Sign: Man Kicked, Stomped, and Slammed 10-Week-Old Puppy, Fracturing Her Skull

Published: April 11, 2025 at 02:10 PM Author: PENNY EIMS

Live Oak, FL – On March 31, Eric Ivan Roldan viciously attacked a young puppy, causing severe injuries. The Live Oak Police Department said they were contacted by Jenny Lynn Mayes with an animal abuse complaint; responding officers found Mayes holding a bloodied, injured, 10-week-old puppy.

The authorities described the pup’s injuries, writing:

Officers observed the puppy had several cuts around her ear, swollen eyes, and blood coming from her nose and ears.

Describing the severe injuries found at a local veterinary hospital:

Officers later transported Mayes and the puppy to a local veterinarian where she was assessed, treated, and determined to have a skull fracture and severe swelling around the head and skull. The puppy was in obvious physical distress and pain as she yelped each time she was touched or moved.

Mayes told officers that 45-year-old Eric Ivan Roldan was responsible for the puppy’s injuries.

In her statement to law enforcement, she described Roldan wrapping the puppy in a blanket and then simultaneously kicking, stomping and slamming the puppy against the ground. The blanket, which had obvious blood stains on it, was observed on scene and photographed.

This tiny, 10-pound puppy suffered horrific injuries because of Roldan’s violent behavior. This grown man brutalized a tiny, innocent puppy – it is quite literally a miracle that she is alive today.

If you are disgusted by this vile man’s actions, please add your name to the petition and help Animal Victory hold him accountable for the pain and suffering he inflicted on this young puppy! Roldan will be arraigned on May 1 at the Suwannee County Court House in Live Oak, FL.

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Target: Prosecutor John Durrett

WHY THIS PETITION MATTERS: 

We, the undersigned, demand Eric Ivan Roldan be given the maximum sentencing for violently abusing an innocent 10-week-old puppy. We and our supporters demand that he be held accountable for his abhorrent actions, and that he be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for the felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty. 

Research has consistently shown a strong link between animal cruelty and human violence. Individuals who commit such heinous acts against animals often pose a threat to society as a whole, as animal abuse is frequently a precursor to other violent crimes. Failing to hold this man accountable not only denies justice for the innocent puppy he brutalized but also endangers the community at large. It is imperative that we send a clear message that such cruelty will not be tolerated.

Individuals are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Animal Victory relies upon the authorities and the court system to determine guilt or innocence.

Note: The puppy, dubbed Sweet Pea, has been taken under the wing of the Livin’ Like Larry Sanctuary, and is receiving care from Oviedo Veterinary Hospital. On 4/11/25, the organization let social media followers know that Sweet Pea underwent surgery to repair her fractured skull. She made it through surgery and is stable! A portion of the update following surgery:

Mesh over skull pieces to hold everything into place while it heals. +/- removal of mesh depending on if it becomes an issue later. Will monitor with CT scans on a routine basis through the next several months. Was able to flip large part of displaced skull back which Is great! They removed piece that had died, then left a small fragment out of place bc it had adhered to her brain and removing it was too risky. Flushed brain due to some pus. Not unexpected. Sending out culture and sensitivity to lab to ensure right antibiotics on board.

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Update 4/14/2025: The case has now been turned over to the District Attorney’s office. Eric Ivan Roland has been jailed, and his bond is $50,000. His victim, Sweet Pea, has already incurred nearly $16,000 in veterinary costs to help repair her fractured skull.