PETITION !!! Justice for 15-yr-old Blind, Deaf Dog Kicked to Death

[ehrnst]

PLEASE SIGN NOW!

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/339420032

"We ask that 40-yr-old Frank Aquino who is charged with aggravated animal cruelty, a felony, if convicted be given the maximum penalty of up to two years jail time and a $5,000 fine. A small price to pay for taking life of a defenseless dog. Mr. Aquino is accused of vicously kicking a 15-yr-old, deaf and blind dog, named Roxie to death. "

PLEASE READ THE STORY AND WATCH THE VIDEO. The dog was truly an innocent victim, unable to run from the attacker. There are photos of the dog with their baby. What an atrocity. The perpetrator needs to go to jail.

http://cbsnewyork.com/topstories/topstoriesny_story_160160039.html
-- to watch the video, click on the blue hyperlink in the sidebar under "Video."

[Teaser]

1. ARRGHHHH

My baser nature just wants to ask for an address and a baseball bat.

*suppresses burning rage*

[hobbit709]

4. I still got my old

combat boots. Pepople that do that don't qualify as human in my book.

[grrl62]

2. done.

and forwarded.

this is just sick. and the worst part, the max sentence is only 5 years. should be life.

[jojo54]

3. I didn't (and couldn't) watch the video but I did sign the petition.

That just breaks my heart when I hear about something like this. There's no excuse for this type of action, and I have no words for this person.

I just hope that his children weren't present to see this.

[QuettaKid]

6. Can't watch the video....signed the petition.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr:

[Maraya1969]

29. I can't watch it either. The story alone makes me sick

[MizK]

43. You didn't Miss Much in the Video

It is *not* a video of some guy kicking a dog - nothing violent. I've seen more violence and hatred expressed on this forum than on that video. Peace.

[ehrnst]

10. It was a cookout - If children were there....

And I was a parent, I'd be sending this guy a bill for counseling for my kids.

Just as I would if he hit his wife in my kid's presence.

[MizK]

44. Children -- more the Reason the dog should not have been wandering

All the more reason that dog should not have been loose. Laws are here to protect both children and animals. In this case, there was a Law to protect the Roxie...It's called the leash law which the owners failed to follow...if they weren't going to keep the dog on the leash, they should've been out hanging out with her. Do you leave your child unattended or send them to go play on 5th Ave?

Have you been through the First set of Rabies Shots? How do you know this dog didn't snap at anyone? Seriously...I stumbled on this through one of the animal orgs that I belong to. The more I read, the more I'm disappointed in all those who blindly sign their names to hear-say.

[Lowell]

5. Signed and forwarded to all my friends

This dirtbag deserves every minute in jail that the state can give him.

[ehrnst]

12. Thank you!

[acmejack]

7. What an evil individual!

I had called him a "person", but upon reflection, I realized he had to be subhuman. I would most certainly be in jail if I had witnessed this act of bestiality.

[ehrnst]

11. I think that the term "bestiality" is actually too much of a compliment

He behaved worse than a beast.

[fryguy]

8. the video....

....is it of the incident? i've no interest in even clicking on the video for fear that it is, but am wondering if this heinous individual is so sick and demented as to have filmed himself committing this attrocity....

[ehrnst]

9. The video is of the newscast: interviews and family photos w/ Roxie.

[doodadem]

13. I'd say, mostly owner's fault

I couldn't get the video to play right, but it looks like it's just the news report, and not actual video that some sick bastard filmed of the incident.
However, I have a BIG problem with the owners allowing a deaf, blind dog to be out roaming the neighborhood. That's totally irresponsible on their part.
We have a totally blind barn cat. We brought her west with us from Cincy, because we knew when that boarding farm was sold, she'd end up dead. (also have 3 other cats from there) We also knew she'd be at the mercy of coyotes here. She has her own little fenced Kitty City, with jungle gym, multiple "buildings", etc. She's probably 12-15 years old now, fat and happy. Amazing, since she's was blinded as a kitten.
You have to take care of those who cannot take care of themselves....

[flvegan]

14. And you'd be very, very wrong.

Granted, dog shouldn't have been roaming. However, we're assuming that they don't have adjoining back yards. A blind dog, smelling food, may overstep his boundaries. We're also assuming that this is a one-time event. They're neighbors, and it's possible that the dog had been welcome there before.

Be that as it may, it's not the fault of the owner that this miscreant kicked an elderly dog FOOTBALL STYLE IN THE STOMACH.

