Last year in May, a 2-year-old pit bull, later named Phoenix, was doused with gasoline and set on fire. Reports indicate that spectators were actually laughing as the dog burned. The police Officer who used her sweatshirt to put out the fire said:

"This was one of the most cruel things I've ever seen. It hurt me to my heart. She was screaming, rolling around on the ground. I've never heard a dog make that sound."

Phoenix survived with burns on 98 % of her body. Her tongue, her eyes and pads were scorched off. Wrapped in bandages, she was getting treatment for her burns. Phoenix received help through a BARCS program called the Franky Fund that helps homeless and abused animals get the medical care they need. Despite her extraordinary pain and cruel treatment, the veterinary staff reported that she was wagging her tail and trying to walk toward her caregivers for comfort. Sadly, her body was under such tremendous stress from her injuries that her kidneys began to shut down and four days after the incident, the doctors had to euthanize her.

Two seventeen year old juveniles were arrested. The animal abuse case against them was scheduled for 30th June, but may have been postponed to 20th September, 2010.

This sample letter will automatically be sent to the Mayor's Office, the State's Attorney, and to members of the Baltimore City Council. Please demand justice for Phoenix, and ask them to take a firm stand against animal abuse !

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