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Abused dog headed to foster care

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Daisy will recover at foster care before being placed up for adoption.
Daisy will recover at foster care before being placed up for adoption.

LANCASTER – The dog seen on cell phone video being abused and slammed onto a Lancaster street is headed to a caring foster home, authorities said Monday morning.

“Daisy” is a female, black and white pit bull mix believed to be about six months old, according to officials at the Lancaster Animal Shelter.

An examination showed no outward injuries.
An examination showed no outward injuries.

An examination showed no outward injuries, but the puppy will be monitored in foster care for at least two weeks before she can be placed up for adoption, said Sgt. Montez of the Lancaster Animal Shelter.

“We want to bring her out of the trauma by having her in a home with one of our fosters so that when she does come back for adoption, she’ll be that happy puppy,” Montez said.

Daisy appeared timid, but was otherwise in good spirits as she licked and nuzzled up to Sgt. Montez at the Lancaster Animal Shelter Monday morning.

Someone has already expressed interest in adopting Daisy when the animal gets out of foster care, Montez said.

The abuse was captured on video. Image courtesy Lindsey Cooks.
The abuse was captured on video (see below). Image courtesy Lindsey Cooks.

Robert Martin of Lancaster was arrested Aug. 8 for felony animal cruelty after Martin was allegedly seen beating and slamming the puppy on the ground near Lancaster Blvd. and 5th Street East. Local resident Lindsey Cooks captured the abuse on video and notified authorities. (View the disturbing video below)

“Upon the deputies’ arrival, deputies learned that the suspect was seen walking a small, black (mixed breed) dog on a leash before punching the dog several times. Deputies obtained a video recording from a witness and upon review, contacted the suspect, 53 year-old Robert Martin, at his residence in Lancaster,” stated a Sheriff’s Department press release issued Monday.

Martin remains jailed in lieu of $20,000 bail.

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Previous related story: Caught on video: Man abuses dog in Lancaster, arrest made

54 comments for "Abused dog headed to foster care"

  1. I am so glad this other judge saw fit to keep the case going as I believe, a felony animal abuse charge. I wonder if Daisy was the only animal in his home. I’d hate to think of him having another animal!

  2. I hope some of you wonderful folk can attend the court hearing tomorrow, Friday 8/21/14. Preliminary hearing is scheduled to start around 8:30 am.

    Robert Martin does not seem to think there’s anything wrong with punching and slamming a defenseless creature, and pleaded “not guilty” to animal abuse even thought it was captured on video (thank you Mr. Cook!).

    Since he was let out on bond under his own recognizance (what a joke!), I’m afraid that if enough people are not present, he will walk without being punished.

    Daisy needs a voice. Will you be her voice?

    • I will come if you think it might help. where is it? If I get there by 8:45 is it still OK?

    • Yes, I’ve been asking people to please try to attend on Wednesday, Sept 10th at 8:30 AM but being a work day, it isn’t easy. I hope there is enough time for people to arrange to take the day off to be there. It’s SOOOO important.

  3. I think it’s about time the laws should be changed to jail time and maybe we won’t see so much abuse to these poor defenseless animals. I hope this poor dog goes to a loving home and enjoys the rest of his life. It’s too bad we can’t abuse the abusers like he did to his dog so he knows what it feels like. It’s disgusting and I can’t understand why people buy these dogs and then hurt them.

  4. I hope that little dog grows up with a happy family that will take care of him and love him…
    and as for the moron who beat him… he better say some serious prayers because he’s got some bad karma lined up for himself.

  5. Glad to hear this guy was arrested. Someone should do the very same to him that was done to the little dog. Thank goodness for people who step in to stop these idiots!!!

  6. I just wanted to know what was supposed to be so funny. Why is the kid laughing so much? That poor dog.

  7. Thats funny how people care more about a dogs life then human life in the AV there are bigger issues at hand. Silly people!! Cute dog though….obey your next master!

    • So I am assuming the bigger issues at hand are all of the meth addicts in this valley right??
      Animal abuse, neglect, and abandonment are a huge issue in AV. “Obey your next master” really?? Hmmm… maybe you should be swung around by a leash and slammed to asphalt. Just saying!!!

    • You are wrong…people should care more about creatures that can not speak or understand things for themselves! Children, elderly and yes animals! You are an idiot!

    • You can care for both animals and people! This “person” does not deserve our respect! He deserves to be beat and thrown to the cement like he did to this helpless puppy! Is that how you “train” your kids? By violence? What an ignorant human being!

    • Its called being compassionate you moron. You and your attitude is what is wrong with society. People with your same ignorant mentality are the biggest threat to domesticated animals.

    • truth Your The Silly One, It Sounds Like To Me You Have Been Obeying Someone For Fare Too Long Yourself, And Yes I Care More About Dogs, I Haven’t Seen A Dog Yet Make Such A Stupid Statement As I Just Read.

    • People have a voice they just choose not to use it animals don’t have a voice.Obviously the abuser has a problem with animals and people, given he called the guy filming a [removed]. Glad hes not out there anymore

    • people like you is why i care more for animal life than humans, I was severely abused,literally tortured for pleasure by my parents and only loved by animals as a child. Animals love without judgment and cruelty and abuse is a HUMAN concept, humans as a whole are monsters

  8. Cannot believe this dirtbag actually pleaded not guilty and the judge let him off on his own recognizance…Do they really expect him to show up at court? Just hope he does not go after the guy who turned him in…

  9. SOB!!! He needs to have his head banged in the sidewalk. And the people laughing need to be taught that laughing about a dog being brutalized is not funny!!! He is nothing but a coward! I would have ran up to him and started beating his ass and held his face to the concrete until the police arived. Oh this makes me sick!!!!

