Andrea Rosebrock 
Update 6/21/09 – Military Punishment for Dog Killer, Abuser a Joke! No Justice! VIDEO
Update 5/14/09 – Tinkerbelle & Wrigley, Not Zimmerman’s First Victims? VIDEO
Frank Zimmerman, a soldier at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, TX, and his wife, adopted two dogs from Pet Guardian Angel two weeks ago. Now one, Tinkerbelle, is dead and the other, a puppy named Wrigley, has a broken leg. Zimmerman has been arrested but it’s unclear what charges, if any, were brought against him.
“It’s hard to believe people can do that to an animal,” said Sheila Smith, an administrative assistant at PGA. “That’s very upsetting. We trust these people. We try to screen them as best we can to see if they can be responsible pet owners.”
PGA found out what happened when a Ft. Bliss official arrived at their facility and informed them. Wrigley was taken to Eastwood Animal Clinic to have his broken leg at the expense of their organization.
Zimmerman’s wife said he didn’t mean to hurt the dogs but when they didn’t listen he took his anger out by beating them. “Frank beat Tinkerbelle with a leash and he stomped on her until she died,” she said.
Wow, how can she say that he didn’t mean to hurt them when he beat them?? He meant to hurt them. No one beats someone or something without wanting to inflict hurt and pain and damage! I guess the stomping wasn’t meant to hurt the dog either. Sick bastard! Wonder if she also feels the lash of his anger?
PGA staff say that El Paso needs to prosecute animal cruelty cases much more vigorously. “They need to be more strict. If someone is willing to harm an animal he’s willing to kill a person. That’s our concept,” said Smith said.
Y’know, I like to believe that most soldiers act with honor and I have great respect for our troops and do support them. The stories of soldiers going to incredible lengths to bring home rescued dogs and cats from war zones can’t help but touch your heart but then you hear a story like this of like the one where the soldier tossed the puppy off a cliff and videotaped it and you have to wonder sometimes.
I hope there’s no children… I hope the military does something… I hope his sick, sorry ass lands behind bars so someone can mete out the proper and well deserved punished to him….
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Jessie, you said a mouthful there my friend…You have said everything I feel about this sorry POS…..How the hell he has got the nerve to keep posting on this site just shows what sort of sick mentality he has….
You are so right Sam and my point exactly! This is one sick Mo Fo. And, doesn’t know when to quit while he’s ahead. I have no problem venting on this jerk. It’s a great, positive release. It feels good too. Have a bad day……have a chat with Zimmerman and Co. Well, I always like a good challenge, so, as I have said b-4 to this POS and “Loyal Friends”…..bring it on. Too bad I’m not in the great state of Texas….would love to see this POS face to face and finish this once and for all.
You got that one right.
Oh! By the way…I too signed the petition. I also e-mailed it to every one I could think of. They only have around 300 signatures and need 1000. Let keep it going and make it successful. I want this POS put away forever! Tinkerbell will never see the light of day again….why should he?
Could someone please copy and paste the link to the petition?
Jen, here is the petition site. I’m trying to get it targeted right. Is there anyone that can help me? Evelyn and I wrote it, but Evelyn posted it under her account. Therefore, I can’t go in and make any changes, but I can relay the info to her. Please help!
Petition site: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/adoption-dog-stomped-to-death-by-soldier” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/adoption-dog-stomped-to-death-by-soldier
Thank you to all who have signed it!
Trust me, I will sue.
Sorry about the suing comment. Midwest Lab Rescue just terrifies me.
Wynne, why do you say Midwest Lab Rescue terrifies you?
Frank Zimmerman is a disgrace to the U.S. Army, his country and his comrades in arms. If his wife did not have visible signs of abuse I bet she had bruises in areas covered by clothing. It is only a matter of time before she will become a statistic if she stays with this man.
Jessie, when I am at a loss for words, I sure as hell know you will bounce up and “say” things the rest of us cannot or are afraid to say. WTG Jess. I appreciate your wording, and yes, I can say I stand behind you 100%.
