In February, nearly 23,000 Lady Freethinker readers signed our petition urging the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office to strongly prosecute the criminal who hurled Dunky, a tiny Chihuahua, off a ledge on the 7th floor of a parking garage, killing the helpless dog.
We now have an important update: On September 6, 2018, defendant Wakeen Best was found guilty on charges of animal cruelty, vandalism and burglary. Best will serve a three-year prison sentence for this horrendous and inhumane crime.
After breaking into the car where Dunky was patiently waiting for his guardian, Best dragged the tiny animal out of the vehicle and threw him off the ledge to his death.
The incident sparked outrage across the nation, and we asked you to join us in advocating for justice for Dunky. You answered by signing and sharing our petition — and along with other activists, we sent the message that such animal cruelty will not be tolerated.
This is a tragic story, and sadly, no sentence will change the fact that Dunky’s family lost their beloved dog. However, Dunky’s killer will go to prison, where for now she cannot harm any more innocent animals or humans. Far too many animal abusers do no time at all.
Thank you for adding your voice to speak out for justice and persuade authorities to take cruelty to animals seriously. Together, we are building a world where animal abuse will no longer be tolerated.
Glad he has a prison sentence! Wish though that once he has been released he should be made to work at an animal shelter!
How could anyone throw a sweet small dog like Dunky, a tiny Chihuahua, off a ledge on the 7th floor of a parking garage, killing the helpless dog. what makes these sort of people like this Wakeen Best was found guilty on charges of animal cruelty, vandalism and burglary. At best he will serve a three-year prison sentence for this horrendous and inhumane crime. but is that enough to make theses people think about the wrong that they have done by maybe volunteering with one of the dog rescue agentries and maybe get a better perspective of the mess that they leave of good people to clean up and the sadness that they have caused.
3 YEARS IS NOT LONG ENOUGH FOR WHAT THESE PEOPLE DID! AND IT TOOK THIS POOR ANIMAL AWAY FROM HIS FAMILY! MORE PRISON TIME, NEVER ALLOW THEM TO BE AROUND PETS OR CHILDREN, MAYBE TATOO ANIMAL ABUSER ACROSS THEIR FOREHEAD, AY EXORBITANT FINES!
She also needs to go through psychological counseling & not being allowed around animals. I just hope that she actually serves 3 years. We need to follow-up and find out if these sentences are carried out, so that we can petition if they aren’t.
I’m so sorry for the family that lost Dunky. No pet owner should have to suffer what they did. The good news is WE ALL that signed this petition helped to put this monster, posing as a human, behind bars. Maybe she’ll be a cellmate with BIG BERTHA!
Let the other inmates know what this POS Wakeen did so that his 3 yrs in prison will be more enjoyable.
I AM SOOOOOO GLAD THAT THIS SCUM PERSON IS IN JAIL FOR THIS HORRIFIC ACT OF VIOLENCE !!! THIS IS THE ONLY WAY WE WILL EVER STOP THIS TYPE OF CRUELTY !!!
The only problem is I believe the sentence was more for the burglary and vandalism. He would not have a 3 year prison sentence if it was just for the dog. We need stronger laws, we need to really advocate for stricter animal abuse laws.
What a vile person that can do this to such a cute, helpless little animal. I hope they rot in hell!
Pity he didn’t get life…..he took one …that poor animal , this is heartbreaking ..
He’s obviously a moron
LET THE PUNISHMENT FIT THE CRIME, GIVE HIM A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE, THROW HIM OFF A BUILDING, SEE IF HE SURVIVES…POOR DOG AND MY BEST WISHES FOR HIS FAMILY, HOW SAD