A 19-year-old woman has been charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals after she allegedly allowed her roommate’s dog to die from dehydration, heat, and starvation.
Jacie Renee Martino was arrested on July 13 by College Station police. A neighbor had earlier contacted law enforcement and stated that the dog was lying dead in the backyard.
The dog had been left outside without food, shelter, or water in 102-degree weather, tethered to a post. The owner told police that she was out of town and had left the dog in the care of Martino for a week.
Martino told police that when she left for work on June 22, she left the dog tethered to a post. Upon returning four days later, she discovered that the dog had died.
The dog was transported to the Aggieland Humane Society in Bryan for an examination, where a necropsy was performed. The finding was that the dog had evidence of severe dehydration and lack of food ingestion.
After being arrested, Martino was booked at Brazos County Jail and then released the same day after posting a $5,000 bond.
Governor Greg Abbot recently signed the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, officially known as Senate Bill No. 5. It requires dog owners to offer proper shelter and clean water to dogs in extreme weather conditions. The bill also bans the outdoor use of chain tethers on outside animals.
Passage of the bill was the culmination of a six-year effort by animal welfare agencies such as the SPCA of Texas and the Texas Humane Legislation Network.
WTH IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE!
They are jeluos of animals because they know. they act better than people. people cannot rise above the gutter they seem to have fallen into.
We don’t deserve dogs! This is why I like dogs more then people
We DO, however, deserve dictionaries. You’re the reason why I like English more thAn Math.
Thanks for clearing that up Karen 🙄
Sadly based on your comment, you prove that ignorance can still overshadow an education.
I think pit bulls need to be on a chain. They have a habit of getting out and attacking people. The dog owner could’ve put the pet at a boarding facility if they really cared about it.
It is against Texas law to chain a dog up. That actually increases the danger by reducing a dog’s territory and the child or adult that wanders within reach is in danger because the dog has no avenue for retreat.
I think you need to be on a chain!
Seriously mistaken, misinformed or just plain bias to certain breeds.
Pit bulls are the sweetest dogs. The mean ones were made that way by their owners. As with any dog. As with people. Situations and environment make people and animals mean or loving. My pittie was the sweetest most loving and kind and she was a rescue. I got her at 4 and had her till she passed at 9. She came from a place where they fought them but she was used as a breeder. We took her in and loved her until the last moment she was alive. She loved us and my 11 grandkids more than anything and we live and miss her like crazy! There are mean dogs out there naturally but a pittie is NOT one of them. Research them and you’ll see.
Your rescue pit was safer becauseused a a breeder but you still took a chance.
100% true and correct
Did you know that most dogs are misidentified as a pitbull type dog? Plus there isn’t a breed of dog called a pitbull, it’s used to describe certain bully breeds. Dog aggression starts with bad breeders and continues with bad owners. The American Pitbull Terriers temperament standards is to show no aggression to people. You should really do some research on how dogs are misidentified as so-called pitbull type dogs and what the standard temperament for these breeds of dogs really are. How breeders are selling puppies under 8 weeks of age and the affects that are caused because of it. It all starts with educating yourself to stop the lies.
Putting a dog on a chain leads to them being territorial and aggressive, any dog. I have had 2 patties the first helped raise 4 grands. The 2nd is my 6 year olds “brother”. They play and fight like brothers. Try and hurt that kid the dog will protect him. He will love and welcome you as long as you treat his family right.
Pit bulls are no different than any other dog. They do not need to be chained nor does any dog no matter the breed. This is the stupidest thing anyone could say.
You are an ill informed idiot sir. Do some reading on Pit Bulls before your mouth spews untrue garbage.
William, no all pit bills don’t need to be chained. There’s lots of other breeds of dogs that are vicious.
No dog deserves a chain. People who do not socialize their pets are the problem. Don’t get them if they aren’t going to be family.
I think you need to be drug out and chained. There is no bad dog only bad owners. I own a pit and it’s the nicest and best dog I ever had
No dog of any breed should be chained or tethered in any conditions!NO Dog!!
Every dog that is on a chain and gets loose attack people not just pit bulls.
