Giovanny Aldama Garcia, a Florida resident, faces serious charges after abandoning his dog during Hurricane Milton. A third-degree felony, severe animal cruelty, is the charge against him. After looking into the event, State Attorney Suzy Lopez made the announcement about the accusations. Lopez pointed out that there are stiffer consequences for offenses committed under a state of emergency, like Hurricane Milton. Aldama Garcia acknowledged that during his evacuation to Georgia, he left his dog, Jumbo, tethered to a post on Interstate 75. An alert motorist provided information to the Florida Highway Patrol. After searching the area, the trooper discovered the dog—which was chained and almost completely immersed in water—near his neck. The trooper can be seen comforting the scared animal on bodycam footage. Jumbo's life was most likely spared by the trooper's quick intervention.Following the dog's rescue, the trooper took him to the vet, where he was given the all-clear. After then, Jumbo was brought to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center. Through social media, the Leon County Humane Society made it clear that the dog, who has been given the name "Trooper" in honor of his rescuer, is safe and in their care. They made it clear that Aldama Garcia and the dog were not reunited. According to Lopez, there was first misunderstanding over Trooper's position. He was rescued by a trooper who went back to the pet shelter to help in his relocation to Tallahassee. It was established by the Leon County Humane Society that Aldama Garcia, the original owner, chose not to come forward. Because of the approaching storm destruction in the Bay Area, the governor's office got in touch with the Humane Society last Wednesday to make sure the trooper was safe. Trooper is now going through a transitional phase in foster care. The welfare of the dog was a priority for the humane society. They don't know anything about Trooper's life prior to his desertion. Lopez emphasized how grave the incidents of animal abuse in Hillsborough County are. The possible sentence for Aldama Garcia's offenses is as much as five years in jail.Lopez believes this punishment may not be sufficient. She urges lawmakers to reconsider penalties for abandoning animals during emergencies. She assured the public that Trooper would not be returned to Aldama Garcia. The case raises significant questions about the responsibility of pet owners during disasters. It underscores the need for stricter laws to protect animals in similar situations. The swift response from the Florida Highway Patrol likely saved Trooper from further distress or even death.
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