Tragedy befell a 10-week-old puppy named Sweetpea, who was severely abused and left with a fractured skull, a shattered nasal cavity, and brain swelling.
What We Know
- Sweetpea, the puppy, was rescued by the Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary from Live Oak, Florida, and transported to Oviedo Veterinary Care & Emergency in Florida.
- A CT scan revealed a cracked skull, brain swelling, and a shattered nasal cavity.
- Sweetpea is now under emergency veterinary care in Oviedo, more than three hours from where she was found.
- Police arrested 45-year-old Eric Ivan Roldan, who is facing a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty.
- Doctors at Oviedo have seen remarkable progress in Sweetpea’s condition since her arrival.
What We Don’t Know
There is no information yet on the specifics of Sweetpea’s long-term recovery plan after her surgery.
Additionally, it is unclear how long it will take for Sweetpea to fully heal or when she might be ready for adoption.
The Backstory
Captain Jason Rountree, who responded to the call, said the details were shocking even to seasoned officers.
Rescuer Krystal Detty, who runs the Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary, transported Sweetpea to Oviedo Veterinary Care and Emergency, known for handling severe cases like hers.
The sanctuary, which aids in rescuing animals, had strong ties with the veterinary staff, ensuring Sweetpea received immediate and expert care.
What They’re Saying
A 10-week-old puppy is fighting for its life after being badly beaten in Live Oak, Florida. The puppy was so severely swollen from its injuries, that Krystal Detty didn’t even know which breed she was.
“She’s got a long road ahead of her,” Detty said. “But I think she’s a fighter.”
Dr. Haley Jones, a veterinarian at Oviedo Veterinary Care & Emergency, shared her initial concern upon Sweetpea’s arrival.
“Initially, my thoughts were, is this… is she cognitive at all? Is this going to be something that we can fix?”
“When she came in, she was not stable by any means because it had just happened a few hours prior.”
“We have very strong ties with helping rescues,” Dr. Jones added. “The reputation we’ve built for treating rescue animals is well-known among Florida nonprofit groups.”
As for the next steps, Dr.
