Palm Beach County, Florida – The owner of a Delray dog daycare was arrested and charged for an attack that left a small dog with a fractured jaw. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office issued a news release about the cruelty situation involving Jason Hershman, owner of canine daycare facility Wanderlust Dogs in Delray Beach, and a dog named Cosmo:
An investigation began and revealed that Cosmo was healthy immediately before being left alone with Hershman, after which staff heard a loud cry and found the puppy bleeding from the mouth, shaking, and unable to stand normally.
Veterinary examinations conducted in the days following the incident documented a fractured premolar and a right-sided mandibular fracture requiring multiple surgeries. Both the treating veterinarian and a veterinary dental surgeon specialist independently concluded Cosmos injuries were caused by significant blunt force trauma.
Hershman was investigated after the local animal control agency received “multiple complaints” from employees at the dog daycare facility who said he had a history of physically striking dogs.
The investigation led to Hershman’s arrest on December 17, and a charge of aggravated animal cruelty. He was booked into the Palm Beach County jail.
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