne White, Virginia
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Diane McCarthy, Illinois
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Marlane Barker, Georgia
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Jill Epley, Indiana
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Nancy Ruble, Ohio
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2:12 am PST, Feb 10,
Lisa Schaub, Arkansas
Thank you! This is why my heart will always be in Georgia...
Thank you! This is why my heart will always be in Georgia...
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11:33 pm PST, Feb 9,
Traci Nadel, Ohio
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Gina Parisi, New York
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Julia Tawyea, Pennsylvania
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10:05 pm PST, Feb 9,
Jennifer Page, Virginia
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8:54 pm PST, Feb 9,
Name not displayed, Mexico
Well done!! been under age must not represent getting away with no responsability! can you imagine his kids as adults!!noo! Thank you for using justice in the right way!
Well done!! been under age must not represent getting away with no responsability! can you imagine his kids as adults!!noo! Thank you for using justice in the right way!
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7:18 pm PST, Feb 9,
Maria Del Pilar Rodrigo, Argentina
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Lillian Reyes, California