I should send this link to my bud in TX, who has many many dog/animal loving friends.
Wynne, I remember Abbey, and I have worked with MLR for years – transporting dogs and doing home visits. I am personally offended that you say they should not be in business. They are a very reptuable rescue.
I am not even going to go back to the Abbey situation. I remember that very well, and was very upset about the whole thing. (You had no legal rights to bring Abbey to your home in the first place – if you follow the rules of transport, you are to be in touch with the rescue/transport coordinator every step of the way) Let me just say that my life, is rescue (aside from my paying job), and have brought MANY dogs to MLR, and have followed these dogs from me bringing them to MLR, to their fosters, to their furever homes.
Please do not ever put down MLR on this site as long as I am living. Labbies are the love of my life, and I cannot say enough positive things about MLR.
Thank you Susie. And, please send this to your friend in Texas. The further we get the word out, the more that can be done. Okay…who the heck is Wynne? What is he/she talking about on this comment section of Ft Bliss, what is all the talk about a previous post and the Labbies? It doesn’t make any sense. It has nothing to do with the Ft Bliss/Zimmerman problem. Susie, do you know who this is and why they are bringing this up on here? Is this one of the Alias’ posting comments in Zimmermans favor? Someone let me know. I love my Labbie too Susie….she’s my sweet girl.
I could not figure that one out, but I think I know who she is, and would rather not say too much. I recall the big hulabaloo over Abbey. Cannot figure out why she posted in this section, unless she knows Zimmerman, or thought she was on a different type of site to post. I am befuddled on this one.
I will send this to my bud in TX. His breed is rottis (which I love their eyes), and knows I am a lab nut, but we still love each other as friends and respect each others dog loves.
Wish I was closer to TX to voice my opinion down there.
Found it Susie! There was a post from you (I believe), it said Susie March 30th, re: this Wynne. Didn’t sound too good. Still do not understand why she’s getting so all fired up over a situation that does not involve Zimmerman on this site. I think she belongs on another. I hate when people threaten with that “SUE” word. Sue crazy people are the cause of a lot of trouble in this world. Sounds more like someone should be suing her.
As far as your friend in Texas Susie, sounds like a really nice guy. Must be, if he’s a friend of yours. Thanks for sending this on to him. JUSTICE FOR WRIGLEY AND TINKERBELL!!!!!
Jess, have you got your investigator hat on? That was quick. I do not like people who “sue” either, it is just an excuse for their own problems.
All of you would like my bud in TX. And if you all think I spoil my boys, HE IS WORSE!!!!
Yes, JUSTICE FOR WRIGLEY AND TINKERBELL!
It was some nutjob from Midwest Labs who posted this on this thread, not I. I am stable. MLR is unstable. That’s why they scare me! Plus they are liars. Why not mention that the “home” I was transporting Abby to refused to take her? And the reason was they had to go to a party?
Wynne, but why the hell are you posting this on this blog? Your feelings towards MLR has nothing to do with Zimmerman.
You ought to leave your personal feelings regarding a rescue to yourself when this particular blog is discussing a totally different subject.
How the hell did you get to this site in the first place? Honestly, I question your stability when you are discussing something totally off topic.
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i would have to say that this has been really interesting and i hope that wrigley gets better really soon. As for tinkerbell she is in doggy heaven and being treated the way she needs to be. I am hurt that there are alot of people getting away with things like this. I just ask that wrigley be ok.. I think that z is crazy And dos need help. have you all thought that his wife is prob scared shitless of him. maybe she dosnt wanna leave because she is scared
Jessie,
Well, I guess if you choose to use this website as a way to vent over this article, guess you did it. I couldnt even finish reading to whatever it was you were trying to say, too much jibbering. Hope you find whatever couseling or relief you were looking for. Anyways, back to something relevent, here is an update: the soldier is getting chaptered out of the military, although its still pending and under which chapter. Glad to hear the dogs are doing better
Not Saying, why are you attacking Jessie, when most of us feel the way she does about Zimmerman? Too much jibbering? B/S I have been quiet, but you would not want me to go on one of my rants about people who abuse dogs. You picked the wrong site who ever you are; which also bothers me. Why can’t you use your first name and let us know who you really are?
