Target: James Glasgow, State’s Attorney, Will County, Illinois
Goal: Obtain the highest possible penalties, fines, and lifelong animal-ownership ban for the individual who allegedly kept 19 dogs in squalor without proper care.
Authorities reportedly entered a suburban residence and found 19 dogs crammed inside rooms reeking of urine and feces. Court documents allege that many of the animals were malnourished, dehydrated, and caked in their own waste. Some dogs were apparently confined to crates soiled with excrement, and no adequate food, water, or veterinary attention was visible.
The homeowner is now facing felony aggravated animal-cruelty charges, multiple misdemeanor cruelty counts, and more than a dozen violations of basic owner duties. Deputies also claim to have discovered controlled substances on the property, further highlighting a chaotic and hazardous environment. Each of the frightened dogs had to be removed for emergency examinations and, according to rescuers, several required immediate medical treatment for skin infections and parasite infestations.
Holding an animal captive amid filth and starvation is a prolonged form of torture that causes physical pain and psychological trauma. Lenient sentencing would minimize the suffering these dogs reportedly endured and could embolden future abusers. Robust prosecution, combined with strict sentencing and a permanent prohibition on owning animals, is essential to safeguard vulnerable pets and affirm that Will County treats cruelty as a serious crime.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear State’s Attorney Glasgow,
Investigators with Will County law enforcement reportedly rescued 19 dogs from a residence saturated with urine-soaked floors, feces-filled crates, and overwhelming stench. The animals were allegedly deprived of adequate food, water, and medical care, leaving some with infections, parasites, and severe stress. Such extensive neglect does not occur overnight; it is the result of sustained indifference to living creatures’ most fundamental needs.
The accused caretaker now faces felony aggravated cruelty to animals, misdemeanor counts, and numerous owner-duty violations. Given the scale of suffering—nearly twenty dogs trapped in deplorable conditions—this case merits vigorous prosecution and the strongest sentencing your office can seek. Anything less risks sending the message that large-scale neglect is a minor offense.
We respectfully urge you to pursue maximum penalties, substantial fines, mandatory psychological counseling, and a lifetime ban on owning or housing animals. These measures would reflect the gravity of the alleged abuse, deter future cruelty, and ensure that no more pets are put in harm’s way by the same individual.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Milan Suvajac
