John William Fleet III was recently charged with animal cruelty for allegedly pouring rubbing alcohol over a puppy and setting it on fire.  His own children turned him in.  The 5-month-old pit bull mix, named Rudy, was burned. Its neck, ears, whiskers were burned off, and one of its corneas was seared. Ruby also had been burned repeatedly with a cigarette.  As a result, he may be permanently disfigured, and possibly blind in one eye.

The animal welfare community has joined together for a petition to present to the Court asking that Fleet receive the maximum punishment under the law.  You can sign the petition here.