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“Find The Perpetrator”: Florida Troopers Rescue Dog Tied To Fence Ahead Of Hurricane Milton
Florida Highway Patrol troopers rescued an abandoned dog that had been left tied to a fence ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall.
“Do NOT do this to your pets please,” the agency wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Wednesday (October 9).
The rescue took place near Interstate 75 in Tampa.
In the clip, an officer can be seen approaching the dog stranded in stomach-high water and trying to calm it down.
Highlights
- Troopers rescued an abandoned dog tied to a fence in Tampa hours before Hurricane Milton's landfall.
- The pet was rescued by Florida Highway Patrol troopers after a caller reported seeing it near the exit for Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.
- Florida Gov. DeSantis saidthe state “will hold anyone who mistreats pets accountable.”
When the dog, which appears to be an English bull terrier, begins growling and barking in fear, the trooper responds, “I don’t blame you.”
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A dog was rescued after being left tied to a fence ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall in Florida
Image credits: @FLHSMV
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis thanked the Highway Patrol on his X page, writing, “It is cruel for anyone to leave a dog tied to a post in the middle of an oncoming storm.”
De Santis added that the state “will hold anyone who mistreats pets accountable.”
The animal was found after an anonymous caller reported seeing it near the exit for Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.
In a follow-up post, the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) said that the dog is “safe and receiving care.”
The abandoned pet was found in stomach-high floodwaters on Wednesday
Image credits: @FLHSMV
Florida Highway Patrol troopers shared a video of the rescue on social media, urging pet owners in high-risk areas not to leave their dogs tied up
FHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning. Do NOT do this to your pets please… pic.twitter.com/8cZJOfkJL2
— FHP Tampa (@FHPTampa) October 9, 2024
The abandoned pet was taken to a veterinarian, where it “received a clean bill of health” after being examined for injuries.
The Highway Patrol officer who rescued the dog volunteered to take care of it, the Miami Herald reported.
If you live in a high-risk area, it’s recommended to prepare a pet care kit in advance. This should include any necessary medications, veterinary and vaccine records sealed in a waterproof bag, food, and photos of your pet in case you become separated.
Those who can’t evacuate with their pets should contact their local animal service or emergency department to check whether they are setting up a temporary shelter.
Pets should never be locked in, tied up, or left in their crate ahead of a hurricane, as this could lead to drowning.
The dog was taken to the veterinarian and is now “safe and receiving care”
Image credits: @FLHSMV
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis thanked the Florida Highway Patrol troopers and said it’s “cruel for anyone to leave a dog tied to a post in the middle of an oncoming storm”
Image credits: CoffindafferFBI
I sure hope they get the person who was so cruel to tie a dog on a fence and leave him to fend for himself in a hurricane.
The Florida Governor is pretty irritated as well.
Please use your platforms to get the word out. Someone knows who did this. #Miltonpic.twitter.com/0wIaFVQ3k0
— Jennifer Coffindaffer (@CoffindafferFBI) October 10, 2024
Hurricane Miltonmade landfall on Florida’s west coast Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane, leaving over 3 million people in the state without power.
At least 36 tornadoes ripped across Florida on Wednesday as the hurricane came ashore.
Four people were killed by tornadoes in St. Lucie County on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, county officials said.
Tampa recorded 1 foot (30 cm) of rain, while Lakeland, about 35 miles (48 kilometers) inland from Tampa, saw 10 inches (25 cm) of rain.
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida’s west coast on Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane, leaving over 3 million people without power
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At least 125 homes have been destroyed across the state, according to Kevin Guthrie, the head of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
By early Thursday (October 10), wind speeds were reduced to a still dangerous 90 mph (150 kph), dropping Milton to a Category 1 hurricane, Reuters reported. Hurricane Milton is now heading out into the Atlantic Ocean.
“There is still danger of life-threatening storm surge along the coast from east-central Florida northward to southern Georgia, where a Storm Surge Warning remains in effect,” the National Hurricane Center (NHC) wrote in their last update.