While I agree that it was irresponsible of Roxi's folks, and they'll have to live with their negligence if that was indeed the case, it's certainly not their "fault" so to speak.

[doodadem]

18. I'm not saying this guy isn't a sadistic moron

But I am saying, if you have handicapped animals, you don't let them out of your sight. They wouldn't have a blind/deaf child or elderly parent roaming around unsupervised. Especially if they were inclined to barge in uninvited on a neighbor's backyard party--which you would think the dog's parents saw going on, and a possible problem. I have to wonder if there wasn't already some friction there.
Not all people love animals the way we do--especially when they are slobbering on their guests. Or, Roxi could just as well wandered out into the street and been hit by a car, or any number of tragic ends. Moral: Take care of your pets.

[flvegan]

15. Also, please write to the prosecuters!

Here's a PETA alert with the names and addresses (as well as an addtl. case):

http://www.peta.org/alert/automation/AlertItem.asp?id=1421

[peacebuzzard]

16. Done. I personally called Putnam County last month on this.

I received an alert from IDA (In Defense of Animals)
I hope this guy gets the max sentence. Even that is not good enough for this freak.

[Gregorian]

17. There is something very wrong here.

I am opening myself up to some flaming by saying this. I am willing to admit that I am wrong about what I say. I am not taking sides with the man who perpetrated this horrible thing. I am so very saddened by this. I am a very sensitive person who absolutely loves animals. I own a property that is a sanctuary where the hunters cannot go, as much as they beg me (although that is totally unrelated to this type of thing). I personally delighted this week in seeing a baby bear, and baby elks. I get sad for a moment when the baby elk shreaks when it thinks it's lost. But then the mother comes from around the side of the tree, and all is well.

What I want to say is that this man needs help, not incarceration. I also want to say that my observation of some posters here is little less than the same as the man who violated this dog with his anger. I see hatred in the posts. And it is wrong. I do not hate this man. I feel sorry for him. He killed that dog by virtue of his own hatred. It's about hatred. I think I'm trying to lessen the distinction between acting on it, and simply harboring it. And if one can see that, then one can see that this man needs, and or needed, love.

And therefore I will not sign a petition which would result in yet more pain and suffering. It's wrong. Let us work on loving rather than hate and retrobution. Let us prevent, rather than punish.

How very very sad. I need to go pet my cats now. It's all too scary.

[flvegan]

20. Not going to flame you, but will disagree on one point:

He does need incarceration, he's committed a crime, and a heinous one. As part of his sentence, though, he also needs counseling, anger management classes, and an Order keeping him from having animals in his possession ever again. I know that the dog wasn't his, but he obviously shouldn't be around them.

[Gregorian]

22. Yes. It sucks. But it is the law.

I thought about my post for a while. My type of thinking is better for prevention. And I will admit that it isn't a perfect world. So no matter how hard we try, there will be failures. I've done some horrible things in my life. But I suffered immeasurably for them. Some people don't even have that sensibility. They are truly a danger to society.

I feel so badly that I can not solve the world's problems.

[ehrnst]

21. What are your suggestions on what to do?

If this man had done this to a child, he would be incarcerated. If he had done this to his wife, he would most likely be incarcerated.


I think that the anger here is as much at a society that devalues an animal treated so cruelly. I really think that the majority of people don't believe that such treatment of animals merits legal consequences. Otherwise, there would be no doubt as to the prosecutor's actions.

I think that his act is of such severity that it needs to be dealt with as such. And part of punitive measures are to send a message to society that this is unacceptable.

[Gregorian]

23. I've never liked punishment as a deterrent.

I thought about this after I posted. I want so badly to have a universal theory that solves life's problems. And I really think that love and pascivism are just that. But they appear to be inadequate. Even more, they appear to go against our very nature. I think more good can come from love than from punishment. The fear is that it is like accepting the evil deeds. I believe there really is a spiritual world. I don't see good coming from incarceration. But it makes total nonsense in this world to love those who do us harm. Like hugging a bank robber. I also think that people do things like this because of pain in themselves. Here's how I see it- (aside from this man having an incurable physiological disease), if this man could feel, for himself, the love we have for that poor dog, he would also see just how cruel and wrong his actions were. That is far more curative than any punishment. I know, I'm putting trust in the faith that this world works in a mystical way. But it does. People just don't have the trust. I think one of the problems is that I see a world separate from the one we see and feel. Without that, everything is what you have right in front of you. I mean, there are consequences we may not know. I'll leave it at that.
We already have laws. This man already knew what he was doing was wrong. The real question is, why did he do it? I would guess the answer lies in his past. For brevity's sake, he has issues. All I really want to say is that everything we do affects someone. Every action. And I'll bet that a fraction of what he did was due to something that had been done, or not done to him. I know- responsibility. But some people have their breaking points. We obviously know his. Sorry to post so long to your response. I think it's that I really want to see the world change. I'd love to find that universal answer. My final thought is that if this man could see and feel love, he would be far better than if he had to sit in a jail cell. The greatest punishment he could ever have is to see his wrong ways.

