Sign the Petition
Target: Nye County District Attorney Chris Arabia
Goal: Seek justice for dogs apparently abandoned at dump and poisoned with anti-freeze.
A dog was recently found abandoned at a dump. The animal had been left there to die, apparently by his owner, Apolonio Aniceto of Pahrump, Nevada, aged 85. Concerned citizens found and rescued the suffering animal. When authorities were notified, they reportedly identified the dog’s owner as being Aniceto, after receiving an anonymous tip from another citizen.
When authorities arrived at Aniceto’s house, they reportedly discovered another suffering dog on the premises. Unfortunately, this second dog was apparently “in bad shape and suffering some sort of unknown medical issue.”
Authorities transported the second dog to the veterinarian, where it was discovered that the animal was apparently suffering from anti-freeze poisoning. At this point, it was decided that euthanization of the animal would be the most humane action.
Aniceto has been arrested and is facing felony animal abuse charges.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Nye County District Attorney Chris Arabia,
A dog was recently found abandoned at a dump in your jurisdiction. The poor creature had apparently been left there to die. The Sheriff’s Office arrested Apolonio Aniceto of Pahrump, Nevada, aged 85, after they discovered another abused dog on his property. That animal reportedly was suffering from anti-freeze poisoning.
Animal abuse is always a serious crime, but in this case, it is particularly heinous. This man is accused of abandoning one dog to die, and possibly poisoning another dog with anti-freeze. We ask that you pursue this case with great vigor and seek a punishment that fits the crime.
Sincerely, [Your Name Here]
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