Target: Bill Hicks, District Attorney, El Paso County, Texas
Goal: Urge the immediate prosecution of Marco Trent Butler for animal cruelty, ensuring he faces the full extent of the law, if found guilty.
In a deeply distressing case of animal cruelty, Marco Trent Butler from East El Paso has been arrested and charged after a severely malnourished French Bulldog was reportedly abandoned in a desert area. The investigation revealed a video reportedly showing the emaciated dog, leading authorities to identify Butler as the owner. Upon discovery, the dog was apparently in an alarming state of malnutrition and dehydration, conditions that a veterinarian reported had likely developed over two to three months.
The French Bulldog has since been rescued and placed under the care of MuttLove Dog Rescue. Butler, who was taken into custody, faces charges of cruelty to a non-livestock animal. He has been booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility with a bond set at $45,000 by Judge H. Acosta.
This incident highlights the urgent need for stringent enforcement of animal welfare laws and swift legal action against those who perpetrate such heinous acts of alleged cruelty. Deliver a strong message that animal abuse will not be tolerated.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear DA Hicks,
I am writing to express my deep concern and urge immediate action regarding the recent case of alleged animal cruelty involving Marco Trent Butler from East El Paso. Butler has been arrested and charged after a severely malnourished French Bulldog was reportedly abandoned in a desert area, suffering from extreme neglect.
The investigation revealed a video reportedly showing the emaciated dog, leading to Butler’s reported identification as the owner. The veterinarian’s assessment indicated that the dog’s severe malnutrition and dehydration had developed over two to three months. Such allegedly prolonged suffering suggests a clear violation of animal welfare laws and demonstrates a blatant disregard for the well-being of this helpless animal.
Despite the rescue efforts and current care provided by MuttLove Dog Rescue, the trauma endured by the French Bulldog underscores the necessity for justice. It is imperative that Butler faces the full extent of the law to serve as a deterrent against future acts of animal cruelty, if found guilty.
I strongly urge you to ensure that Marco Trent Butler, if found guilty, is punished to the fullest extent under animal cruelty laws and to advocate for stronger measures to protect animals in our community. The justice system must send a clear message that such allegedly inhumane treatment of animals will not be tolerated.
Your prompt action in this matter is crucial to upholding the principles of justice and compassion within our society.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Dmitry Kalinin
what a sicko jail for good
Give this asshole the max and a lifetime ban from any pets. Thank god someone found this poor little soul, so glad he survived and may find a good home now
I hope the judge does the right thing and imposes a very long sentence on this individual because this will be a role model for other animal abusers to follow and when they find out through word of mouth or on the news that an animal abuser got quite a few years and quite a big fine I think they might start thinking twice about what they are doing to these animals and it could end up saving a lot of animals in the future so let’s hope this judge does the right thing as God would have him do.