Andrea Rosebrock 
The little female, brindle boxer-mix that was so brutally tortured by a pack of boys and young men in Philadelphia several weeks ago is still recovering at the Humane Society’s facilities in Hunting Park. About eight or so boys and young men doused the the dog with accelerant, lit her on fire then proceeded to kick and beat the poor dog as she cowered in pain and fear. Horrified onlookers called the police but the abusers got away.
Etana, as the the dog was named, means ’strong spirit.’ Jen Utley, who named the pup, is the wife of Phillies second baseman Chase Utley. She was volunteering when the dog was brought into the SPCA and the Utley’s have taken over sponsoring her and are paying all her medical expenses.
“Anybody that can beat up a 35-pound dog is a coward in my book,” said Chase Utley.
Investigators say they are close to making some arrests in the case. And hopefully in about a month or so when Etana is recovered she’ll find a wonderful new home with a loving family!
So good to hear that a sports figure who is given so very much more than the rest of us in financial resources is actually using those monies for good. Every animal hospital and shelter in our country should have a sponsorship program where there is a fund of monies to provide for the medical expenses for animals that come in and need care. I for one, would much rather see my tax dollars go for that instead of many of the other nonsense programs that our congress supports.
Yes I agree with Roseanne. It is great to hear that folks with “money”
are using it to help these poor animals. I know it sounds gliche…but
although one person cannot save all the animals, even if we help make the
difference for even ‘one’ we’ve done our part and made a HUGE difference
collectively.
I’m glad to hear Etana is doing better after her terrible ordeal. I hope someone
does step up to adopt her and care for her like a little treasure…after all
that’s exactly what she is
As for what is going on in Atlanta, wouldn’t it be great if bystanders actually
stepped in and went after these punks? Ah sometimes justice is our own
hands can be MORE effective ……. something to think about.
Sorry read this incorrectly…looks like this happened in Philadelphia NOT Atlanta.
ANY UPDATE ON THIS SWEETHEART? DID THEY EVER MAKE ANY ARRESTS