Sign: Sadistic Man Encouraged Dogs to Rip Apart Young Coyote, Who Suffered Horrific Death

Published: September 03, 2025 at 08:53 PM Author: Penny Eims

San Bernardino, CA – California Fish and Wildlife is currently investigating a horrific case of animal cruelty involving two dogs who were encouraged to rip apart a young coyote near San Bernardino, California. The disturbing situation was brought to light by Jonas Black, a dog trainer and social media influencer who uses his platform to advocate for animals.

Black posted a video of the sadistic incident, which shows two dogs tearing apart a young coyote. The helpless animal is unable to fight back as the dogs rip chunks of his body away. It is a torturous video to watch; so awful that we have decided not to post it directly in this petition.

You can use this link to watch the video here from Jonas Black, or click here if you would like to view the Reel on Facebook. Please be advised that the video is heart-wrenching and difficult to watch.

Black comments on the vicious attack, outlining the blatant cruelty this innocent animal suffered through:

Let’s be crystal clear. Torturing an animal is never justified. I do not care if it is a coyote, a raccoon, a bobcat, or a stray dog. I do not care if it wandered onto your property. I do not care if you think it needs to be culled. If you are going to kill an animal, kill it quick and end it fast. Leaving an animal suffering is cowardly, cruel, and inexcusable. It is not wildlife management. It is not ranching. It is not hunting. It is torture.

The video was allegedly posted to Instagram by the perpetrator, identified as Oscar Gomez, who has since shut down his account after a tidal wave of backlash.

We need your signature to help ensure that this despicable incident does not get swept under the rug. Please sign the petition today to help us hold Oscar Gomez accountable! We will submit our petition, along with your signatures and comments, to the authorities, accompanied by a demand for charges.

Individuals who would like to view photos from this incident can click the linked PDF, which contains  photos taken from the video footage.

Note: Coyotes, often called “song dogs” for their remarkable vocalizations, are highly intelligent and adaptable animals. They live in close-knit family groups, communicate with a wide range of sounds, and even demonstrate problem-solving skills comparable to domestic dogs. Like all sentient beings, they experience fear and pain. Being wild is not a justification for sadism; no animal deserves to be tormented. Respect for wildlife means recognizing that intelligence, family bonds, and the capacity to feel pain are not limited to humans or pets.

Read more about the legality of killing coyotes at this link: Legality of killing coyotes.

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.

Targets: 

Dustin Holyoak, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Captain, Southern Enforcement District, Charles Bonham, Director, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Jennifer Norris, Executive Director, Wildlife Conservation Board, Jason Anderson, San Bernardino Prosecuting Attorney

WHY THIS PETITION MATTERS: 

We, the undersigned, demand that Oscar Gomez be held responsible for encouraging his dogs to tear apart an innocent coyote in a prolonged and vicious attack. It is our collective demand that this man face the maximum sentence for the charges stemming from this deliberate, horrific abuse. Laws must recognize the actual seriousness of animal abuse and ensure that those who commit these cruel acts are held fully accountable.

Update 10/6/2025: Dustin Holyoak with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Captain-Southern Enforcement District confirmed that a Wildlife Officer has been assigned to investigate this situation.

October 2, 2025

Investigation Regarding Oscar Gomez

Dear Charlton H. Bonham, Dustin Holyoak, Jennifer Norris, and Jason Anderson,

We are Janelle Babington and Penny Eims, animal welfare petitioners with Animal Victory. Attached, you will find a petition we created regarding Oscar Gomez:

https://animalvictory.org/petition/sign-sadistic-man-encouraged-dogs-to-rip-apart-young-coyote-who-suffered-horrific-death/

Based on our understanding, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating Oscar Gomez for the intentional killing of a young coyote. We are submitting the signatures of over 15,500 supporters who demand a full investigation and appropriate charges for encouraging his dogs to tear apart an innocent coyote in a prolonged, vicious attack. The evidence attached is crystal clear and supports that Oscar Gomez has committed a crime by intentionally injuring and killing an animal, as indicated by the included pictures and evidence, as well as the Animal-Protection-Laws-of-California-2020-Animal-Legal-Defense-Fund.pdf.

Reference California Penal Code:

• GENERAL CRUELTY
  • Poisoning animals CAL. PENAL CODE § 596 Unclassified misdemeanor
  • Maliciously and intentionally injure or kill an animal CAL. PENAL CODE § 597(a) “Wobbler”: Can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony at the prosecutor’s discretion.
    • Misdemeanor: 1 year county jail and/or $20,000 fine
    • Felony: 3 years imprisonment and/or $20,000 fine

Violence against animals is extremely harmful and dangerous to all members of the community. Studies show there is a direct correlation between animal abuse and domestic abuse. It is crucial that officials like you respond appropriately to this case. We have rights, and our public officials are supposed to work for us. They have obligations to us, and we have a right to protection, justice, and respect.

Although we will not be staging a physical protest at the department’s office, we and our supporters will closely monitor this case to ensure justice is served. We reserve the right to voice our concerns strongly should officials fail to pursue this matter diligently.

Thank you for your investigative work on this case. We anticipate acknowledgement of our petition and demand for a thorough investigation.

Sincerely,

Janelle Babington and Penny Eims

CEO & Petitioners

Animal Victory
1319 Military Cutoff Road, Suite CC, Unit #101
Wilmington, NC 28405
📞 800-634-3439
✉️ Info@animalvictory.org

Evidence Regarding Violent Acts Against Coyotes

The podcasts hosted by Enrique often feature Wildlife Killing Competition competitors who admit to killing coyotes for the thrill of it and the adrenaline rush. The attached evidence highlights a crisis of violence against coyotes, particularly by hunters like Oscar Gomez and Enrique Martin Del Campo. This evidence has already been shared with the Fish and Wildlife agency and the county sheriff.