Sweetpea the puppy was as tiny as can be -- just 10-weeks-old and 10 pounds, the brown mutt could've stolen anyone's heart. That's why it's so gut wrenching that Sweetpea recently became the victim of violent, cruel abuse.
Sign the petition to demand justice for Sweetpea!When police officers arrived on the
scene after being called by Sweetpea's owner, they beheld something truly horrific.
Sweetpea had blood coming from her nose and ears. Her ears were covered in cuts, and her eyes were swollen. Her crumpled body was being cradled by her owner, who described to police the ordeal that Sweetpea had just been through.
A man who the owner knew had apparently taken Sweetpea and wrapped her in a blanket.
Then, he began "kicking, stomping and slamming" poor, tiny Sweetpea against the ground. It's hard to imagine the pain and fear she went through, just a 10-pound baby withstanding an attack like this from a grown man.
Thankfully, the man has been arrested and little Sweetpea is making a miraculous recovery. After being in critical condition and fighting for her life, she's improving every day!
But now we have to turn our attention to true justice. Anyone who could enact such violence against a tiny, defenseless being is incredibly dangerous. Not only does this man pose a threat to other animals in his community, he is a threat to people too -- we know that animal abusers often escalate to violence against people.
We must protect everyone we can from this man's cruelty. That's why we're asking that, in addition to his current charges, he receive mandatory mental health counseling and a lifetime ban on animal ownership. We cannot risk this man being allowed near another defenseless animal like Sweetpea!
Sign the petition to demand these measures of justice for little Sweetpea!
Photo courtesy of Live Oak Police Department