HORRIFIC abuse to Husky - charged with misdemeanor only - please call!!!

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Animal advocates in Tennessee are urging that FELONY charges be filed against Christopher Lee Barnett, owner of Lucas the 2 year old pure bred Siberian Husky. Barnett was observed by his neighbor viciously beating the dog unconscious. The neighbor investigated, said the dog appeared dead, but actually was unconscious and bleeding from the mouth. The neighbor swore out a warrant against Barnett for the brutal attack and the local humane society took custody of Lucas.The humane society had Lucas examined by a local veterinarian. The results of that examination were horrific, telling the story of previous abuse and cruelty. Thirty of his teeth had been filed down to the gumline and even worse! The veterinarian commented that Lucas had to have been semi-conscious or unconscious to endure that much dental damage.Barnett is a farrier (horseshoer) by trade, and it has been speculated

that Barnett used a wood rasp or hoof rasp to do this damage to Lucas' teeth. The nerves in the teeth were exposed and Lucas had to be in intense pain.Sadly, Barnett is charged only with a misdemeanor at present. Animal advocates want to see the charges upgraded to a Class E Felony, Aggravated Animal Cruelty, under Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) 39-14-212. Additionally, those in favor of stronger charges (Felony) against Barnett are urged to courteously (discourteously only alienates those we wish to persuade) write/call: The District Attorney's OfficeThe Honorable Lisa ZavagiannisP.O. Box 510455 N. Chancery StreetMcMinnville, TN 37110Phone: (931) 473-9572Fax: (931) 473-7410Let's send a strong message to the DA's office and to the general public that Tennesseans demand justice for Lucas!