263 Animals, NewsOct 18, 2024 Cruel Owner Arrested For Tying His Dog To Fence During Hurricane Milton Reveals Why He Did It Michelle Tian and Renan Duarte Open list comments 12 Vote arrow up Vote arrow down 34 Open list comments 12 Checkmark Link copied! Share icon Share Checkmark Link copied! Share icon Share Modal close ADVERTISEMENT A Florida man who left his dog tied to a fence during the onslaught of Hurricane Milton has finally been caught. The white bull terrier, now known as “Trooper,” was abandoned along Interstate 75 in Tampa as residents evacuated before the storm.Giovanny Aldama Garcia, the dog’s owner, was arrested on Monday under the charges of aggravated animal cruelty, a third-degree felony. Highlights A Florida man was arrested for leaving jos dog tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton. The owner claims he left his dog due to lack of accomodation options. Politicians were urged to toughen laws on animal mistreatment. A Florida dog owner has been arrested after leaving his dog abandoned and tied to a fence during Hurricane MiltonShare iconImage credits: Leon County Humane Society When Florida Highway Patrol officers stumbled upon the scene, the dog had already been trapped “in flood waters up to his chest.” The group released a bodycam video on X on October 9, with the caption: “FHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning. Do NOT do this to your pets please…”In the video, Trooper’s white head is visible on a grassy hill by the highway. The dog can be heard growling and barking while standing in a deep puddle, as the officer offers reassuring words, saying, “I don’t blame you.” Share iconADVERTISEMENTImage credits: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s OfficeWhen Garcia was confronted about his behavior, the 23-year-old simply stated that he left his dog, Jumbo, because he “couldn’t find anyone to pick the dog up.” Following the incident, politicians have been asked to change current laws regarding the mistreatment of animalsShare iconImage credits: FHPTampaFHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning. Do NOT do this to your pets please… pic.twitter.com/8cZJOfkJL2— FHP Tampa (@FHPTampa) October 9, 2024 Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez didn’t hesitate to put Garcia on blast.“In Hillsborough County, we take animal cruelty very seriously. This defendant is charged with a felony and could face up to five years in prison for his actions,” Lopez stated. “Quite frankly, I don’t think that is enough.”Share iconImage credits: FLHSMV“Hopefully, lawmakers take a look at this case and discuss changing the law to allow for harsher penalties for people who abandon their animals during a state of emergency.” ADVERTISEMENTThe owner seemed to have searched for the dog at a local shelter after the storm Share iconImage credits: Leon County Humane SocietyGarcia allegedly traveled to Hillsborough County Animal Shelter two days after Hurricane Milton made landfall and showed photos of his dog to a shelter clerk to prove that he owned Trooper.He found out the terrier was being housed at Leon County Animal Shelter instead. When an employee contacted Garcia, he reportedly said he’d “surrender ownership” of the dog if Trooper was placed with a loving foster family.Share iconImage credits: Leon County Humane SocietyGarcia has not publicly commented on the incident or his arrest. Ic_polls Poll Question Thanks! Check out the results: Newsletter Subscribe to Access Exclusive Polls Subscribe By entering your email and clicking Subscribe, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Privacy Policy. Ic check outlined Thank you! You've successfully subscribed to newsletters! Ic_puzzle Games View all games Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Share on Facebook Michelle Tian Writer, BoredPanda staff View profile Read more » Hi! I'm a newswriter at BoredPanda, constantly seeking to tell other people's stories and give voice to those that may not have one. I'm in love with how powerful words can be, and I hope to share that with as many people as I can! Read less » Michelle Tian Writer, BoredPanda staff Read more » Hi! I'm a newswriter at BoredPanda, constantly seeking to tell other people's stories and give voice to those that may not have one. I'm in love with how powerful words can be, and I hope to share that with as many people as I can! Read less » View profile Renan Duarte Author, BoredPanda staff View profile Read more » This lazy panda forgot to write something about itself. Read less » Renan Duarte Author, BoredPanda staff Read more » This lazy panda forgot to write something about itself. Read less » View profile Show All Contributors Hide Contributors Get the latest inspiring stories via our awesome iOS app! Download Bored Panda app! What do you think ? Add photo comments POST arthbach arthbach Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Not many look so happy to be in the back of state trooper's car. I hope this dog finds a loving home with people who will care for him properly. Vote comment up 6 6points Vote comment down reply Scott Rackley Scott Rackley Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 day ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Utter BS. No lodging? Lets make sure I tie the dog down to ensure it drowns. Not take the leash off so it could at least find high ground and survive. Let's make sure it's in the first place that floods, a ditch. Vote comment up 5 5points Vote comment down reply meekins meekins Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 23 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report that was exactly my thought - he didn’t just abandon the dog tied/chained or in a crate at home like some, which is bad enough. he tied him on the side of a road in a ditch that *already* had a deep puddle. the instant i saw that dog’s photo my first thought was how it look so clearly like the owner drove until they found that water-filled ditch and then tied the dog there to make sure the dog drowned in the storm. and then has the gall to go around asking for him and saying he “surrendered ownership” Vote comment up 4 4points Vote comment down reply Load More Replies... Cheryl Squicciarini Cheryl Squicciarini Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Something also needs to be done about the hospitality industry’s response to pet owners traveling with pets during a state of emergency. Demand a cleaning/damage deposit but don’t turn people away because of their pets. Vote comment up 4 4points Vote comment down reply Load More Comments POST arthbach arthbach Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Not many look so happy to be in the back of state trooper's car. I hope this dog finds a loving home with people who will care for him properly. Vote comment up 6 6points Vote comment down reply Scott Rackley Scott Rackley Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 day ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Utter BS. No lodging? Lets make sure I tie the dog down to ensure it drowns. Not take the leash off so it could at least find high ground and survive. Let's make sure it's in the first place that floods, a ditch. Vote comment up 5 5points Vote comment down reply meekins meekins Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 23 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report that was exactly my thought - he didn’t just abandon the dog tied/chained or in a crate at home like some, which is bad enough. he tied him on the side of a road in a ditch that *already* had a deep puddle. the instant i saw that dog’s photo my first thought was how it look so clearly like the owner drove until they found that water-filled ditch and then tied the dog there to make sure the dog drowned in the storm. and then has the gall to go around asking for him and saying he “surrendered ownership” Vote comment up 4 4points Vote comment down reply Load More Replies... Cheryl Squicciarini Cheryl Squicciarini Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Something also needs to be done about the hospitality industry’s response to pet owners traveling with pets during a state of emergency. Demand a cleaning/damage deposit but don’t turn people away because of their pets. Vote comment up 4 4points Vote comment down reply Load More Comments You May Like 50 Dogs Who Clearly Think They’re Cats, And Honestly, No One Can Blame Them (New Pics) Donata Ruzgaitė 50 Memes That Dog Owners May Find Funny And Relatable Shelly Fourer "Find The Perpetrator": Florida Troopers Rescue Dog Tied To Fence Ahead Of Hurricane Milton Ugnė Lazauskaitė Back to Homepage More about Animals Homepage Trending Animals Arrow point to left Homepage Next in Animals Arrow point to right Related on Bored Panda
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