That punishment is not nearly long enough or expensive enough.. sad they were let go without posting any bail... pathetic excuses for humans.... karma's a *itch...

Oh thank God he is hopefully going to survive. Thank you so much to all the wonderful people at the vet' office. God puts special people in special places. I am sure all of us out there following this story want to thank you. Kudos. I had my chocolate lab there 7 years ago with congestive heart failure. Her chances seemed slim, but with your help we got to enjoy her two more years . I would like to thank you also for that . You people are GREAT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,L,,,,,,

NO BAIL ? I have a problem with that ! If this woman is a teacher the location should be known. That way parents can know what kind of scumbag is teaching their kids !

Just give me 2 minutes with these people...lets see how they like plastic bags...

They need to get the sh....kick out of them sorry but some times people need reality check! !!!

The fines should cover all the medical expenses and they should never be allowed to ever own another animal........... If the dog passes there should be stiffer penalties.....Whole thing makes me ill !

THEY ARE ANIMALS!!!! WHEN IS THEIR COURT DATE? LOVE TO SPIT IN THEIR UGLY Faces!!!!!!!!!!

sure they don't have kids

These two people belong in jail,what the hell is wrong with our justice system,How can they be let go,what they did is a sin,my heart goes out for this poor dog,all of us should pray for this poor dog,These two peaple are pure garbage plain and simple,I hope the court comes down very hard on them,jail time is a must,no plea deals....

hope to god they don't have kids - they are not normal - they are very sick!!!!!!

Way to go Sammy, God bless you sweet man and your fighting spirit! Karma will take care of the rest...

The problem with this is that it is just a dog. People in that area and other urban areas treat their kids like that not to mention that the criminal justice system has lessr penalties for drug dealers, murderers and rapists. Lets get our priorities straight. Take care of the dogs after all of the humans are taken car of.

Her Facebook name is shauna Kennedy Morgan profile pic is of her disgusting face and her nasty husband's disgusting face! They shouldn't of gotten released and $1,000 fine is a f*ing joke!!! These scums of the earth need to be made an example of. She should be fired from her teaching job. She obviously has no regard for animals or people's feelings. People who hurt innocent animals can't be trusted.

Sammy is now much loved. The animals that did this to him. They will never have a moments peace. I hope the rot in hell.

Disgusting filthy animals these 2 are, i wouldnt even call them humans!. That poor dog has been neglected probably since day one. How could they go on with their daily lives while Sammy was dying right in front of them. I hope they are prosecuted to the fullest extent, which still wouldnt be enough. Buddy Amato keep adding charges, anything you can think of, please. And Sammy i have been following your progress everyday,we are all pulling for you and pray that you make a full recovery.! You can do it Sammy!! <3

Glad to hear Sammy is eating on his own. I have no clue what type of person you have to be, to be able to watch a sweet, INNOCENT animal go through this. Because it didn't happen overnight. This is months & months of neglect. I hope they are further charged & they should make one helluva donation to Red Bank Animal Hospital for bringing their dog back to life.

I hope that the Morgan's are held responsible for the vet bills as well.

Their fines are not nearly enough... They should have to pay for all of the medical care that this poor dog has had. And no bail really, this is why people do the things they do because they know that punishment won't be harsh. So sad! Thank goodness the dog is showing improvement :)

I hope their name is all over the news in their hometown so people can see them for the kid of people they are! I hope they don't have kids, if they did I would investigate ASAP!

I will pray for that dog.

too bad their paychecks can't be garnished to pay the vet bill. every payday they'll be reminded of the cost of animal abuse.

Anyone who tortures and harms an animal in this way should be treated as if they did it to a human. What's the difference? The fact that they get the jail time equivalent of a slap on the wrist disgust me. I hope they, along with every other animal abuser, have an agonizing life.

We need to make the laws tougher on animal abuse. But then again, if they go to jail, even the most harden criminals love their pets

carl pinto to answer your question animal cruelty laws are feeble. we need to contact our legislators and let them know a slap on the wrist for torturing an animal is unacceptable. does anyone know the name and address of the prosecutor handling this case? everyone should be writing him letters asking for the max.

