Andrea Rosebrock 
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A little 6-month-old pitbull/mastiff puppy was the innocent victim when a domestic dispute got out of hand in Fairfax, VA. Terrence G. Merritt, 41, and Latoya Grant, 24, were arguing and Merritt threw the puppy out a second floor window of the King Louis Drive apartment.
The puppy suffered a broken front paw in the fall and was taken by animal control for medical treatment. It will most likely be available for adoption soon.
Merritt and Grant were both arrested and charged with animal cruelty. They’ll be in court in October.
This is yet another case of domestic violence and animal abuse going hand in hand, an innocent victim paying the price. When you think about it, it could have just as easily been a child who was the victim. So for those of you who say “it was just a dog,” yes, in this case it was, but what about next time, or what about if there was a child there, who would have been the victim then? This is yet another reason why animal abuse needs to be prosecuted vigorously!!
The correlations between animal abuse and domestic and child abuse are well known and documented. Very often in cases of familial abuse, you also find animal abuse. This needs to be taken seriously. I don’t know how often this has to be pointed out for it to get through the thick skulls of those in law enforcement and our judicial system!! Animal abuse is not a joke or a game, it is often a precursor or in addition to violence against people. People who don’t think twice about hurting the most innocent and voiceless members of our society also often won’t think twice about hurting others, especially when they find out there is practically no punishment for their cruel behavior!
hahahaha..this time they are close to me!!!! piece of trash .time to search for them
Karen-I am right behind you! I live in Fairfax; Not too far from where these two losers reside. What a disgrace! I saw them on the news last night, and immediately felt the shame of sharing a state with these two pieces of garbage. Hope they give them the max!
Thanks for posting D~
sick!
Get’em for me too “NGN”… I’ll even drive down and bring the rope just point me to a good tree
I tried to find more information on this case but came up pretty empty,I do know that often domestic abusers will threaten or harm an animal to enforce their will on the abused partner. It’s a big problem for abused wives who have to flee and know their husband will hurt or kill the pets if they can’t get them out and hidden. Not knowing any more than the bare facts I wonder at them both being arrested for animal cruelty, I hope you can update us on this case.
This probably isn’t the first time this guy abused. I bet it gets more aggressive each time. He has probably hurt that little fur baby before and they covered it up. But throwing it out the window is hard to cover up. They should both be punished. Her for allowing that little fur baby to live around him. Did she think it would all be alright? I would do anything to protect my babies. She has a kitchen, right. There are knives. Stab the sick SOB, maybe then he’ll get the picture.
There’s no such thing as ‘just a dog’ – ever. Dogs are mammals just like people. They feel fear and pain, just like people. They learn things and know things and remember things, just like people. They can be harassed and tortured, just like people. It is never acceptable for our society to condone or even tolerate cruelty. People who are cruel and sadistic are, as the article points out, dangerous to us all but particularly dangerous to the most vulnerable members of our society. Consequences must be suitable and swift, and sufficient to ensure that the behavior is Never repeated.
Sick sob’s! I am glad there was an arrest, but our police and judicial people have to wake up! Gals, I am with you on this one, I will drive down and deal with him in my own ways. A tree and rope are too good for both of them. Where is that island we were all discussing before. Let these morons beat the hell out of each other and kill each other – we do not need them anyhow.
I am glad that that little sweetie is away from those jerks. I feel my blood boil when I see these innocents put into these positions where they had no choice. But he certainly looks happy sitting in a lap, even with all the bandages!
Look like 2 druggies with 1/4 of a brain between the 2 of them
Whoa…Terry! 1/4 of a brain? You gave them THAT much? I give them NO BRAIN! Look at that sweet pup’s face. I hope he get’s a beuatiful forever home!