Target: Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina
Goal: Strengthen animal cruelty laws after puppy was found with horrific scars and burn injuries.
In a heartbreaking case of animal cruelty, a puppy named Joy was found on the streets of Greensboro, North Carolina, with severe injuries that rescuers believe were the result of abuse. Joy, who is estimated to be about four months old, was taken in by the Perfectly Imperfect Pups Rescue in Raleigh, where founder Nicole Kincaid and her team are working to help her heal.
Joy’s injuries are alarming: chemical burns down her back, scars from where her mouth was tied shut, and damage to one of her eyes so severe it will need to be removed. Kincaid believes Joy’s injuries were caused by intentional harm, as her wounds do not align with the types of injuries typically seen in car accidents. Unfortunately, because the puppy was found on the streets, it is difficult to determine who is responsible for this cruel act.
Animal cruelty cases like Joy’s highlight the need for stronger laws and more stringent enforcement to prevent such abuse from happening again. We must demand that North Carolina’s animal cruelty laws are revised to impose harsher penalties on abusers and ensure that anyone responsible for such inhumane treatment of animals is held accountable. Take immediate action.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Governor Cooper,
I am writing to express my deep concern over the recent case of animal abuse involving a puppy named Joy, who was found on the streets of Greensboro with severe injuries, including chemical burns, a damaged eye, and scars from where her mouth was tied shut. The cruelty that Joy endured is unimaginable, and her story underscores the urgent need for stronger animal cruelty laws in North Carolina.
Cases like Joy’s demonstrate that more must be done to protect animals from abuse and ensure that those who harm them face the maximum legal penalties. Strengthening North Carolina’s animal cruelty laws will help deter future incidents of abuse and send a clear message that such cruelty will not be tolerated.
I urge you to take immediate action to revise and strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws to ensure that those responsible for such inhumane treatment are held accountable. This is not just a matter of enforcing the law; it is about upholding compassion and ensuring the safety of animals across our state.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Ildar Sagdejev
