Florida dog owner finds Pomeranian dead with note
Fox the Pomeranian was found dead with a note that read "'We beat it 2 death lol HAHAHA!". Image via www.facebook.com/justiceforfoxthepom
Ronald Boisvert, Fox's owner, said his 13-year-old family pet disappeared Friday afternoon when his girlfriend let him out at their Pembroke Pines condominium. On Saturday morning, Boisvert was awoken by a "frantic knock" from a neighbor who said Fox was lying near Boisvert's condo with the note on top of his body.
Boisvert initially thought the note was a joke and believed Fox could have died of other causes, but Dr. Ron Ridge, a veterinarian, said the dog was likely kicked to death.
Fox had 10 broken ribs, missing teeth and a broken back, Ridge said.
Ridge also said the injuries made it unlikely that the dog was hit by a car. "You would expect to see skinned knees, skinned elbows, other minor injuries that we saw no signs of," he said.
Boisvert said he doesn't know why anyone would want to hurt Fox, but he thinks the culprits are local because Fox was not wearing a collar yet was returned to his home.
The family has posted flyers around the community asking for anyone with information about Fox's death to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call Broward County Crimestoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Police are offering up to $3,000 for information leading to an arrest.