October 20th 2023.
A horrific scene unfolded in Daytona Beach, Florida when a man was arrested for severely beating a dog with a baseball bat. Gary Holmes, 35, was apprehended on October 17th for felony cruelty to animals, and is currently in custody at the Volusia County Branch Jail without bond. His arrest comes shortly after he was released on bond for assaulting a woman.
The incident was caught on camera and showed Holmes walking with a black and white dog on a leash. The canine showed no signs of aggression towards him, however, Holmes attached the leash to the stairwell of a building and proceeded to beat the animal several times with a bat.
The dog managed to escape and attempted to flee, but Holmes caught up to it on the second-floor landing and continued to hit it with the bat. The animal was later found bleeding on the ground and was taken to the Ormond Beach Emergency Animal Hospital, where it was unfortunately put down.
When police arrived, Holmes was holding a bat and a pocket knife, and had a small cut on his face. He claimed he was attacked by a large dog, but the video evidence contradicted his story.
The tragic incident has caused outrage among animal rights activists, who are calling for justice to be served to the perpetrator. This is a reminder of why animal cruelty must be taken seriously and the importance of reporting any suspicious behaviour to the authorities.
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