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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!
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YOU WONDERFUL HUMANE MAN
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dogs should be loved not killd or any animals.
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Thank you, DA Howard for helping in the fight against animal cruelty. You are a hero.
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ALL ANIMAL KILLERS SHOULD DROP DEAD...THEY ARE NOTHING MORE THAN COLD-BLOODED KILLERS!!!
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EVERYONE and i mean every single person, who harms an animal should not be only sentenced to prison but to death, if they can kill animals then they should die as well
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i would make a more harser sentence! like life!or the death sentens feel nothing for the kids what about the poor animals and the pain it had to go throught before it gave its last breath,was it fair on the animal to die like that did it say yes pls kill me?
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Animals need to be protected, they have feelings and feel pain too, they need justice just like humans
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please keep up this work so much of us need to help
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Thank you SO much for defending the voiceless. You have a place waiting for you in heaven.
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you have my infinite, endless gratitude for such a noble and selfless act of compassion and justice. Thank you.
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9:29 pm PDT, Mar 20,
Melissa Alarcon, California
Finally! Justice! All animal torturers will face their time with justice. Whether on earth or after. Good job georgia you have made a big effect on the world. This will definetely make people think twice..or more before they even think of harming an animal. |
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Thanks for actually doing something! Animal abusers and mistreaters should be put in jail for life!
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7:11 pm PDT, Mar 19,
Tanya Russell, Nevada
Thank you!!! |
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5:52 pm PDT, Mar 18,
Genevieve Newman, Ohio
Thank you so much! Show people it is NOT okay to abuse animals! |
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11:19 pm PDT, Mar 12,
Shawn M Dunn, California
I was very moved to read of this case. I applaud your efforts to uphold the sanctity and worth of our animal companions. On behalf of Mung Mung, Tol Tol and Peach the Second- I thank you. Regards, Shawn M Dunn |
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5:03 am PDT, Mar 9,
Donna Collins, Kentucky
Thank you for standing up for those without a voice. It isn't always easy to do the right thing, but it is very rewarding. We reap what we sow and because you are sowing good, you will reap good. Thank you so much, we need more like yourself |
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people who violate the rights of medias such as DVDs...etc, get a 10 year sentence, but people who kill innocent animals dont? that, to my opinion, IS absurd.
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They should have this DA Howard for that Poor Puppy that the military man thru over the cliff.... I just wished there were more of these Fine DA's around.. then the welfair of the animals would have a better chance.. Again I thank you again for fighting this battle & winning,,,
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Dear Mr. Howard: I applaud your strong moral obligation to do the right thing for the poor defenseless puppy and for society. These brothers need help in the worst way and I believe your tenacity to push this case as hard as you did may get the creeps the help they so desperately need. There will be a place in heaven for you and I am sure that little puppy will thank you for what you did. God bless you sir.
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Please stop this brutality.
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PLEASE SIGN! WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE! IF WE ALL HAVE FAITH! THESE ARE GOD'S CREATURES! IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP THEM!
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you make me believe in justice
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