Sentenced: Florida Man Intentionally Starved 2 Dogs While Leaving Unopened Bag Of Food In Their View

[Sugar Cookie]

Joseph Farkas, 68, was arrested after Brevard County deputies removed two dogs from his home after finding the animals emaciated and neglected, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies said they received a call from someone who had been in Farkas’ home in Mims and reported, “both dogs are skin and bones.”

The caller said there was an unopened bag of dog food in the home, but that Farkas refused to allow her to open the bag and asked her to leave, records show.

Investigators said they went to the home in Mims to perform a well-being check on the dogs. The animals were found to be emaciated with their bones visible through their skin, according to the affidavit for an arrest warrant.

Deputies said the dogs were unable to get up under their own power and could not sit up or walk. The dogs were also soaked in urine and showed other signs of neglect, such as overgrown nails and plaque on their teeth.

Investigators said they observed the unopened bag of food in the home, which appeared to have been sitting there for some time.

Farkas surrendered the animals to deputies who took them for emergency veterinary care, records show. Deputies said both dogs had gained weight and were able to stand and walk under their own power within eight days of receiving proper care.

‘Skin and bones:’ Man arrested after dogs found emaciated, Brevard deputies say

A man was arrested Wednesday after Brevard County deputies removed two dogs from his home after finding the animals emaciated and neglected, according to the sheriff's office.

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During a well-being check on the two dogs, Katie and Darcy, Farkas allegedly didn't want investigators to see the dogs, saying they were sick and he didn't want anyone taking his family.

However, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Farkas did end up allowing the well-being check to be conducted.

One of Farkas' dogs, Darcy, had skin sinking between her bones, bruising on her heels, dry skin and plaque on her teeth.

The sheriff’s office said the chair she was sitting on had urine on it, which suggested she had not been taken out to use the bathroom in a while.

Investigators conducted a check to examine Darcy's mobility, but despite efforts to see if she could move, Darcy was not able to move from the spot where she was sitting.

Farkas' other dog, Katie, also had difficulty moving and her back paws had urine on them.


Katie continuously whimpered during the well-being check, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

Overgrown nails and ribs exposed under her skin were also observed.

It was discovered Katie had additionally gone untreated for parasites.

A bag of dog food appeared to be unused, and the affidavit said it was surrounded by fur, dust and dirt.

Both dogs upon further examination were determined to be in life-threatening condition.

Darcy and Katie were removed from Farkas' home and given medical care.

Deputies: Brevard County man accused of starving dogs arrested

A woman told deputies the man made her leave when she asked if he wanted help opening a bag of dog food.

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[Babs]

What kind of sick fuck does that?! He needs to be tied to a chair so long that he has to sit in his own piss, while not being able to eat any food left just out of his reach. After all, that's what he did to those poor dogs. Only I would add that this be done while he is in a cage and subjected to being taunted with pool sticks jabbing him through the cage.

 

[Alxprkrkrls]

What kind of sick fuck does that?! He needs to be tied to a chair so long that he has to sit in his own piss, while not being able to eat any food left just out of his reach. After all, that's what he did to those poor dogs. Only I would add that this be done while he is in a cage and subjected to being taunted with pool sticks jabbing him through the cage.

Oh I think we need to put him on a rotisserie spit and feed those dogs

 

[Sugar Cookie]

They are beautiful dogs - who deserve a better life.

 

[Granmaw]

Mental illness maybe? Glad the pups were rescued before it was too late.

 

[Sejanus]

Starve the prick to death.

 

[Future_Milf]

Poor dogs, he deserves the same treatment.

 

[BuffettGirl]

Pretty sure the critters living in his skull are making life unbearable for him as it is...

But I'm game for some human torture of an animal torturer!

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Name:	FARKAS, JOSEPH ALEX PETER

Supervision Begin Date:	07/17/2023

Current Status:	ACTIVE
Supervision Type:	ADMINISTRATIVE PROBATION
Scheduled Termination Date:	07/16/2025

Current Community Supervision History:​

Offense Date	Offense	Sentence Date	County	Case No.	Community Supervision Length
09/01/2022	Cruelty to Animals	07/17/2023	BREVARD	2244717	1Y 0M 0D 1Y 0M 0D

 

[Crazy Cat Lady]

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Name:	FARKAS, JOSEPH ALEX PETER

Supervision Begin Date:	07/17/2023

Current Status:	ACTIVE
Supervision Type:	ADMINISTRATIVE PROBATION
Scheduled Termination Date:	07/16/2025

Current Community Supervision History:​

Offense Date	Offense	Sentence Date	County	Case No.	Community Supervision Length
09/01/2022	Cruelty to Animals	07/17/2023	BREVARD	2244717	1Y 0M 0D 1Y 0M 0D

I wish he’d gotten some prison time for what he did to those poor dogs.