By now just about everyone has heard about the most horrible fate of a puppy adopted via craigslist. The news report is at:
http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/News/Local/newEAST01102009.htm
The below is a request for support sent out from Sophie's Circle in Volusia County:
Please call the State's Attorney's Office, 386 239-7710 ext. 4793, ask for Chris Kelly. The case number is 091000287. Voice your [thanks that he is prosecuting this case and your] concern that this is the second animal that has been taken from this man and his bail was set at only $1000. If we all voice our concerns, they have to listen. We have to be the voice for this puppy and any other animals this man could get in the future.
The puppy is now at Tomoka Pines undergoing surgery for a broken rear leg which she sustained during this attack.
We want to add that when you make the call please present yourself as a rational person who has concerns for the safety of animals and people. It does no good for the cause to be seen as an another "animal crazy" issue.
If you call and get any feedback, let us know. Thanks.