I am certainly glad to see he is getting “chaptered out of the military” – let’s hope it is under DISHONORABLE, because this jerk is a disgrace to mankind, and what the military is supposed to stand for.
Ok, Im confused, how I am somehow now “zimmerman” in disguise, But after reading previous posts, i.e. ‘Jessie’ and ‘Sam’ I have come to the conclusion that there are some dillutional, scary-violent or just immature individuals posting on this page. I understand how upset people can get when news like this comes out, but WOW!! By reading posts like these, the first thing that comes to my mind, is extremist in animal lovers, you know, the type that would throw paint on fur coats, etc. Well, if you want to spread the word against animal cruelity, maybe lead by example, do it professional. Makes, the world take you seriously, because, I gaurentee you, I do not.
Not Saying, you have me doing a slow burn right now.
Your words, dillutional, scary-violent people – where did you get these words? Sorry to tell you that we are not extremists in loving animals. No, we would not throw paint of fur coats either. You have no clue as to who any of us are, and what we endure to help get the word out on animal abuse and over population. So DON’T EVEN GO THERE!
Lead by example? Let’s not even go there either – isn’t that what a military figure is supposed to do?
Furthermore, how do you know what we do in our business lives? Do not, repeat do not tell us to lead by example, and to take our love of animals professional. And by the way, I don’t give a damn if you do not take me or anyone else here seriously. I know who I am, my love of animals, how I help homeless animals; and know that the rest of us regulars here on this site do one hell of a lot more to get the word out about animal cruelty and abuse. You are not our judge, and the only one to Judge any of us, will be on the other side of Rainbow Bridge.
I have said it before, and I will say it again. You picked the wrong site to say things as you have on this site. We are devoted to our four legged family members, and will do what we have to do to help those four legged living beings in need – whether it be by cross posting across the internet, emailing, shedding our tears and our fears here on D’s site. Do us all a favor and GO AWAY
Nothing to say. Well perhaps some of us do blow up. But when you have people doing the most vicious things to poor helpless animals and nothing is done to them, well what can you expect. I don’t know about you at all. A monster is a monster, is a monster and no amount of camaflag is going to hide that forever. And yes I for one think that these poor excuses should get what they give, in the extreme. Because they know better and are just plain rabid monsters in the guise of humane beings. And you wouldn’t think twice about putting down a rabid dog, now would you.There’s a difference?
Not Saying
First of all, thank you very much for your update on Zimmerman.Very pleased to hear that he will be leaving the military, as I am sure all of his humane colleagues are as well.
I am VERY confused when you say ‘Glad to hear the DOGS are doing better’ Do you really know what this post is about ???
Thanks to Zimmerman there is only ONE dog doing better, the other one he killed in a rage. TINKERBELL IS DEAD…But thank god Wrigley is doing better….As for us delusional,scary violent, or just immature individuals that post on this site, do you not realise that this is what this site is for. For us to vent our feelings and frustrations about the utter inhumane atrocities perpetrated on our beloved four legged friends.
Most of the time this is all we can do, and have to sit back and see these monsters get away with nothing more than a slap on the wrist. Other times we can start petitions to let people know what is going on and how we feel. Doing it professionally perhaps???And as for leading by example. If you have been reading this site properly, as I very much doubt you have by your comments, you will know that many people here work extensively in dog rescue, and put there money where their mouth is, and with very little thanks from the likes of you!!!!
EXTREMISTS???? NO, just genuine animal lovers that are SICK TO DEATH of people getting away with this shit all the time.
And as for you not taking us seriously, I REALLY don’t think any of us will lose much sleep over that !!!!!
To all of you who have supported Tinkerbelle and Wrigley, you can go to the following website for the update of Zimmerman as of May 08, 2009 – http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/19407523/detail.html. Hopefully he will be court martialed. I don’t feel it’s enough justification, but it’s a start. You can also leave a comment and the more the better! If you read some of the comments…soldiers are even reprimanding that POS. Pray that Bromberg does the right thing!
