From Rebecca Young, Care2 and ThePetitionSite team:
It's not easy to think about a puppy being killed -- it's almost too horrific for words. And too often the sentences for such crimes are weak and far too short.
But there is good news in a case where a puppy was tortured and killed in Georgia -- justice has finally been served.
Just last month, the two brothers charged with torturing and killing a 3-month-old puppy received the maximum sentence allowable in each of the nine counts under which they were charged.
And Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard felt so strongly about seeking justice in this case -- describing the death of this puppy as "so egregious it cries out for special attention" -- that he sent a letter to Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue requesting that the penalty for animal cruelty be raised above the current five-year maximum.
The horrific death of this poor puppy touched animal lovers around the world -- a dedicated Care2 member even created a petition that generated more than 17,000 signatures in the last few months!
DA Howard should be applauded for his commitment to justice and the humane treatment of animals -- please sign this petition today to congratulate him on success in this case.
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