Target: Rajendran P. Anthony, Mayor of George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Goal: Launch a full investigation into the poisoning and mutilation of stray and wild animals and pursue maximum legal penalties against every individual involved.
Shocking reports have surfaced of stray cats, dogs, and even wildlife being deliberately poisoned, killed, or mutilated on an island community. An animal-protection organisation has offered a RM50,000 reward for verifiable tips that lead to arrests, underscoring the gravity of these crimes. Graphic images shared online show animals dead or grievously injured, prompting widespread outrage.
Local advocates claim these incidents are not isolated: multiple tip-offs describe strays found convulsing from suspected poison or discovered with horrific wounds. Concerned residents fear a pattern of cruelty that could escalate if swift action is not taken.
Swift, decisive enforcement is essential to deter further suffering and to reassure residents that cruelty has no place in their streets and parks. City leaders possess the authority to coordinate law-enforcement resources, strengthen patrols, and ensure prosecutors seek the toughest available sentences. Sign below to demand a robust response to send a clear message that the intentional harming of defenseless animals is a serious offense with serious consequences.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Mayor Anthony,
Animal-welfare advocates have documented a disturbing series of poisonings and mutilations targeting stray cats, dogs, and wildlife within George Town’s jurisdiction. Photographs circulating online show bleeding or lifeless animals, and residents claim additional victims have gone unreported.
These offenses violate Malaysia’s animal-cruelty statutes and erode public confidence in community safety. A prominent local rescue group is offering a substantial reward for information leading to the perpetrators, yet swift municipal action is equally vital.
We respectfully urge your office to coordinate with police and prosecutorial authorities to:
Open an immediate, thorough investigation into all recent allegations of animal poisoning, killing, and maiming.
Prioritise forensic testing of suspected toxins or weapons to build strong cases.
Pursue the harshest penalties—fines, imprisonment, and lifetime animal-ownership bans—against any individuals found guilty.
Increase patrols in known hot-spots and launch a public-awareness campaign encouraging residents to report cruelty.
Taking these steps will help end the violence against vulnerable animals and reinforce George Town’s commitment to compassion and justice.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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