Target: Mayor Quinton Lucas, Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri
Goal: Increase resources for animal welfare to prevent reported neglect and abuse during extreme heat.
The sweltering summer heat in Kansas City has reportedly led to numerous incidents of pets being left exposed to harsh conditions without adequate water or shelter. KC Pet Project, a local animal shelter, has been inundated with calls about pets left in dangerous heat. On a recent day, their team reportedly rescued a red Doberman that had been left chained in the sun with no water, highlighting the urgency of their work.
Ryan Johnson, Chief of Animal Services at KC Pet Project, reportedly emphasized the deadly risks posed to animals left in the sun without water. The organization conducts routine wellness checks throughout the metro area to protect pets from heat-related dangers. As temperatures rise, the demand for their services increases, with more calls about dogs left outside in the heat.
KC Pet Project not only rescues animals but also employs a team of animal cruelty investigators. They work with pet owners to ensure compliance with city regulations and urge the public to report any signs of abuse or neglect. Sign below to demand the mayor use his influence to impose stricter regulations on animal abuse, to assist these investigators, and to provide more resources to protect vulnerable animals.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Mayor Quinton Lucas,
The extreme summer heat in Kansas City has reportedly led to numerous cases of pets being left exposed to dangerous conditions without adequate water or shelter. KC Pet Project, a local animal shelter, has been overwhelmed with calls regarding pets left in the heat, highlighting a significant issue of reported neglect and potential harm.
On a recent day, KC Pet Project rescued a red Doberman that had reportedly been left chained in the sun without water, a situation that underscores the urgency of this issue. Ryan Johnson, Chief of Animal Services at KC Pet Project, reportedly warned about the deadly risks to animals left in the sun without water. As temperatures rise, the demand for their services increases, with more calls about dogs left outside in the heat.
We urge you to enforce stricter regulations and increase resources for animal welfare to prevent reported neglect and abuse during extreme heat. Ensuring compliance with city regulations and protecting vulnerable animals from harm is crucial. Immediate action is necessary to address this pressing issue and safeguard the well-being of pets in our community.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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People are getting tired of the ignorant among us torturing pets by being stupid. Stupid isn’t hard to understand. If you are hot so is your pet. If you seek shade or comfort inside the house so does you pet. If you leave pets outside and they die from heat then you need to be left outside as well to suffer and possibly die from heart stroke. You’ll really enjoy the experience. What is done to other living beings is like doing the same to your beloved, if you have one. Our legal system is non existent, but punishment needs to be based on the action done and then it will be re-done in the same manner as it was given. If you do harm, harm will be done to you! That’s fair.
I totally agree with you!!
It is definitely intentional neglect. No living beings want to be left in the sun without water and shelter as it could lead to immense sufferings and death! Please charge them with animal cruelty!
It is blatant animal abuse leaving a pet out in the elements without adequate water or shelter. How stupid can some people be?? Let the punishment fit the crime.