Ballard's Farm Supply’s 92-year-old female owner claims she was beaten by women who stole her 3 dogs

VENICE, Fla. - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 92-year-old woman said she was beaten by women who stole her dogs.

The bruises on 92-year-old Julia Ballard's arms are just part of the reason why she feels pain today.

Her heart is also broken, after she said three of her dogs were taken earlier this week from her Venice property.

Ballard said she got those bruises as she was trying to put up a fight to get her dogs back.

"Today, it's hit me worse. I worry about them," Ballard explained.

At 92 years old, Julia Ballard can be considered a fighter. She said the suspect grabbed her because she was trying to stop her from taking her dog, but then the woman kicked her.

The bruises are visible up and down both of Julia's hands.

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