Please watch with caution as this video is very upsetting.
‼️Attention Georgia residents, we need your help‼️
We were approached by a dear friend and dog owner who was in need of guidance with an abuse situation involving her now ex-husband, Kevin M. Shirley (45yrs), and her poor Golden Retriever puppy, River. She knew that I had once dealt with an abuse case that had to be taken to court and she wasn’t sure what she could do to help the case along. Unfortunately, she witnessed him throwing large rocks as hard as he could and punching/beating her dog with the rocks through their ring camera while she was not home. Not only can you see how hard Kevin threw the large rocks but you can hear poor River scream in pain as he tries to escape while Kevin holds him down and beats him with one of the rocks. Prior to the beatings, you can see both dogs are in the back yard, seemingly peaceful and well behaved. When questioned, Kevin explained that River had dug holes in the yard earlier that day and he was angry.
This video was turned in to animal control and they gave him citations but did NOT arrest him. The state has now picked up his case and the court date is unknown at this time. We know the system is overloaded with cases but we feel it’s important to not only get justice for River but to also prevent this from happening to another dog that could wind up in his care. With the media’s help, we are hoping the state will take this case seriously and get it on the docket as soon as possible. Allegedly, Kevin Shirley has a history of arrests and is currently a felon. It’s about time Georgia start making an example out animal abusers! For someone to commit this crime ON CAMERA and not get arrested is appalling!
I have witnessed many animal abuse cases that have brought the community together to get justice and I’m hoping we can all rally now to get justice for River! Animal control is no longer involved and will not be speaking to anyone regarding