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A Florida man has beenchargedwith aggravated animal cruelty aftertying his dogto a fence ahead of Hurricane Miltons landfall.
The dogwas foundin chest-deep waters on Interstate 75 in Tampa and rescued byFlorida Highway Patrol troopers on October 9.
Giovanny Aldama Garcia has since been identified as the animals former owner.
Garcia reportedly admitted abandoning the dog, renamedTrooper, as heevacuatedto Georgia on the same day that thestormmade landfall.
Do NOT do this to your pets yo… Trooper was later brought to Leon County Humane Society, ashelterlocated in Tallahassee, Florida.
This defendant is charged with a felony and could face up to five years in prison for his actions.
Quite frankly, I dont think that is enough.
Garcia was reportedly released on bond, with no attorney listed in Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office inmate records.
Ron DeSantis held on Tuesday (October 15).
The criminal investigation is active and ongoing, the Florida Dept.
of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles stated on the same day.
Now, the shelter is focused on theanimals healthbefore they can find him the best possible owner.
I hope Trooper finds his perfect family soon, a netizen expressed
Thanks!
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