Alert! Sentencing scheduled for Christine Dawn Abrams

Rally at 7:45am. Join Us in the Courtroom Afterwards!!

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On Dec 4th, Christine Abrams is expected to change her plea to guilty or no contest. The Judge is expected to sentence her immediately afterwards. We will Rally at 7:45am and then go into the courtroom to listen quietly. Your presence at the Rally at 7:45am is important to show the community's support for strong prosecution of animal abusers. Your presence WILL make a difference for the animals of Brevard! Let's peacefully show our officials that we will not tolerate animal cruelty in Brevard any longer!!

Please remember that we must stay quiet while in the courthouse, and children may be present, so everyone needs to remain calm while outside also.

Ella was a white German Shepherd that was starved to death in Cocoa, FL.

Ella was a 1 year old white German shepherd from Cocoa, Florida.She was found dead in her crate in March of 2008, after her owner admittedly abandoned her. Christine Abrams was arrested in March for felony animal cruelty. When formal charges were filed, the State Attorney dropped the charges down to misdemeanor animal cruelty. Shortly after that, an additional misdemeanor count of unlawful confinement was added. The case is currently in pre-trial proceedings.

According to veterinary records, Ella's leg was amputated in November 2007, which was only two months prior to when Ella was reportedly abandoned. The records indicate a leash became tightly wrapped around Ella's back leg after she had been left alone and tethered overnight. By the time Abrams returned home one night, Ella's leg was badly swollen. The vet provided two options: skin grafts costing up to $4,000 or amputation. Abrams elected amputation. Ella only had 3 legs when she died...