On January 24th, the emaciated bodies of three chained dogs were discovered, huddled together inside a doghouse. The pit bulls had been starved to death by their guardian Jimmy Lee Spears Jr. Three felony warrants were issued for Spears. This is the first case of Susie's Law to be tried in NC County. Prior to the enactment of Susie's Law, such acts of animal cruelty were considered misdemeanours. The Law, named after Susie (see petition picture), a dog who survived being tortured and burned, means that the case can be tried as a Class H Felony, which is punishable by jail time.

Spears will appear in court in March. Please ask the DA to prosecute Jimmy Lee Spears Jr. to the fullest extent of the law.

Photo credit: Stefanie Milroy (NCAVW)