Identification and Charges
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the identification of Trooper's owner, who faces prosecution for aggravated animal cruelty after the dog was abandoned during .
State Attorney Suzy Lopez expressed commitment to pursuing animal cruelty charges to the fullest extent, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime in Hillsborough County.
Public Reaction and Support
The video of Trooper's rescue went viral, sparking outrage and a demand for accountability for animal cruelty, with DeSantis and Lopez vowing to hold the owner responsible.
Trooper, now in the care of the Leon County Humane Society, became a symbol of the community's concern for animals, with hopes for his adoption following medical care.