Target: James Montoya, District Attorney, 34th Judicial District, El Paso County, Texas
Goal: Fully prosecute allegations that a two-month-old puppy was dragged, kicked, choked, and stuffed into a shopping bag, and seek serious penalties if the charges are proven.
A two-month-old boxer-mix puppy named Harmony reportedly suffered severe burns on all four paws and a fractured rib after an attack near a busy transit stop. According to sworn witness affidavits, an elderly man dragged and kicked the puppy across hot pavement before tightly twisting her collar around her neck.
Witnesses further alleged that Harmony was choked for several seconds and then stuffed into a commercial shopping bag. An emergency veterinary examination documented severe burns affecting all four paws and a fractured rib. Investigators identified 73-year-old Carlos Jose Fernandez as the suspect, and he was formally indicted on two counts of cruelty to a non-livestock animal. Fernandez has not been convicted, and the allegations remain unresolved.
Harmony has been surrendered to El Paso Animal Services, but the criminal case is still pending. Prosecutors should carefully evaluate the sworn witness testimony, veterinary findings, investigative records, and every other piece of admissible evidence. If the felony charges are proven beyond a reasonable doubt, seek meaningful penalties proportionate to the conduct established in court.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District Attorney Montoya,
Harmony, a two-month-old boxer-mix puppy, apparently suffered severe burns on all four paws and a fractured rib. Witnesses allege that she was forcefully dragged and kicked across hot pavement, choked by her collar, and stuffed into a commercial shopping bag.
Carlos Jose Fernandez has been indicted on two counts of cruelty to a non-livestock animal. Please ensure prosecutors fully examine the sworn witness statements, veterinary evidence, investigative records, and any other relevant admissible evidence.
If the state proves these felony charges beyond a reasonable doubt, pursue a conviction and serious penalties reflecting the suffering established by the evidence. A two-month-old puppy allegedly left with burned paws and a fractured rib deserves a complete, evidence-driven prosecution and appropriate accountability for every offense ultimately proven.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Michael Day
