Palm Coast man sentenced to 18 months in prison for shooting, injuring his dog

The dog, Rocky, has made a full recovery from his injuries and was adopted by an FCSO employee.

By Observer Staff
| 12:37 p.m. June 29, 2023

Rocky, who was shot and injured by his owner in April 2022, has made a full recovery and been adopted by an FCSO employee. Photo courtesy of FCSO

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A Palm Coast man who shot his dog has been sentenced to 18 months in state prison.

Jamier Lee-Bright was arrested for shooting and injuring his dog in April 2022. Flagler County Sheriff's Office deputies took the dog, Rocky, to an animal hospital.

Lee-Bright pled guilty to felony animal cruelty and tampering with evidence, according to a press release from the FCSO.

After his 18-month sentence, Lee-Bright will serve 42 months on probation, be placed on an animal abuse registry, must forfeit his firearm and can have no contact with animals.

Rocky, a brindle shepherd and terrier mix, made a full recovery and was adopted by FCSO Crime Analyst Hayden Ore and his wife.

“Justice has finally been served to Rocky’s shooter,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Lashing out against your pet is never the right answer. Thankfully, Rocky is now living happily with Analyst Ore and his wife and no longer has to live in fear.”