A Sanford, Florida homeowner's pet camera caught something no one should have to watch: an HVAC technician kicking their 12-year-old Chihuahua, Boomer, so hard in the head that the small dog was knocked out cold, then suffered a seizure that lasted several minutes.

Richardson Noel, 43, was on a service call for ElDante HVAC Services LLC when he struck Boomer with his work boot. Boomer's owner, Ryan Menzies, described the moment he saw the footage, telling WESH 2 News: "He gave a 100-pound kick to an animal that's 5 pounds." Boomer survived. A veterinarian found no broken bones, though he may still be dealing with internal bruising.

Noel has been fired and charged with aggravated animal cruelty. He was released after posting an $8,000 bond. That charge is a start, but too many people who commit acts like this in Florida still walk away with a slap on the wrist.

We're calling on the State Attorney for Florida's 18th Judicial Circuit to pursue the maximum charges against Noel and make sure this case sets a real precedent. We're also calling on the Florida Legislature to strengthen mandatory sentencing for aggravated animal cruelty convictions, so the next Boomer isn't just lucky to survive.

No pet should be kicked unconscious in their own home by someone their family trusted to be there. Sign the petition to demand full prosecution for Boomer's attacker and stronger animal cruelty laws in Florida, before another animal pays the price.