WELCOME TO JUSTICE FOR RUBY RESOURCE PAGE
JUSTICE
FOR RUBY
Join us for as peaceful rally to stand together, demand justice, and make our voices heard. For Ruby.
When: Friday, December 12 — 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office
Address: 119 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ
RALLY FOR RUBY
Ruby the French Bulldog was senselessly and fatally shot, and her story now fuels a movement for truth and protection for all animals. Jeffrey Lentz of Berkeley Township, NJ is currently facing animal cruelty and weapons charges. This resource page is dedicated to keeping Ruby’s voice alive, supporting legal action, and empowering the community to stand against violence.
We Would Love Your Help Sending Community Impact Statements to the Prosecutor!
You can send an email to Brooke:
BMiranda@co.ocean.nj.us (Click the link to be brought directly to your email)
An example of an email you can send is:
ATTN: Prosecutor Angelo
Dear Brooke,
I am writing as a concerned member of the community regarding the case involving the death of Ruby, the French Bulldog. I have followed this situation closely, and I am deeply disturbed by the circumstances surrounding her killing.
Ruby was not just a pet — she was family to Nicole, and her loss has caused tremendous emotional harm. The details of this case raise serious concerns about public safety, accountability, and the treatment of animals in our community.
I respectfully ask that your office pursue the maximum penalty allowable for the defendant. It is important for the community to see that acts of intentional cruelty, violence, and dishonesty—especially involving firearms—are taken seriously.
Thank you for your time, attention, and dedication to justice.
Ruby Suffered
a note from a Veterinary surgery nurse with
more than 28 years in animal medicine
Many people have asked why this has happened, there is no reason why, it was pure evil. No matter what Mr Lentz uses as an excuse, there’s no reason to shoot a small French bulldog in the face. This isn’t an animal that could have hurt anyone. This isn’t an enormous dog, that was attacking anyone.
Let us not forget, Mr Lentz is a pistol instructor, so I would assume he knows how to properly handle a weapon, and is an excellent marksman. He shot her in the jaw………Not in the brain to end her life but in the jaw.
I saw the X-rays, her mandible was shattered, I read the soap notes, she had such severe injuries and throat swelling, it took multiple times to try and intubate her. She had uncontrolled bleeding into her throat…..All that time, she was scared, she was in pain, and she didn’t know why…..Ruby suffered, not for minutes but for over an hour at least. He did not shoot her to end her life but to make her suffer.
There’s no why for that.
She deserves justice, no companion animal should ever suffer the way Ruby suffered. Imagine your own animals, the immense love you have for them and think of how Ruby’s mom must feel. Mr. Lentz needs to go to prison and the laws surrounding animal abuse should be made more stringent, so this never happens to anyone else.