STFU…all I have to say to uneducated ignorant people like you
I have a greyhound/pit. all she ever wants to do is run and hug. she is afraid of everything. even the neighbors sheep dog . who loves to raz her. she starts and layla halls ass home to hide under the bed. so no not all pits want to attack. my maint guy he has the most adorable pit. who follows daddy everywhere. so no all pits do not attack. its how they are raised. that makes that stereo type
I have pitbulls. I have never chained them up. They raised a 4-6 week old kitten we found abandoned. They sleep with me and help her my horses. Not all pitbulls are bad.⁰ Humans train them to be aggressive.
Your crazy too all dogs will get out and attack people it’s all in how they be re raised and taken care of!!!!
It appears the OWNER was also in violation of the law. It is against the law in Texas to “tether” or chain a dog up. I suspect she also knew her roommate did not like the dog or had a poor ability to follow through on tasks.
Who leaves for work and returns four days later other than an air flight attendant. If that was the case why would the roommate leave her to care for her dog. What a POS to treat an animal that way. Hope she gets jail time, not probation and not a slap on the wrist.
She deserves jail time!
Put bulls should be banned.
And NO…she should NOT get jail time.
Oh yes she deserves prison time! As much as Texas law allows!! What a cruel POS she is!!!
It’s hard to ban a breed that doesn’t exist, pitbull isn’t a breed of dog, it’s used to describe certain types of the bully breeds. Then there’s how dogs have been misidentified as a pitbull type dog.
very true!!
Yes, she at the very least should get jail time and a lot of it. I , however, would rather see her tied to a post without shade , good or water.
You are ignorant and should be banned as stupidity is hereditary
Your a soulless idiot.
You are crazy. Pit Bulls are loyal, lovable and smart…..the people who raise any dog breed is responsible of how that dog is trained. Obviously you know nothing about Bullies!
Why should pitbulls be banned??If that’s the case then Rottweilers Dobermans German shepherds and Chichuas too!
Definitely Chihuahuas lol they are mean as hell 😂 Pitties are actually extremely tolerant and loving. Dogs are just like humans, the environment they are in has everything to do with behavior.
Somebody should do the same thing to her! I hope she gets the most time in prison that the law allows! She is one cruel person to do that to a poor defenseless animal!!
Animal cruelty is a felony in the state of Texas. I hope they make a example out of her to let people know they aren’t joking around.
YES! Jail time and never own a animal!! She needs to be left in the heat with no water and food! 😡
At the end of the day, it is a dog that died not a human. No matter how much we want a dog to be a ‘child’ they are not children, they are dogs. Dogs serve a utilitarian purpose, since the dawn of man. But they deserve our respect, admiration and love. Responsibility starts with the owner, then transfers to whomever was given care of the animal. Both the owner and the caretaker are at fault, perhaps 60% caretaker and 40% owner. Pit bulls are not the best breed in the world but have an avid following of devotees who swear that they can be good dogs around children. This belief is not grounded in reality. The reason most pit bull owners have them is because they like the fact that the dog is a fighter. That is a fact. If you have one, then it is on the owner (YOU) to make 100% sure they are a safe pet around small children and adults. Just last week seven pit bull mixes mauled an elderly man to death. The owner of these dogs WILL go to prison.
I can tell you that pit bulls are viscious when raised to be that way. My son had a pit bull and I was horrified when he married and had children. I watched my grandson attempt to shove a matchbox car up her bum and she just looked at him and sighed. She slept in the hall between the boy’s bedrooms. When I had her she stayed INSIDE with my cat who would walk by her a hiss. Again, Grendyl just look at her and signed. I know they are raised by some to fight. People need to know the breeder or NOT buy pits. They do not have to be viscious.
It has been founded that dogs have been misidentified as pitbull type dogs, pitbull also isn’t a breed of dog. I had to put my American Pitbull Terrier on March 31st of this year because of cancer and she was the friendliest dog you could ever meet. There was no such thing as a stranger to her. I miss her every single day 😪. She was 80 lbs of pure love.
What kind of character or soul do you have to do that to an animal? At the end of the day, she needs to face consequences of her idiotic choices!!! 😡
Totally inconceivable! Cruelty to pets should legal penalties! I hope she ends up with a jail sentence because next step is a human.