This does not bother these people and I'm sure the negative comments don't either. They live in the same squalor they kept this defenseless animal in. I'm sure their house makes a pig's pen look clean! On another note, I'm thrilled to see this animal improving and getting the love he deserves!!!

lets let the law work for once fines to cover the cost of treatment and jail time and never allowed to have animals these people are animals themselves

Since their home address was made public by the newspapers, I'm hoping these monsters realize how vulnerable they are in their own home and spend every day terrified of what could happen to them. They would be safer in jail. Let's hope these monsters get their just rewards.

NOT THAT THEIR BEHAVIOR WAS ACCEPTABLE AT ALL & NEEDS TO BE PUNISHED TO THE FULLEST, However IF they where financially unable to take care of the dog correctly why don't they just being it to the shelter??.... maybe because even the shelter asks for over 100$ + to take a dog in ... Again MAYBE if they had a open door policy & no questions asked Instead pf people leaving animals on the side of the road they can at least being them into a shelter so that they can be taken care of right & hopefully get adopted to a family that Can take of the animal ... again NOT agreeing with the bahavior But maybe if there was a different option ?

I am sorry; but you would think that people would know better than to try and come to an area as nice as Wall and think they could say they found a dog in a bag on the side of the road at what 9 - 10 o'clock at night! BS - and I thought such when I first heard the story.. that dog would have been found WELL before then.. they are ignorant and deserve to be charged. I hope they have a huge fine, are never allowed to own an animal again and should have to pay Red Bank Animal Hospital all of the fees that any other person would have to pay; they should not be allowed to just let the bill go or ask for donations to pay for that poor, mistreated creature. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES .... and if that is how you take care of your dog; you're family pet.. I hate to see how you take care of yourselves... disgusting excuses for human beings... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

These scum bags should be crammed into a garbage bag to sit in their own feces for 14 years !

Sammi is 13 to 14 years old. How much of his life did he ''live'' like this? I also wonder how much all that fur and ''dirt'' weighed after they shaved him. At least his last remaining days, hopefully years, will be happier ones. The poor guys' spirit seemed totally broken...hope he can bounce back.

Why after neglecting and torturing this poor baby for what had to have been years, did they finally at the brink of death seek help for him? Things that make you go hummmm.....Hope they get the max punishment whatever that may be and then some....

Ivan...you are a putz as your name suggests! The true symbol of a flourishing society is how they take care of the weak and innocent, animals included. Furthermore you may not be aware but many serial killers, murderers and rapists start out by harming animals.

My only fear is if we put the word out that we will make these horrible people responsible for the vet bills they will either continue to torture the animal or bury it alive. We need to do two things report any suspected abuse, and give our animal control officers some laws that carry weight. Give them some real power to kick down the door. These animals are not able to call out for help, if you suspect your neighbor is not taking care of their pet, never see it being let out or walked or when you do it is in horrible shape, please report it. We need a no questions asked report policy and drop off at the shelter policy, these people have no heart they are not like you and me and we cannot assume we can make them care. God bless little Sammy.

That's not. Justice they need to feel what they made Sammy. Feel I believe in eye for a eye. Put them in a cell. Let them lay in their pea n poop. And feed it to them. Then. Let them. Feel like Sammy did. Where is. The justice here. This makes me sick n angry. They need to pay n feel what he felt. The justice system. Is horrible. Jail is freedom you eat n yr warm. You need to realize what you did wake up America. Bring back eye for eye. Whatever. You did u get done to you

I wonder if this dog has ever been loved? So sad. It's scary how we have such evil people living among us. I'm surprised that he brought the dog in though...I wonder why he had a change of heart and I'm glad he did.

worst thing about it is the chances are all they'll get is the fine. Most get nothing at all

They should be hung and dipped in hot boiling oil one inch at a time! No that is too easy for them to die. Cage them and loose the key.

I'm not totally defending the couple who appear to have abused their dog. But, why would he bring the dog to the vet if he was only abusing it? Could it be they had NO money to care for the dog? We all know a vet will never help a poor person animal with needed medical treatment. No cash , no treatment...period. Perhaps that man was trying to help the dog from another person who was abusing the dog, so he concocted a false story to get the medical treatment the animal needed. It just makes no sense that he would bring the dog to a vet. of all places if he was just trying to harm the pet. If he was truly out to abuse that dog, he would have left it to die....not b ring it to the vet. Sorry, but something is not right with this story, it doesn't make logical sense.

