Target: Mr. F. Clay Merris IV, District Attorney of Perry County, Pennsylvania
Goal: Investigate and prosecute individuals responsible for the death and improper disposal of a dog, and enforce stricter animal welfare laws.
The Marysville Police Department in Perry County, Pennsylvania, is investigating a disturbing case of animal abuse after a dead dog was found in a pet carrier near the Susquehanna River. On a recent Saturday afternoon, officers noticed a plastic dog carrier half-submerged in the waters near South Main Street at the base of the Rockville Bridge. Inside the carrier, authorities found a small to medium-breed dog in an advanced state of decomposition. The carrier had been sealed with plastic zip-ties and weighted down with a block, indicating a deliberate act to dispose of the animal in the river.
This incident underscores the urgent need for strict enforcement of animal welfare laws to prevent such abuses and ensure the well-being of animals. Sign below to demand justice in this case.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Mr. F. Clay Merris IV,
A recent incident in Perry County has brought to light a deeply disturbing act of animal cruelty. Marysville police officers discovered a dead dog in a plastic carrier near the Susquehanna River. The carrier, found half-submerged and sealed with plastic zip-ties and weighted down with a block, contained a small to medium breed dog in an advanced state of decomposition. This deliberate act of disposal highlights the urgent need for strict enforcement of animal welfare laws.
We urge you to ensure a thorough investigation and prosecution of those responsible for this act of cruelty. Immediate action is necessary to prevent such incidents in the future and to protect the welfare of animals in our county.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: The Humane Society of the United States
