Andrea Rosebrock 
Robert Allen Fullmer, 54 of Talent, OR was facing three counts of felony aggravated animal abuse after he killed 5 puppies that were left in his care. Tired of caring for the puppies of his roommate who was incarcerated, he killed the 8-week-old lab puppies, stuffed them in plastic bags and then they were dumped at Southern Oregon Humane Society in a plastic container.
His sentence of 40 days in jail, 35 of which had already been served prior to sentencing, and two years probation, is just another travesty of justice for animals and a slap on the wrist for an animal abuser!
“It’s a slap on the wrist,” said Sally Mackler, director of Spay/Neuter Your Pet. “Studies show that people who do these kinds of things to animals often will go on and do these kinds of things to people.”
Prior to the plea agreement, Fullmer was facing five counts of felony first-degree aggravated animal abuse, five counts of first-degree animal abuse and possession of methamphetamine. Fullmer was jailed 35 days ago on $250,000 bail. He will be in jail for five more days, Markiewicz said.
The District Attorney’s Office agreed to dismiss two of the felony aggravated animal abuse charges and all of the lesser charges because Fullmer took responsibility for killing at least three of the puppies, Markiewicz said.
Each of Fullmer’s guilty pleas earned him 20 days of jail time and two years’ supervised probation from the judge. White ordered Fullmer’s jail time on two of the three sentences to be served concurrently. Jail time for the third sentence will be served consecutively. Fullmer also must undergo any counseling deemed necessary by his probation officer, avoid all intoxicants, agree to possess no domestic animal for the next 15 years and pay $100 in fines, White said. (Mail Tribune)
DA Jerry Markiewicz knows he’s going to receive irate calls about the lax sentence but he;a actually pleased with the sentence he got. He says that “felony sentencing guidelines by the state Legislature restrict judges from handing down the type of sentence that many in the public might expect.”
“My last aggravated animal abuse case only got 10 days, so I’m excited,” Markiewicz said.
Sounds like it’s past time for some laws to be looked at and changed and Mackler says she plans to look into it.
“I had no idea the sentencing was so limited,” said Mackler. “I’m appalled.”
Fullmer also bas quite the list of crimes to his name including multiple felony and misdemeanor convictions for drug charges, driving under the influence and resisting arrest.
I can tell you that I honestly violates his parole and lands his sorry ass behind bars for an more extended stay! I also hope that this will shine a bright hot spotlight on OR’s lax laws and effect some changes and soon! This is not justice!! Those five innocent puppies were killed, they suffered, they had no chance and this POS, who commits crime again and again will be back on the streets to wreak more havoc on society!
This is in fact appalling. However, the DA points out perfectly where the real problem lies. It is not that he, or the judge, does not feel that animal cruelty charges of this magnitude might require a more severe sentencing, it is the fact that Oregon’s laws and guidelines don’t allow for it.
There are other states that have much higher laws, Alabama, for example, a person was sentenced to 9 yrs for dog torturing. But there also states with even laxer laws, in Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota and Mississippi, animal cruelty is not even considered a felony.
I agree with you Jorge which is why I am not calling for the Judge’s or DA’s head on a platter but asking that people work to get the inadequate laws and sentencing guidelines changed! And not just in OR, but every state that refuses to take animal abuse seriously.
D.
THIS GUY LOOKS SCARRY TO ME. KINDA LIKE CHARLES MANSION.
Look at this ugly bastard , does he look normal to you , he should not be near animals or children , just scum like himself
Surely laws should have been changed by now! things need to be done, those poor innocent puppies I mean if he didnt want to look after them then give them to somebody who would care for them.
Animals deserve to have stronger laws just like humans, a life for a life thats the way it should be!
Well, are any of us really surprised? After all, as D always says, “it’s just a dog”. I agree, this jacka** looks quite a bit like that horrid Charles Manson. He should be put out of EVERYONE’S misery. 54 yrs old???? Look’s more like 80! Maybe, with all the drugs he does, he’ll overdose and be gone! We can only hope. We all know that justice will be served on this POS, one way or another.
RIP sweet little puppies. You are safe now.
This is so wrong.Poor pups murdered and this creep gets so little time.He cheated not only those poor babies out of a long,loving life but 5 families as well who could have loved and treasured these little ones.The laws need to change so these sickos will stop killing these innocents.RIP little ones.
They should stuff this SOB in a bag. Isn’t that where trash gos.
This update about this monster left me speechless, and I had to get back to it. I agree that all the drugs he has taken during his lifetime has aged this man, as he looks like a very elderly person, and not that of a middle aged person.
What is wrong with the state of Oregon? Their damn laws are too lax because everyone is growing their own weed in the backyards, and enjoying it a bit too much.
We, in reference to the regulars who post here, must pull together and write letters, send pictures, send valid stories to our legislatures to strengthen animal cruelty/abuse laws. We have to speak for those who have passed on and are awaiting at Rainbow Bridge, who have all died senseless deaths at the hands of these horrible horrible monsters who call themselves human beings.
Don’t want to preach, but there is strength in numbers.
RIP little ones. You are in better hands now, resting with God, instead of with any monster who would even dare hurt you. I promise I will see you all at the bridge!