Target: Katherine Fernandez Rundle, State Attorney, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Florida
Goal: Pursue cruelty case involving a dog allegedly left severely emaciated on a filthy balcony, and seek appropriate punishment if guilt is established.
From another apartment, neighbors could see a dog whose appearance alarmed them: an animal apparently reduced to skin and bone, lying on a balcony amid waste. Residents shared footage and sought help. Their concern led animal services personnel to remove the dog from the apartment during the early morning hours.
Kevin Benjamin was arrested and faces an animal cruelty charge involving intent to injure or kill. Residents said the dog had remained in concerning conditions for days. The supplied account alleges no visible food, drinking water, or shade. Veterinary findings and the full circumstances must determine whether unlawful deprivation caused the animal’s condition.
Witnesses who raise credible concerns deserve a response that continues after an animal is carried to safety. Urge prosecutors to examine the footage, establish responsibility, and seek a sentence proportionate to any proven cruelty, including appropriate protections against future animal harm.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear State Attorney Fernandez Rundle,
The alleged sight of an emaciated animal lying among waste on a building’s balcony prompted neighbors to act, and the dog concerned was rescued from the property. Their recordings may establish a timeline; veterinarians can explain the dog’s medical needs.
Please evaluate the available evidence concerning food, water, shelter, and care rather than relying solely on a video’s emotional impact. We ask that witness statements and veterinary assessments receive careful attention, including any evidence relevant to the charged intent. The dog’s condition deserves a medically grounded explanation, and criminal responsibility must be established through the legal process.
If the charge is proven, seek meaningful punishment and any lawful restrictions needed to prevent further cruelty. Please support continued protective care while the case is resolved and ensure that the animal’s documented suffering informs your sentencing position. Follow the rescue with a thorough prosecution and consequences justified by the evidence.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Burkhard Mücke
