Sarasota~Abuse allegations against owners of Fl Great Dane
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Abuse allegations against owners of Florida Great Dane
March 9th, 2011
Tovan
Photo: Facebook
Sarasota, FL – What consitutes neglect and abuse? Is it a deplorable shelter like Alice, the Pit bull, was subjected to? Or is it a body clearly emaciated either by untreated medical conditions or a lack of food?
Is it matted, filthy fur and oozing wounds the like of which were found on Baby, the Samoyed that was held at the Brooklyn Animal Care facility?
What about the Great Dane named Tovan – the emaciated dog that
recently staggered into the yard of a Good Samaritan, clearly in
distress.
recently staggered into the yard of a Good Samaritan, clearly in
distress.
So weak was the big dog that the Good Samaritan rushed him to an
emergency veterinarian. There, it was determined that he was 30 lbs
underweight, suffering from parasites, pressure wounds, in addition to
arthritis, hip dysplasia and a heart murmur.
emergency veterinarian. There, it was determined that he was 30 lbs
underweight, suffering from parasites, pressure wounds, in addition to
arthritis, hip dysplasia and a heart murmur.
The Good Samaritan happily paid the bills and committed to caring for
the dog that seemed to be severely neglected. But just 2 days later…a
shocking development – an owner came forward claiming that the dog had
been lost just 24 hours before.
the dog that seemed to be severely neglected. But just 2 days later…a
shocking development – an owner came forward claiming that the dog had
been lost just 24 hours before.
Only 24 hours missing – the emaciated body could not be blamed on a dog that wandered for weeks without food.
Concerned that Tovan would be going home to endure further neglect,
the Good Samaritan contacted the Sarasota Animal Services – requesting
that they investigate a potential case of abuse.
the Good Samaritan contacted the Sarasota Animal Services – requesting
that they investigate a potential case of abuse.
Animal services refused – insisting that the dog be returned to his
owner. The concerned citizen then contacted the local Humane Society and
the SPCA – learning that in this particular county, these organizations
are all one in the same.
owner. The concerned citizen then contacted the local Humane Society and
the SPCA – learning that in this particular county, these organizations
are all one in the same.
A call National Humane Society in Washington, D.C.revealed that there
are no national animal cruelty laws in place – it all depends on a
judgement call from the local authorities.
are no national animal cruelty laws in place – it all depends on a
judgement call from the local authorities.
Everywhere the Good Samaritan turned – another frustrating dead end.
The woman that owns Tovan insisted that he be brought back, but never
provided her address. Shockingly, the woman called later the same day
to let the people that had helped her dog know that she would be
arriving with a sheriff because “they refused to bring her dog back”….
provided her address. Shockingly, the woman called later the same day
to let the people that had helped her dog know that she would be
arriving with a sheriff because “they refused to bring her dog back”….
Keep in mind, the woman did not offer her last name, nor her address….how were these people to return the dog?
With no one to assist, Tovan was handed back over to the family that appears to have severely neglected him.
But the Good Samaritan is hoping that the authorities in Sarasota will listen if enough people express concern for the dog.
Public outcry has the authorities paying attention on the Alice
situation and public outcry has started an investigation for Baby, the
neglected, senior Samoyed.
situation and public outcry has started an investigation for Baby, the
neglected, senior Samoyed.
Take a look at the photos of Tovan. His ribs are clearly visible. He
has obvious wounds on his legs. If these things do not warrant an
investigation into his owners, what does?
has obvious wounds on his legs. If these things do not warrant an
investigation into his owners, what does?
The following are numbers to officials in Sarasota that may be able
to help, if enough people speak up and show that they care – please
reference Tovan, the 10 yr-old Grey Harlequin Great Dane, owner’s first
names, Angie and Mike:
to help, if enough people speak up and show that they care – please
reference Tovan, the 10 yr-old Grey Harlequin Great Dane, owner’s first
names, Angie and Mike:
Sarasota Humane Society 941-955-4131, 8451 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL, (941) 861 9500
Deborah Millman, Executive Director,drmillman@hssc.org
Sarasota Police Department (941) 366-8000.
Tovan did not get severely malnourished in a day or two. He did not
develop wounds on his legs overnight. Something is going on at his home
to cause his current condition.
develop wounds on his legs overnight. Something is going on at his home
to cause his current condition.
Please share his story and help him get the care that he needs.
He who passively accepts evil is as much
involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil
without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.
involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil
without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.
– Martin Luther King, J
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