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Case #4036 Rating: 3.2 out of 5
Bloodhound kicked nearly to death
Windsor, CT (US)Incident Date: Friday, Aug 31, 2001
County: Hartford
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Thomas J. Ferranti
Thomas J. Ferranti, 33, of 124 Fieldstone Drive pleaded guilty to cruelty to an animal and breach of peace.
Enfield Superior Court JudgeJonathan J. Kaplan has sentenced Ferranti to an 18-month suspended sentence, two year's probation, a $1,500 fine and 300 hours of community service.
Ferranti became angry at Max, their 8-month old bloodhound when he became tangled in the cord of a carpet shampoorer. He kicked the dog as if it were a football.
The veterinarian didn't believe the story Ferranti's wife gave him regarding Max's injuries. The veterinarian said the dog was in danger of dying if she did not tell him exactly how the injuries occurred. The vet said he couldn't treat the dog unless he know what had really happened.
Stacy Ferranti apologized for lying to the vet and told him that her husband became angry when the dog was tangled in the cord of the carpet shampoorer and then kicked Max.
The veterinarian said the injuries were similar to that of being hit by a car but without the external injuries. Because of the kicking injury Max needed to be given intravenous medication and placed in an air tent at the veterinarian's office.
Ferranti said from the moment he kicked the dog he was sorry. He said he liked the dog and became frustrated when the dog wouldn't move.
Judge Kaplan said the crime was horrible but based on the information and testimony he received, Ferranti has lived an exemplary life. What happened that night was not representative of his whole life.
Ferranti's attorney, Stephen H. Solomson said Ferranti has been undergoing treatment for panic and anxiety attacks, his marriage nearly dissolved and is now in martial counseling.
As part of Ferranti's sentencing, Kaplan ordered him to particiapte in any psychological, psychiatric and substance abuse counseling determined necessary by a probation officer; exhibit no violence toward any household member or pet; perform 300 hours of community service at any nonprofit or municipal organization dedicated to the care of animals. Judge Kaplan rejected a recommendation of a large fine and large charitable contribution instead of jail time as too easy. References« CT State Animal Cruelty Map
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