Thats Right Sam. You said it!
Well, to whom it may concern; I feel bad for you. It is obvious to me that this story has caused you extreme bitterness and grief and I hope some of you seek the counseling and therapy you so desperately need for your anger issues. To Sam; I say DOGS, because it means just that, and I’m pretty sure I know whats going on far more than you. As for me, I will be permately existing this website being that it has become clear to me that this website and select individuals on this website choose to be proactive against animal abuse, buy means of immaturity, unprofessionalism and by threatening use of violence, which I will not be part of. Its my firm belief that being proactive against animal abuse is hard work and takes a lot of patience for the indiviiduals who commit the crime, but attacking strangers on a blog site is not the answer, and does nothing in the resolving for what happened here. I have given all the information that I can and being that I did not put much thought process at the moment for a name other than ‘not saying’ being that I cannot obviously say more than that. Last and foremost, Zimmerman is on his way out, being chaptered, under which article, it hasnt gotten that far. And if anything, PTSD from a deployment cannot blamed here, being Zimmerman has never deployed-ever. Once again, I am glad to hear the dogs are on the fast road to recovery and hope they grow to be the healthy, strong, energenic, lovable dogs they were born to be. God bless
Not Saying – you are apparently ignorant, because it has been posted and discussed – TINKERBELLE IS DEAD!
I am glad you are exiting this site. GOODBYE
My God what planet was that person from !!!It really makes me wonder why they insisted on saying DOGS,and saying that they knew more about it than us. Any possibility there was another incident with a third dog that has not been made known??
I hope to god that is not the case. But why so insistent ???
Lack of a life. Trying to be faithful to Zimmerman. I hope also that there was not another indident with a 3rd dog.
Let’s be grateful they are leaving the site.
Well I might be mistaken but there was another abuse case involving this Jerk. But I don’t have the particulars on the poor things involved, sorry.
Given the spelling, grammar and sentence structure I would say “not saying” is a drunk teenager.
I see what “not saying” was talking about, you people ARE indeed dillutional!!!! I’m confused, other than trying to crucify Zimmerman, what is your mission???? “Not saying” was WRONG to say you are proactive against animal abuse, sounds to me, like a bunch of idiots blogging together, ganging up on nonregular bloggers who visit this page. You have no tact and no point. And what, is Susie the groupie on this page or what???? sad, sad, sad, sad people indeed.
*Note from Admin – FYI – this comment which is supporting “Not Saying” is coming from the same email address and IP as “Not Saying” uses.
“And what, is Susie the groupie on this page or what????”
Jeni, you stepped over the line here. There are laws about slander, and lady, you picked the wrong person to pick on.
I am not “the groupie” on this page. I am a 3 time CANCER SURVIVOR WHO SPENDS MY LIFE OUTSIDE OF MY PAYING JOB DOING ANIMAL RESCUE AND TAKING ANIMALS AWAY FROM MORONS LIKE ZIMMERMAN. How dare you! You don’t know me, or anyone else on this site for that matter. Just because I speak my voice? Tinkerbell sure as hell cannot speak up anymore. This sob KILLED HER. I speak up for all animals because THEY CANNOT TALK, BUT I SURE AS HELL CAN AND WILL DEFEND THEM AND PERSECUTE THOSE WHO HURT AND INJURE THEM.
We are not idiots. You are. Why are you coming to a site where we are all animal lovers?
I had better calm myself down, but Jeni, DO NOT EVER TAKE THAT TONE WITH ME AGAIN, DO YOU HEAR ME?
You know Zimmerman needs to be crusified after what that monster did to those two innocent dogs. They didn’t deserve that treatment they didn’t do anything but this monster does because he did do something. By the way, the way you are talking you must know this POS, do you?
So Why Why Why are you here.
Update 5/14/09 – Tinkerbelle & Wrigley, Not Zimmerman’s First Victims?
