Termination, Prosecution and Conviction of Josh Greer and Individual(s) Responsible for Cruelty and
- by: Laura Lassiter
- recipient: Honorable Tom P. Thompson, 15th Judicial District Attorney General, Tennessee District Attorneys Association
Mauled dog faces death after being left untreated at Lebanon Animal Control Shelter. Seeking termination, prosecution and conviction of Josh Greer and individual(s) responsible for animal cruelty and abuse of Zania
Dear Honorable Tom P. Thompson:
We are seeking the
immediate termination of animal control officer, Josh Greer, and other
individual(s) of the Lebanon Animal Control Shelter in Lebanon,
Tennessee, that are responsible for the cruelty and abuse to Zania. In
addition, we are petitioning for the prosecution and conviction of Josh
Greer and other individual(s) responsible for failing to provide
necessary care, shelter, and immediate vet treatment for Zania, a companion animal, who was attacked and mauled by three other dogs when she was cruelly confined and abandoned in a locked pen
while in the custody of the animal control officers.
Zania, a
4-year-old black Labrador retriever, was a playmate to a 4-year-old boy
living in Mt. Juliet. She was picked up Friday, October 14, 2005, for
running loose and placed in the Lebanon Animal Control facility because
Mt. Juliet has no facility of its own. Zania was placed in a pen on
Saturday with three other dogs, who for several hours, continuously
attacked her until she was found lying in a pool of blood Sunday
afternoon. Zania was removed from the pen, hosed off (to wash off all
the blood), and left outside on the concrete floor. She lay on the cold
(50 degrees), wet concrete until an anonymous phone call was made to
the Director of the Humane Association of Wilson County, a nonprofit,
private agency with no ties to Lebanon Animal Control.
The dog
was lying apparently lifeless on the concrete floor inside a chain link
fenced enclosure when the Director arrived. She discovered the dog was
still alive and called the Police Department, who came with an animal
control officer 30 minutes later. After another 30 minute delay, they
took the dog to the Lebanon Animal Hospital. The Director confirmed
with the animal control officer that Zania was a healthy dog when she
was picked up. The animal control officers also confirmed they were
aware Zania had been injured earlier by the other dogs, but had made
the decision to let her recover on her own.
Dr. Craig, the
attending veterinarian, verified Zania was in shock, had a subnormal
temperature, blood loss and would not have survived over night if she
had been left untreated at the animal control facility. Details of his
report and pictures of Zania can be seen at:
http://www.oilydog.org/lab.htm. There is also another article at:
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051020/NEWS01/510200410/1192/COUNTY.
When the story first came to light, Zania was facing leg amputation.
Now, she is facing death because of the cruelty inflicted by Josh Greer.
According
to Tennessee Code, Title 39 Criminal Offenses, Chapter 14 Offenses
Against Property Part 2-Animals, under Section 39-14-202, Cruelty to
animals (2) Fails unreasonably to provide necessary food, water, care
or shelter for an animal in the person's custody; (3) Abandons
unreasonably an animal in the person's custody; and (4) Transports or
confines an animal in a cruel manner can be found committing an offense
under this section and is a Class A misdemeanor. In addition, 39-14-212
Aggravated cruelty to animals (a) A person commits aggravated cruelty
to animals when, with aggravated cruelty and with no justifiable
purpose, such person intentionally kills or intentionally causes
serious physical injury to a companion animal. Under this section, as
of June, 2004, offenses carry felony level penalties. We believe these
codes have been violated.
It is not acceptable or humane to
place dogs with unknown histories in cages together especially with
breeds known for fighting. Zania was denied shelter with no protection
from the elements as she lay dying, compassion in her handling while in
Josh Greer's and other animal control officers care, protection when she was lockedand confined in a pen with a breed
of animals known to fight with no means of escape or protection, and
immediate vet care as she lay in critical condition. She was confined and abandoned in a cruel manner
that now threatens her life.
Zania has suffered enough. Our
prayers and thoughts are with Zania and her family. We respectfully ask
that you act on behalf of Zania and other animals who have found
themselves in similar situations to put a stop to the cruelty and abuse
that exists at Lebanon Animal Control. Josh Greer and those
individual(s) responsible for Zania's cruelty and abuse must be
terminated. No justifiable purpose can be found in the reckless, cruel, and abusive manner in which the animal conrol officers behaved in the care, handling and decision making for Zania. We therefore petition that they be prosecuted and
convicted to the fullest extent of the law.
