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Petition: Punish Veterinarian Reportedly Caught on Video Beating and Choking Dog – ForceChange

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Punish Veterinarian Reportedly Caught on Video Beating and Choking Dog – ForceChange

Sign the Petition

Tiffany White

Target: Matthew Hynes, DVM, Director of Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Macomb Branch

Goal: Revoke license and prosecute veterinarian accused of cruelly beating pet dog on video.

A YouTube video surfaced appearing to show a man beating, slamming, and even choking his pet dog. Unfortunately, the circumstances are nothing new. These specific allegations, however, have a troubling new twist: the suspect is a veterinarian.

This man remains publicly unnamed because he is awaiting arraignment on animal cruelty charges. The fact that he has been identified as a professional who is tasked daily with the care of animals merits concern, though. The German shepherd at the center of the allegations, as well as two other pet dogs in the suspect’s home, have been removed from the residence. And an official in the county executive’s office was apparently troubled enough by the allegations to say that “there’s no question we had to get these dogs out of there for their own protection and for their own good.”

If the allegations against him prove true, this man should not be allowed to work with or care for animals. Sign the petition below to urge Michigan’s veterinary board to evaluate this case for possible license revocation.

PETITION LETTER:

Dear Dr. Hynes,

Veterinarians by their very nature must have a calm, measured approach. Animals—and especially sick animals—are unpredictable, but they absolutely deserve humane care. A veterinarian in Macomb County has allegedly demonstrated that he does not possess the fundamental qualifications to continue practice.

This man was reportedly caught on video abusing his pet dog to the extent that the animal was removed from the premises and charges were brought against the suspect. Only when authorities went to speak with him did they discover that the suspect worked in an animal care clinic in Shelby Township. Even if the suspect is convicted, the misdemeanor nature of the charges means that he will spend a minimal amount of time, if any, in jail.

Long-term consequences need to be more stringent. Please stay apprised of this case and, if a conviction does result, ensure that this man does not practice veterinary medicine again. The animals—and the people who entrust the care of their precious family members—deserve far better.

Sincerely,

https://forcechange.com/610601/ban-veterinarian-accused-of-beating-dog-from-working-with-animals/

Biden Taken To Coroner For Annual Physical

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Biden is being lifted in Marine One to a local coroner for his annual physical exam, sources in Washington say.

“The President passed the exam with flying colors. His body is so life-like and well-preserved!” said a representative from the D.C. Medical Examiner’s Office. “With a fresh injection of formaldehyde and some makeup, he looks like he’s still with us! Just look at him — so peaceful. It looks like he’s just sleeping!”

The President’s Chief Medical Examiner is set to release his findings from the physical and is expected to clear the President for duty for another term. “President Biden’s body is so youthful and vigorous. It is definitely one of the healthiest bodies I’ve ever seen. Wow. What a full, impactful life he lived. Er, um, I mean, is living. He’s alive. The President is definitely still alive.”

At publishing time, White House staff had received the President’s body as it was delivered back to its resting place in the White House. They confirmed that the President is still very much alive and not dead at all and you are a mean person for asking.

https://babylonbee.com/news/biden-taken-to-coroner-for-annual-physical?utm_source=The%20Babylon%20Bee%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email