  10. And this is why we all have to write to our government reps to demand harsher sentencing for animal abusers. It is a fact that people who will harm an animal rarely stop there. A person like this man is a real danger to you, your children and your neighbours!!

  12. I would love to give her a home, I have 3 wonderful kids that would love her unconditionally everyday. I just hate i live so far away and am unable to get her. :(

  13. Thank you Mr.Cooks for being brave and coming to little Daisy’s rescue. We all need to stand up to animal cruelty and/or ANY cruelty or bullying of others. It makes one wonder what happened in the perpetrators life to turn him into such an angry and hurtful person. He does need to be punished for his actions, but more importantly he needs help to change his behavior or he will go on to be even more abusive only now he’ll be more secretive so he won’t be caught. I am very afraid for any helpless animals or people that come into contact with him in the future. A lot of prayers need to be said for all who are involved in this situation.

  14. It’s people like you (the person taking the video) that make a lot of possitive differences in the world today. Bastards like that can’t hide their evil personalities any longer. They will be found out and displayed for the world to see and then go to jail. Good on you video person.

  15. You gutless piece of crap. Give me just ten minutes alone with this turd. He will wish he was dead

  16. Gracias a Dios logró escapar. Este hombre debe ir preso por maltrato animal. No puede permitírsele tener otro perro y ningún otro animal. Es peligroso.

    • Is this the POS’s address?? Please please please…I live kinda near and would LOVE to pay him a visit! I am 54 years old but this ol gal can still kick some sick pukes ass!! Anyone with me.?

  19. Thank you Mr Cook and God bless you for saving that puppy’s life. I hope that man never gets another animal. I hope he rots in jail.

  20. Thank you for recording this and contacting the police. The monster is very disturbed. However, I hope whomever was laughing about it in the background was told there is nothing funny about animal abuse EVER!!!

  22. So pleased to hear the dog had been rescued & adopted my someone who will love it .
    Happy Happy charges where laid & justice was served we all need to take a stand & stop this abuse to animals .

  23. This man needs to go to jail and get some serious anger management classes. He also needs to be restricted from contact with animals, children, women and other people.

  24. You did a great job getting that puppy away from that scumbag without any problems. Good job to pick up phone and record it. He should be punished. to bad he couldn’t get his ass beat for it as well as go to jail.

  25. Ur a good man Mr. Cooks THANK YOU for being a good person & reporting this POS. U saved that poor furbaby a lot of pain & misery & her life.

  26. Bless you mr. Cook. You saved that precious fur baby, Daisy. Our God did not put these precious creatures on earth to be abused but subhuman beings seem to think that abuse is what they’re for. I pray the idiot arrested gets his just rewards in prison with the max sentence…..Again I thank you and God Bless you.

  27. Mr. Cook – you are a good person ! I have 3 small dogs and I could not hurt them
    nor would I tolerate witnessing someone else doing harm to a dog. You are smarter
    than me, as I would have gone after that guy and ended up in jail myself.
    But because of you, Mr. Cook – authorities handled this properly and now I hope
    the Judge will render the just sentence and include this guy can never again own
    a dog. Shame on him and bless you Mr. Cook!

  28. Obviously a very sick individual. He belongs in a mental hospital. Her is obviously dangerous, very dangerous. Perhaps he needs a few nights with large hospital staff who are all animal lovers and they can slam him to the ground a few times.

  29. Thank you Mr. Cook for what you did. Had it not been for you, who knows how much longer this poor beautiful puppy would last. Your my hero.

  30. That sick abuser should be punished to the full extent of the law and never be allowed to have or be around animals ever or children. He is totally cruel.

  31. 33 a Mgr. Latulipe ouest
    contente pour Daisy ,elle a déjà trouver une famille qui va lui donné beaucoup d,amour elle est si jolie c juste un bb encore pourquoi il y a des gens qui blesse et maltraite leurs animals merci a la personne qui a filmer et dénnoncer se boureau j,espère qu,il n,aura plus de chien et qu,il reste en prison

  33. I am so glad this baby was rescued. This is just a puppy, bless this angel. I hope this man is not allowed to get any animals. Please watch him and make sure. Did he get any punishment?

  34. Hey Daisy I’d love to adopt you and take you home, but if you are on your way to a home where your family will love ya’ that’s great!
    Hope we all get to see you at the doggie park soon!
    Woof-woof!!

  35. To the guy whom video taped that and called the police: you did a good thing. You are a hero and brave person. I commend you for doing the right thing. You deserve an honerable mention, or a hero’s welcome!!!

  36. I would love to adopt her ! But since they have someone already to adopt her. I hope they are a great family. My heart broke seeing this on the news.

    She’s adorable.

  37. Good Luck Doggy. I hope you do not have to deal with humans like the one you were taken from ever again. Unfortunately, we cannot exterminate them and they have more rights than they deserve. Poetic justice would be to watch a film of him being abused they way he abused you but, that won’t happen. Thank God you were saved.