Some people are just scumbags.
So tired of people getting a slap on the hand.
It’s no different than child abuse.
Charge the max sentence.
I don’t know how anyone could do this! This is so cruel. The owner apparently didn’t feel her dog would not be taken care of. Poor dog.
People are disgusting!!! WHY??? THE CRUELTY IS ABSOLUTELY DESPICABLE!!!!!!
Well the main question is, ‘Was she getting paid for it?’ Where this argument is leading to is that any person including a panhandler holding a sign should indeed pamper to a stray dog. Yes, I believe out of respect the dog should have received better treatment, but in no way was it Martino’s responsibility. If she had places to be, if it was expected of her to take the dog with her, wouldn’t this then state that the roommate should have taken the dog with her as well?!?
She deserves to die like that poor doggy
If she was responsible for this dog then she is responsible for his death no animals should suffer like this this is cruelty and abuse to an animal. far as I’m concerned whatever people do to an animal I don’t care what kind of neglect and abuse they should be treated the same way. this is why I would help a dog before a person any day.
What that dog went through is horrendous. She should be punished by a long jail sentence never allowed to own or care for another animal, period!!!
She should serve prison time and never allowed to own any kind of animal. Should be fined and also sued by the owner of the dog. She is heartless….no mercy!!!!
A dog died from neglect! The breed of the damn dog has zero to do with this
wow why only dogs w about cats sheep goats millions of cattle hogs fish what the dif
Lock her up! What the heck? Selfish stupid btch.
HELL YES SHE SHOULD BE ARRESTED AND HAVE THE BOOK THROWN AT HER!!! UNTIL TEXAS GETS TOUGHER ON ANIMAL ABUSERS, THIS WILL CONTINUE, LIKE IT HAS FOR YEARS!! COME ON PEOPLE!!!!
This woman should be.prosecuted tithe fullest extent.sheis a very cruel and cold hearted person.she left that fur baby starved ,dehydrated, and suffering from heat exposure.she is the damn devil
Animal neglect and cruelty.
This is cruelty she should have jail time and go through a program this sick and hateful be on probation and checked that she never own a dog or any other animal ever again that poor dog she’s down right mean
I personally think that she should suffer the same fate as the dog! However, just at the point of dying she should be brought inside and allowed to cool down and hydrate herself. Do this several times! Then ahe will fully understand how the dog suffered before death finally brought it peace!
Fine her $100,000 and no less than 2 years in prison!
She should be fined and given 5-10 years in prison. The poor dog suffered what you can only imagine.
She needs jail time please. State has a bad reputation already for way animals are treated there. Scary thought of how young this girl is and already the mindset she has. Just think when she has a kid. What is gonna happen. She has no regards for animal then she will be same with child. Just imagine leaving a child screaming needing help and ignored with nothing to eat or drink. This is truely how their minds work.
Yes she needs to go to Jail
Dogs-animals are private property and not people created in “God’s Image” …!
Animals or pets should not be treated cruelty but they are placed by God for the “meat of man” to be used wisely with stewardship over private property that God will hold us accountable accordingly…..
To allow farmers to sell and kill beef or hunters to hunt or shoot game or eat fish then call it a crime to be cruel to a dog is not logical or using reasoning in makingnlaws.
Animals can kill and eat each other or injure one another and man of the same people hating on this young ladies negligence have no problem with animals cruel to each other …. !
I hope she gets the longest, stiffest sentence allowed by law, and even that won’t be enough for what that poor, precious dog was made to endure before death.
She is one EVIL HUMAN BEING! She doesn’t deserve to breathe the same air as the rest of us!!! LOCK HER UP AND THROW AWAY THE KEY!!!
I would like to see the law enforced in this case. What good is it to pass laws, if they are not enforced. It is a tragedy. For everyone involved. My heart goes out to the dog’s owner.
You need to question what kind of a person this girl is to do this to an animal! I’m scared for the world with sick, selfish people like this in it! She should serve the same punishment, be outdoors for 4 days tied on a short chain, no food, water or shelter! The crime fits!