“Damaging hurricane-force winds, especially in gusts, will continue for a few more hours in east-central and northeastern Florida. Residents are urged to remain in an interior room and away from windows.”
People suggested naming the rescued dog “Trooper” or “Milton”
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ConstantlyJon 1 year ago
what the actual f**k? WHO does this sort of s**t? absolutely terrifying for that poor doggo. So glad they are safe. We can only hope and pray that the owner who did this died in the storm.
Janissary35680 1 year ago
It was probably done to keep the dog from following whoever abandoned it. But even then why?
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KWilly 1 year ago
My pets are my babies. They would be the first thing I would be loading up. The rest of my stuff be damned but I cannot fathom leaving my babies behind. And even worse- leaving them tied to a freaking tree? Disgusting. I would tie my husband to a fence first! (r/sarcasm in case anyone thinks I am serious about the husband thing....)
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
I have a ""pet evacuation kit" for each animal in the house, food, water, bedding, carrier, harnesses, photos, medical paperwork, collar with ID etc) and if anything were to happen, they would be the first "things" in the house that I would safeguard. I think most pet owners feel the same way. It is disgusting that people with absolutely no regard for life or fear or suffering are allowed to bring more life into the world or are allowed to own animals. It makes me sick to my stomach. Thank you for being yet another wonderful person on team "I love my pets"
Load More Replies... Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
"it is 'cruel'" to do this? I think I could come up with stronger adjectives. Oh, the terror that poor creature must have felt. All alone, storming, water rising and they can't escape...thank GOD it was spotted and rescued! Now, re-home this beautiful little life, and tie the person who did this to a fence during the next hurricane. Fair is fair.
Cee Cee 1 year ago
This is an English bull terrier and they are quite rare these days. I have a mini EBT called Pearl. For anyone to treat any animal like this is beyond redemption and deserves serious prison time.Thank goodness this lovely dog was rescued and that his rescuer is taking care of him.
Kaedyn Walsh 1 year ago
Ok. I saw a short on YT that made me tear up as I cuddled w my kitten. I'll type what is said: "in Hawaiian, you don't call yourself your pets 'owner'. You are their Kahu. Kahu has many meanings, among them, 'guardian', 'protector', 'steward', 'beloved attendent'. Basically someone entrusted with the safekeeping of something cherished. Something precious. What a Kahu protects is not their property. What they protect, is a part of their soul."
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Although I've never heard this before, I love what you're saying. I'm not sure if I'd pronounce Kahu properly to use it as a term for myself with the little creatures who I am guardian of, but yes. You protect a part of the soul. Like a horcrux, but without the evil attached to it...
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Pam 1 year ago
This happened in hurricane zones more than you would like to think. I am not sure which storm but I think it was after Katrina that states began to criminalize the action and make the shelters were pet friendly. Also, around that time, more hotel and motels were allowing pets as well. The problem with having to pack up in run at moments notice is that you really are sure where your going. Now, I hope they the a*****e(s) who did this did beat the living c**p out of them! I vote for the name Trooper
Lainey Marie 1 year ago
The idea that someone would do something so incredibly heartless and cruel just makes me sick to my stomach. It's bad enough if someone honestly has to leave their pet behind because they are running for their life but people had plenty of time to plan for their pets and, frankly, to tie your pet up to face a hurricane in such a heartless way must actually have no soul. I hope the owner pays for this dearly.
Midoribird Aoi 1 year ago
My first, generous thoughts were that he was just separated from his owner. Then I read about him being tied up and FUMED.
Cee Cee 1 year ago
Well the cops have arrested the guy who left the dog tied up to die. He's been charged. This was on BBC News today October 16. Well done police and I do hope this lovely English Bull Terrier gets a home worthy of him.
Tonyah Mcanelly 1 year ago
That human is the worst . Like I read in one of the comments I hope the dog is chipped and the owner is found. I would like to tie the person who did this to a fence in stomach high water and leave him there. The look on that dogs face when he was safe in the officers car. Thank you officer for saving this sweet soul.
