Target: Todd Spitzer, District Attorney of Orange County, California
Goal: Prosecute and seek maximum penalties against individual who reportedly threw a wounded cat in the trash.
A surveillance video apparently revealed a man removing a severely injured cat from a trash bag, only to toss the animal into a dumpster. The cat, later identified by a caretaker, reportedly languished there for nearly 15 hours and was rescued just before the dumpster was scheduled for pickup. Authorities have arrested a suspect for alleged felony cruelty, and the cat—called BooBoo—is currently receiving intensive medical care.
The disturbing nature of this incident has sparked public outrage. Witness accounts and the footage purportedly depict an act of disregard for a suffering creature, placing it in immediate danger with no chance of escape. Advocates highlight how such acts of alleged cruelty can have lasting consequences and signal a deeper apathy towards animals who rely on humans for their basic needs.
Swift and forceful legal action may help protect countless other defenseless animals. If proven guilty, holding those responsible fully accountable can send a resolute message that society will not tolerate brutal treatment of living beings. This demand: ensure that all available measures are used to seek justice for this cat and to prevent similar cases of reported cruelty.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Attorney Spitzer,
We write to express our deep concern over reports of a grievously injured cat removed from a trash bag and discarded in a dumpster, where it was left for more than half a day. Fortunately, the cat was discovered just minutes before the dumpster was due to be emptied, sparing it from an even more tragic outcome.
Such apparent callousness toward a vulnerable creature undermines the laws and values that protect both animals and the public. When our most defenseless living beings are treated with such recklessness, it risks fostering an environment of impunity where cruelty can flourish unchecked.
We respectfully request a thorough investigation into these allegations and the full pursuit of any legal consequences warranted by the evidence. An unwavering commitment to enforcing animal welfare statutes is vital to protecting the innocent and deterring future acts of reported cruelty.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: David Eickhoff
