Celebrity Justice
Whoa! "Blossom" Star Saves Dog

Courtney ChaseA former child star came to a dog's rescue when she and her sister noticed a neighbor trying to allegedly drown his Shih Tzu in a tub! For the love of Michael Vick!

19-year-old Courtney Chase, who played little Kennedy on the final season of "Blossom," and older sister Ashley were in their Sherman Oaks apartment on Monday when the incident occurred.

After they say they saw neighbor Casey Purser,19, trying to drown his 8-month-old pup, Toby -- for defecating on the carpet -- the sisters entered his apartment, grabbed the pooch and gave him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Courtney then hand-carried Toby to a nearby vet, where the pup is currently recuperating. Who needs PETA when you've got the Chase sisters on the case?!

The Los Angeles District Attorny filed a cruelty to an animal felony charge against Purser for "unlawfully, maliciously and intentionally" holding the dog under water. He faces up to three years in prison. While Purser has been released and returned to the building, TMZ has learned that Courtney and Ashley have wisely relocated.

Purser is due back in court on October 23.

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46. I will never understand how people can be so cold-hearted! How anyone can be capable of abusing, or worst yet, killing another living creature is beyond me. Thank God the girls got there in time!

Posted at 2:29PM on Oct 5th 2007 by Texan

47. hey PETA, go after this guy, oh wait. i'm sorry but he's not rich and famous. never mind.

Posted at 2:23PM on Oct 5th 2007 by fat & dumb with skid marks

48. i'm so glad for you BlackandDepressing !!!
your were first!! can u believe it, you finally made.


but remember you won't be first all time, but if u can stand up and strong
you can be first EVERYTIME!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:05PM on Oct 5th 2007 by SaTan

49. Excellent read TMZ

Maybe one that someone/anyone can learn something from?

Posted at 2:02PM on Oct 5th 2007 by now that's 2007

50. Well now TMZ,
don't forget to give the Casey Purser the location of Courtney so ya'll can follow him and photograph.

TMZ IS TAKING UR PICTURE!

Posted at 2:05PM on Oct 5th 2007 by SaTan

51. This makes me SICK to my stomach. I lost my Shih Tzu to the dog food recall earlier this year and cannot help to feel saddened to hear about this. I would have done ANYTHING to keep my dog from suffering. People who are intentionally cruel to animals are cowards and an embarrassment to the human race. Owning an animal is a privilege. I hope the person mentioned in this article gets the maximum sentence for his crime, and then some!

Posted at 2:13PM on Oct 5th 2007 by Patty

52. Is that Punky Brewster?

Posted at 2:10PM on Oct 5th 2007 by Danielle

53. BRAVO...THAT PUP WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR HEROIC DEED...THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US ANIMAL LOVERS!!! I'M SURPRISED YOU WERE RESTRAINED ENOUGH NOT TO GRAB SOMETHING SLAM THAT ASSHOLE IN THE HEAD AND OTHER PRIME AREAS...

Posted at 2:10PM on Oct 5th 2007 by ...things that make you go hmmmmmmm

54. I think it great that the girls saved the dog, but they better be careful, you know how Bob Barker likes animals and folks who rescue animals and she's young and cute! he'll be sexually harrassing her!!!!!

Posted at 2:13PM on Oct 5th 2007 by crazy

55. NOW THIS STORY IS WORTH READING, THOSE TWO ARE HERO,S AND MOVING WAS PROBABLY A GOOD IDEA, THE GUY IS A POTENTIAL DANGER AND ITS NOT WORTH IT TO STICK AROUND TO FIND OUT

Posted at 2:17PM on Oct 5th 2007 by robert

56. You go girls! Finally, a child star that proves to have a sense of decency and value to society.

Posted at 2:37PM on Oct 5th 2007 by DragonLady

57. Good for them..... someone has to stand up for these poor animals!

Posted at 2:37PM on Oct 5th 2007 by Tizza

58. Does anyone know where Toby is now? I want to adopt him, I had to put asleep my Shih Tzu after having her for 21 years.

Posted at 2:42PM on Oct 5th 2007 by DJ

59. WELL DONE LADIES!!!

Posted at 2:25PM on Oct 5th 2007 by ladywonder

60. KUDOS to these girls!!! You are true heroes!
I hope the guy gets the maximum sentence.

Posted at 2:25PM on Oct 5th 2007 by Seattlelite

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