KatSaidWhat 1 year ago
It says tied so many times you have to be a sub-80 IQ to not understand this.
Load More Replies... ConstantlyJon 1 year ago
what the actual f**k? WHO does this sort of s**t? absolutely terrifying for that poor doggo. So glad they are safe. We can only hope and pray that the owner who did this died in the storm.
Janissary35680 1 year ago
It was probably done to keep the dog from following whoever abandoned it. But even then why?
Load More Replies... KWilly 1 year ago
My pets are my babies. They would be the first thing I would be loading up. The rest of my stuff be damned but I cannot fathom leaving my babies behind. And even worse- leaving them tied to a freaking tree? Disgusting. I would tie my husband to a fence first! (r/sarcasm in case anyone thinks I am serious about the husband thing....)
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
I have a ""pet evacuation kit" for each animal in the house, food, water, bedding, carrier, harnesses, photos, medical paperwork, collar with ID etc) and if anything were to happen, they would be the first "things" in the house that I would safeguard. I think most pet owners feel the same way. It is disgusting that people with absolutely no regard for life or fear or suffering are allowed to bring more life into the world or are allowed to own animals. It makes me sick to my stomach. Thank you for being yet another wonderful person on team "I love my pets"
Load More Replies... Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
"it is 'cruel'" to do this? I think I could come up with stronger adjectives. Oh, the terror that poor creature must have felt. All alone, storming, water rising and they can't escape...thank GOD it was spotted and rescued! Now, re-home this beautiful little life, and tie the person who did this to a fence during the next hurricane. Fair is fair.
Cee Cee 1 year ago
This is an English bull terrier and they are quite rare these days. I have a mini EBT called Pearl. For anyone to treat any animal like this is beyond redemption and deserves serious prison time.Thank goodness this lovely dog was rescued and that his rescuer is taking care of him.
Kaedyn Walsh 1 year ago
Ok. I saw a short on YT that made me tear up as I cuddled w my kitten. I'll type what is said: "in Hawaiian, you don't call yourself your pets 'owner'. You are their Kahu. Kahu has many meanings, among them, 'guardian', 'protector', 'steward', 'beloved attendent'. Basically someone entrusted with the safekeeping of something cherished. Something precious. What a Kahu protects is not their property. What they protect, is a part of their soul."
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Although I've never heard this before, I love what you're saying. I'm not sure if I'd pronounce Kahu properly to use it as a term for myself with the little creatures who I am guardian of, but yes. You protect a part of the soul. Like a horcrux, but without the evil attached to it...
Load More Replies... Pam 1 year ago
This happened in hurricane zones more than you would like to think. I am not sure which storm but I think it was after Katrina that states began to criminalize the action and make the shelters were pet friendly. Also, around that time, more hotel and motels were allowing pets as well. The problem with having to pack up in run at moments notice is that you really are sure where your going. Now, I hope they the a*****e(s) who did this did beat the living c**p out of them! I vote for the name Trooper
Lainey Marie 1 year ago
The idea that someone would do something so incredibly heartless and cruel just makes me sick to my stomach. It's bad enough if someone honestly has to leave their pet behind because they are running for their life but people had plenty of time to plan for their pets and, frankly, to tie your pet up to face a hurricane in such a heartless way must actually have no soul. I hope the owner pays for this dearly.
Midoribird Aoi 1 year ago
My first, generous thoughts were that he was just separated from his owner. Then I read about him being tied up and FUMED.
Cee Cee 1 year ago
Well the cops have arrested the guy who left the dog tied up to die. He's been charged. This was on BBC News today October 16. Well done police and I do hope this lovely English Bull Terrier gets a home worthy of him.
Tonyah Mcanelly 1 year ago
That human is the worst . Like I read in one of the comments I hope the dog is chipped and the owner is found. I would like to tie the person who did this to a fence in stomach high water and leave him there. The look on that dogs face when he was safe in the officers car. Thank you officer for saving this sweet soul.
KatSaidWhat 1 year ago
It says tied so many times you have to be a sub-80 IQ to not understand this.
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