On behalf of Zania and all animals, we thank you,
Sign PetitionSign PetitionWe are seeking the
immediate termination of animal control officer, Josh Greer, and other
individual(s) of the Lebanon Animal Control Shelter in Lebanon,
Tennessee, that are responsible for the cruelty and abuse to Zania. In
addition, we are petitioning for the prosecution and conviction of Josh
Greer and other individual(s) responsible for failing to provide
necessary care, shelter, and immediate vet treatment for Zania, a companion animal, who was attacked and mauled by three other dogs when she was cruelly confined and abandoned in a locked pen
while in the custody of the animal control officers.
Zania, a
4-year-old black Labrador retriever, was a playmate to a 4-year-old boy
living in Mt. Juliet. She was picked up Friday, October 14, 2005, for
running loose and placed in the Lebanon Animal Control facility because
Mt. Juliet has no facility of its own. Zania was placed in a pen on
Saturday with three other dogs, who for several hours, continuously
attacked her until she was found lying in a pool of blood Sunday
afternoon. Zania was removed from the pen, hosed off (to wash off all
the blood), and left outside on the concrete floor. She lay on the cold
(50 degrees), wet concrete until an anonymous phone call was made to
the Director of the Humane Association of Wilson County, a nonprofit,
private agency with no ties to Lebanon Animal Control.
The dog
was lying apparently lifeless on the concrete floor inside a chain link
fenced enclosure when the Director arrived. She discovered the dog was
still alive and called the Police Department, who came with an animal
control officer 30 minutes later. After another 30 minute delay, they
took the dog to the Lebanon Animal Hospital. The Director confirmed
with the animal control officer that Zania was a healthy dog when she
was picked up. The animal control officers also confirmed they were
aware Zania had been injured earlier by the other dogs, but had made
the decision to let her recover on her own.
Dr. Craig, the
attending veterinarian, verified Zania was in shock, had a subnormal
temperature, blood loss and would not have survived over night if she
had been left untreated at the animal control facility. Details of his
report and pictures of Zania can be seen at:
http://www.oilydog.org/lab.htm. There is also another article at:
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051020/NEWS01/510200410/1192/COUNTY.
When the story first came to light, Zania was facing leg amputation.
Now, she is facing death because of the cruelty inflicted by Josh Greer.
According
to Tennessee Code, Title 39 Criminal Offenses, Chapter 14 Offenses
Against Property Part 2-Animals, under Section 39-14-202, Cruelty to
animals (2) Fails unreasonably to provide necessary food, water, care
or shelter for an animal in the person's custody; (3) Abandons
unreasonably an animal in the person's custody; and (4) Transports or
confines an animal in a cruel manner can be found committing an offense
under this section and is a Class A misdemeanor. In addition, 39-14-212
Aggravated cruelty to animals (a) A person commits aggravated cruelty
to animals when, with aggravated cruelty and with no justifiable
purpose, such person intentionally kills or intentionally causes
serious physical injury to a companion animal. Under this section, as
of June, 2004, offenses carry felony level penalties. We believe these
codes have been violated.
It is not acceptable or humane to
place dogs with unknown histories in cages together especially with
breeds known for fighting. Zania was denied shelter with no protection
from the elements as she lay dying, compassion in her handling while in
Josh Greer's and other animal control officers care, protection when she was lockedand confined in a pen with a breed
of animals known to fight with no means of escape or protection, and
immediate vet care as she lay in critical condition. She was confined and abandoned in a cruel manner
that now threatens her life.
Zania has suffered enough. Our
prayers and thoughts are with Zania and her family. We respectfully ask
that you act on behalf of Zania and other animals who have found
themselves in similar situations to put a stop to the cruelty and abuse
that exists at Lebanon Animal Control. Josh Greer and those
individual(s) responsible for Zania's cruelty and abuse must be
terminated. No justifiable purpose can be found in the reckless, cruel, and abusive manner in which the animal conrol officers behaved in the care, handling and decision making for Zania. We therefore petition that they be prosecuted and
convicted to the fullest extent of the law.
On behalf of Zania and all animals, we thank you,
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