You go Susie! Thanks for your support of me and Sam. AND others. I will get on here again soon and voice my oppinion some more on the two idiots that keep speaking out and have NO idea wht the hell they are talking about. NOW, there’s a couple that need some REAL mental help. Hugs to ya!
Well it seems like Not Saying, AKA Jeni, said more than they meant to !!!! They gave us the heads up that poor Tinkerbelle and Wrigley were not the only victims of this monster. It breaks my heart to see that he is obviously a serial dog abuser. This is one POS that should be banned from being within a mile of another animal. My thoughts are with the 2 traumatized dogs returned to the shelter. I pray that they have both found REAL loving homes. I hope to god they throw the book at this monster,anything less is a travesty…ROT IN HELL ZIMMERMAN….
A. Midwest Lab Terrifies me because they are lying,unstable so and sos who don’t know a thing about dogs. They told only their version of the story, and it was not complete. Also, they are no rescue. Rescues have no time to be leaving slanderous messages on any board. And Susie dear, if you look back, you will see that some jerk from Midwest Lab Rescue cut into this thread, not me, Jenius.
Wynne, what the hell is wrong with you? Your last post about MLR was on May 6, 2009. Why in the hell do you keep coming back here to this blog about Tinkerbelle and Wrigley, when MLR has nothing to do with this situation here?
If you are so upset and “terrified” of MLR, take your complaints elsewhere. They do not, repeat, do not belong here on a blog about poor little Tinkerbelle, and about Wrigley.
Get a life. Apparently you don’t have one if you are going to hold a grudge for this length of time.
Okay..You spell genius..with a “G”.Was that a joke?
My name if Martha Williams and I am director of PGA and we adopted the two dogs, to the Zimmermans. They came in twice, seemed like the all American couple with a tiny baby. As it turns out previously they had apparently killed two other dogs adopted from another organization saying they died of parvo and injured and terrified two others. The defense attorney for Zimmerman says he plans to plead that Tinkerbelle, the Golden Retriever puppy, had been abused prior to her adoption which was not true she was a dog that belonged to one of our volunteers neighbors and as she grew large they felt they couldn’t keep her. Her lovely eyes pierced your soul and her beautiful hair her mother had carefully washed to keep her beautiful all crumpled into a mass of broken bones and bloody horror caused by a jack toed boot slung at a helpless animal by an M. P. in the U. S. Army. Don’t let this man get away with what he did. The wife was in great sympathy with her husband weeping wanting to be reunited with him in our opinion a sick minded unfeeling mother of a tiny baby who could have been next victim of his wrath. One can likely be sure this man has abused and likely tortured and killed innocent animals before. This can happen to any rescue which put out hundreds of dogs. WE can ask questions, ask about former pets, ask about the prospective living quarters etc but if a person is determined to get a dog they will become wise to the screening process. A group should form names of those who should not be allowed to adopt and this would be touchy. A step to save horror to another animal starts with one E Mail, one phone call, one list handed to another group. Every day of my life I think about Tinkerbelle and Wrigley we collected money for and got him taken care of, he was so proud living with our VP, he’d mastered the doggie door he must have thought “did I make a mistake?” “I’m so sorry” his hind leg which he presented to his attacker was broken in 3 places. A wonderful woman named Karen Grindstaff ended up paying his bill and adopting him and he is forgetting the horror of Zimmerman but I will never forget. I hope he gets suitable cell mates.
Martha, I am so glad you came to D’s web site. Thank you for coming forward and giving us your valued opinion. I volunteer with rescue, and today I actually took on a job that I will start in a week, adding on a daily basis names to go on the National DNA list. (DNA = Do Not Adopt). I hope and pray that all rescues and adoption centers take notice of this list, as it does give vital information on potential adoptors who are not the best people to own a dog or any other animal for that matter.
I hope and pray that the prosecution does call you as a witness for the trial of this scumbag. You would be an asset to the prosecution of this moron. I sincerely hope he and his wife both rot away in their own jail cells, because she is just as guilty as he is.
Susie, do you live in EP, and if so, is there a way we can email direct or talk about the DNA list?