Marlee do you realize the dog was severely matted and caked in his own excrement??? It doesn't cost a thing to walk and bathe your dog. Don't be so dumb!

How do you expect anyhing to change with animal cruelty, when the punishment clearly doesn't fit the crime. A defenseless animal that did nothing wrong, left to die a horrible death, and the system gives them a slap on the wrist. How will animal cruelty EVER stop when the idiots that have the power to stop it, let them go. We were lucky enough that they were caught, PUNISH THEM TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, and if the law isn't strong enough to protect these defenseless creatures, then CHANGE IT!. Animals and Children are equally defenseless, if and animal can be abused by criminals like this than children are in jeopardy as well.. Lets do something to to help them....

@ Marlee... I agree the "dumb" comment is a little harsh...and I am glad I did not post that but really I think he did it because he truly thought he would get away with it... had the dog died on his watch and he found out the more severe the charges.. I guess he didn't count on them finding out that he actually registered the dog at one time as the owner back in 2007

Abusers MAKE UP stories every day Marlee! Bottom line...if you cannot afford a dog, don't get a dog! And if you do bring an animal into your home and then find you can't afford it, there are OTHER OPTIONS. Don't NEGLECT and abuse the animal because you made a bad decision. Adopt it out to family or friends or a local shelter so it can be placed into a home that will give it proper care and love. How's that for smart? And btw, since you are trying so hard to justify their abuse, are you sure you aren't related?

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Unfortunately very few animals get adopted anymore. The killing in shelters due to bad owners is at all time highs. When it comes to puppies I heard the rate is 1 in 10 find forever homes. 1 in 10!! I actually know someone that calls shelter animals "used dogs". It's a sin how people do not understand that animals are a lifelong commitment, not disposable items you throw away when tired of them.

First let me say your comments make no sense what so ever. Why I'm wasting my time acknowledging any of your stupidity is beyond my comprehension, but I will say that I dont recall the last time a nursing home patient was tied and left in a plastic bag to suffer an agonizing death. If you know of, or had a relative that suffered at the hands of a nursing home, there are organizations available that take complaints, and hopefully resolve such issues. What does animal cruelty and nursing home abuse have to do with each other? I cant for the life of me understand what the hell you are trying to say or prove...Sound to me like its the "blah, blah,blah" syndrome, Get a job buddy , or go to work and do something worthwhile to stop abuse of all kinds. Sounds to me like you like to hear yourself talk, and no action.

@Your worse enemy

If you feel that is a more worthy cause, feel free to protest on that subject on threads that are nursing home referenced This is a article & postings on an animal that was abused. Your comments are just fodder & they make light of what this couple did to this defenseless animal. Besides people have a choice, animals do not. Animals are furry children that depend on us to take care of them.

You are entitled to your opinion but it has no place in this situation. Nursing home abuse is sooo far removed from animal abuse it's ridiculous.

Anyone wondering about the degree to which this animal was abused should watch the video on this page. These people are monsters and deserve all the contempt and shame that can possibly be heaped upon them as the sentence wil likely not be strong enough to pay for what they did. http://www.app.com/article/20130317/NJNEWS/303170063/Abused-dog-slowly-recovering-though-Samurai-s-future-remains-uncertain

Thanks to Angelo and Mom of 2, for your comments to " Your worse enemy". His comments only prove he is his "own worse enemy", and his (stupid as they are) opinions do not belong here.

It seems we have succeeded in shutting "your worse enemys" mouth

Charged and released!!!!????? Are you kidding me!!!??? No bail - $1000 fine - max 6 mo in jail - WTH is wrong with society!? If they get slapped a fine, they can get slapped with Sammy's vet bills. Karma is a bitch and I hope they both go straight to hell and rot. Stay strong Sammy! WE ALL LOVE YOU AND ARE FIGHTING FOR YOU!!!! xoxo

if these 2 monsters don't have jobs, the taxpayers better not be paying welfare or food stamps for them - LET THESE PIGS STARVE!!!!!!!