A horrifying instance of animal abuse at a grooming appointment just happened in Milton, Florida. Surveillance footage caught a person repeatedly striking a dog in the head and hindquarters, then lifting the dog by the throat, forcing the animal onto their hind legs, and hitting them again. That is not "discipline." It is cruelty that can leave lasting physical and emotional harm.
Sign now to demand a thorough investigation not only into this incident, but into whether other animals may have been abused and missed in the past.
Police say they reviewed witness statements and surveillance footage before making an arrest, and the accused is currently prohibited from possessing or caring for animals. But if violence this brazen was caught on camera, it raises a terrifying question: Was this truly an isolated incident, or just the first one that was discovered?
We urge Milton Police and local prosecutors to conduct a deeper review, including looking back at prior incidents, calls, complaints, and any available footage connected to the business and the individuals involved.
This community deserves transparency and their animals deserve protection.
Sign the petition to demand a thorough investigation and to ensure no past abuse cases were overlooked.