Thanks!
I just got back in town from vacation. I took on the “job” as posting the national DNA list. I am sure if you ask D for my email address. I don’t know if your reference to EP meant Elmwood Park. I live in the burbs outside of Chicago, but not Elmwood Park.
Or perhaps she was in as much fear of this POS. Since obiouslt he gets something out of harmong defenseless creatures.
Martha, thanks for the kind words! As you know Wrigley is doing great. Today he got to “play” with Maggie (aka Maizy) whom we adopted from you. They had a blast chasing each other, playing with the toys. He wore out pretty quickly since he is still building his strength up, but it was such a joy after all this time, to get to see him play with her instead of just touching noses through the doggie gate. We hope to let him start playing with Jack also in a few days. Jack is so much bigger & we still are a little worried over Wrigley’s leg and don’t want to see him overdo it. Wrigley is absolutely loving his greater freedom!
A little late for this conversation, but, Martha…hearing about Tinkerbelle’s background makes my heart hurt so bad. To think this beautiful, well cared for girl went to LIVE WITH THAT MONSTER…and he stomps her to death.
You know that list would be great, but not just for adoption groups but for everybody. There are people all over that have puppies and kittens and lord knows what else that they let people have everyday of the week. These people need to know to. We all need to know. So hapw about someone that has actses to these low life scum names put it on the net so these animals can at least have a chance. And I don’t see why it would be tricky’ The truth shall set you free and save some lives too.
As far as the DNA list goes, I send it to rescues and Humane Societies upon request. I have to receive an email to my personal adress and then after checking out the rescue/society, I can forward the list.
As far as the Animal Abuser list, like the child abuser list, I doubt, after checking with some attorneys, that that would fly. The governmental officials do not take animal abusers as seriously as they should at this point in time. Which is something we all must work at, to get the word out that these people are dangerous not only to animals but to humans also.
I must say I am so gald that Wrigley is doing good and has a good home. I love dogs and I love cats as much. I am 65 years old and in my life time I have had many many treasure moments with my wonder animals, they give so much love to people. There are monsters in all kind of forms, I hope the last one is not let go, with out some help, because all serial killers they say stat out with animals. So his next step would natural be a person. They need to prevent this if they can. I live in Texas and can you tell most here love their animals very much. I will post this on my space and also on Facebook and on my tweitter. Everyone should if you have one.
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i just wanted to start by saying glad wrigley is doing well. also zimmermans wife was the one to return the to dogs. i feel that you all are attacking the wrong person and she did call and see if someone would pick tinker and wrigley up and they didnt.zimmerman is getting discharged and i know it is not honorable. thanks lexi
Lexi, apparently she did not call the rescue where they had gotten the dogs from. Rescues have it worded in their contract to adopt that should you need to get rid of the animal, they MUST contact the rescue first. Trust me on this, I have worked in rescue for years.
Well if all he got was a slap on the wrist then I’m calling on all military personel in El Paso To police yourselves and give this disgrace to your unit and the uniform something he definately needs ( I don’t have to spell that out to you.
And that wife is delussional. What she should have done was pick up a 2 by 4 and addressed this POS in a manor befitting it. Something he could really understand. And you don’t defend POS’s !
It’s horrific that Zimmerman is reduced in rank and may still be allowed to remain in the army. In just 3 months time, he adopted 6 dogs, which he killed 3 and injured the other 3. So the army turns a blind eye, transfer him to another unit in a different state and aid this monster to continue to torture, terrorize and kill the most innocent of victims in his next town. And this is suppose to be justice. This is a perfect example of a miscarrige of justice.
hey for all you that wanna know…. he did kill three dogs and he did beat three other. and i am glad that wrigley is ok he is a very cute dog. Tinkerbell was a great dog and now she is in a place were she is not in pain.As for frank zimmerman he has been reduced in rank and he has lost pay,also he is being discharged other than honarable discharge. he is in the pshyce worde.. i know that my spelling is not the best and i am sry. the dogs were three months two of them and then there was tinkerbell and wrigley