And that goes for Bush as well. I think this is why loving thy enemy can be so powerful. Punish people, and you get those who have been punished. Love people, and you get more people on your side. I don't know. I just feel like we have it all backwards.

[ehrnst]

34. I wish that we had a more rehabilitative society

Hoewever, there is a saying, "Laws exist primarily to keep honest people honest."

I other words, the threat of negative consequences deters many people who would violate the moral and ethical guidelines of society from doing so. Failure to enforce those negative consequences renders that system useless.

While I think that the incarceration system in this country is far too punitive and not rehabilitative enough, I think that we still need a system that ensures that those who act unacceptably will face consequences.

I think that at the absolute least, this man should be required to do community service in some sort of abused animal rescue.

[sinkingfeeling]

19. Signed.

[roguevalley]

25. signed and emailed

[roguevalley]

24. This is the only time I hope hell exists. That poor sweet baby

[superconnected]

26. Signed.

It's very anguishing just hearing about it. I can't watch the video.

Godbless Roxi.

"Jun 9, 2005 6:08 pm US/Eastern
NEW YORK (CBS) The Putnam County man accused of killing his neighbor's dog now fears for his own life as he made his first court appearance today.

Police are investigating death threats that have been phoned-in or sent by mail. The threats are directed toward the man accused of viciously kicking his neighbor's dog to death."

The artical says he kicked her in the stomach football style.

What an arse the man is. I hope his co-workers and loved ones find out all about it and his wife divorces him. I would.

[Robeson]

27. Done.

[undeterred]

28. done!

[undergroundpanther]

30. Done

What an asshole.

Wish I could kick him to death.

[earthboundmisfit]

31. Done + signed by my peeps, too...

May he get the maximum possible & then some.
Why the fuck didn't anyone present STOP this asshole, anyway?
How can any of 'em live with themselves for allowing this to happen?
Plus this truth: Anyone who would do this to an animal can & will, eventually, do it to another person. Fuckin' bastard. :mad:

[mike_c]

32. done-- this makes me sick....

eom

[Dastard Stepchild]

33. done. nt.

[Robert Oak]

35. signed, I hate this stuff

gets me right here and stops me cold. I have no idea why some people wish to hurt animals and I have seen that since childhood. Sick fucks, some sort of genetic mutation in humans.

[ehrnst]

36. The sigs are now at 8,175 - thanks!!!!!!

[jillan]

37. Signed - this breaks my heart

I had a 14 yr blind from old age "benji" dog that ran away one day, and I never found out what happened to her. And this will always be my biggest fear.

[henslee]

38. If it makes you feel any better, I met a lady who adopts unadoptable

old doggies who need expensive operations and takes care of them in her big house. She is a saint... and she is rich.

[henslee]

39. kick.

[Norwood]

40. Signed

Sickening, I personally wish the penalty would be more severe. I'm an animal lover (Dog guy) and it kills me to hear about stuff like this.

[mojavekid]

41. Done!

What an asshole.

[MizK]

42. Owners are Responsible -- Bottom Line

I was bit by an elderly dog which was off its leash. It seemed cute, friendly and lost. When it approached me, I squatted down stretched my hand out and allowed her to come over and sniff my hand. Then the dog bit me!

I spoke with the owners of the dog who were very nice. In conversations with the woman, I learned that the dog had a history of biting people. She claimed never to let the dog wander previously and said the dog was up on all her shots. I did not report the incident to the police....a few days later, when my hand became infected, I went to the doctors office. The doctor asked me if I had the vets papers, and I answered no. Because so many days had passed, he would not let me leave the office without getting Rabies Shots.

I went back to owner and got the dogs papers, curious to know if what she said was the truth. They let the Rabies vaccination expired and it made me wonder what else she told me that was incorrect.

I don't care what the witness said. For all I know, he could have said anything to protect himself. This dog was wandering and the Owners should have been cited for failing to keep their dog contained and a potential threat to the public and Peta should investigate them for neglect for allowing the animal to wander.