What To Do If You Witness Animal Abuse | SOP Ep. 112 - Officer Gary Levine
4/29/202653 min
Animal abuse is a dark and hidden issue, but knowing what to look for can save a life—both human and animal. In this powerful episode, we sit down with recently retired Officer Gary Levine of the Lee County Sheriff's Office Animal Cruelty Task Force. He reveals the shocking link between animal abuse and other crimes (like drug offenses and domestic violence), explains how Florida classifies these offenses (misdemeanor vs. felony), and shares the inspiring story of Lieutenant Hope, the three-pawed pit bull ambassador. Learn the critical signs of neglect and the best way to report animal abuse anonymously to break the cycle of violence.
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First 90 secondsAlice Novotny Jeromin· Host0:00
Welcome to Speaking of Pets.
Janet Novotny King· Co-host0:02
We're the Novotny sisters from Cleveland, Ohio.
Alice Novotny Jeromin· Host0:05
I'm Dr. Alice Novotny Jeromin, a board certified veterinary dermatologist.
Janet Novotny King· Co-host0:10
And I'm not. I'm Janet Novotny King, the doctor's sister, podcast co-host, pet owner, rescuer, and lover.
Alice Novotny Jeromin· Host0:16
We're here to provide pet owners with science-based information to help them be the best pet parents they can be.
Janet Novotny King· Co-host0:22
Here's today's episode, created just for you and your pets.
Alice Novotny Jeromin· Host0:25
Hey, everyone. Welcome to the show. Janet, if you've ever come across the incidents where someone is abusing an animal, would you know what to do?
Janet Novotny King· Co-host0:36
Honestly, no. I wouldn't even know what to look for, quite frankly, and that's why I'm so excited about our spectacular guest- Who- We've come to know and love. And Alice, I'm gonna tell, I'm gonna tell a little secret, officer. She's a fan girl over you. Fan girl.
Alice Novotny Jeromin· Host0:50
I am. I'm a fan girl.
Gary Levine· Guest0:51
I am a fan of yours. I mean, you've done so much for our animal cruelty task force, I can't even begin. Besides writing articles for our social media, you got food from Blue Buffalo for our- Lieutenant Hope ... little rescue, Lieutenant Hope.
Janet Novotny King· Co-host1:10
That's right.
Gary Levine· Guest1:10
[laughs] She's my... She's the best. Um, and I'll... You know, I don't know if you remember. We had a, um... You kinda helped us reach out to Dr. Carpentier.
Alice Novotny Jeromin· Host1:20
Yes. Missy, Dr. Carpentier.
Gary Levine· Guest1:22
We had Missy Carpentier. We had a neurological issue- Yes ... with one of our rescues, and she is brilliant.
Alice Novotny Jeromin· Host1:29
You know what?