Target: Patrick Michel, Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions, Québec, Canada
Goal: Prioritize this case, identify whoever is responsible, and pursue all applicable criminal charges with maximum penalties, long-term animal-ownership bans, and full restitution.
Two cats and a squirrel were found dead in the same alley within days of each other, and a third cat collapsed but survived after emergency treatment. Veterinary professionals described findings consistent with ingestion of sweet-tasting automotive fluids such as antifreeze or windshield washer products. The cluster of deaths in one small area has left residents fearful that a toxic substance was accessible to pets and wildlife.
Animal protection agents opened an investigation and are gathering tips, medical records, and remains for testing to determine the exact toxicant and how it was encountered. Such fluids can draw in animals, rapidly cause organ failure, and inflict extreme suffering. The fact that multiple animals were affected in one location underscores the urgent public-safety risk.
This case warrants top prosecutorial attention. Sign below to demand prosecutors seek charges that reflect the severity of poisoning cases and request penalties that deter future harm: incarceration where warranted, meaningful fines, restitution for veterinary costs, and lengthy bans on animal ownership. Strong action can help ensure neighborhoods remain safe for companion animals and wildlife alike.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Directeur Patrick Michel,
Multiple animals have died in the same alley, and a surviving cat required urgent care after exposure consistent with highly toxic automotive fluids. These events have alarmed the community and highlight a serious public-safety hazard for pets and wildlife.
Your office will play a crucial role once investigators pinpoint who is responsible. We ask that you prioritize this file, coordinate closely with animal protection agents, and be prepared to bring every appropriate charge when evidence identifies the person(s) responsible.
Please seek penalties that match the gravity of the suffering and the community impact—incarceration where warranted, substantial fines, restitution for veterinary bills, and long-term prohibitions on animal ownership. A decisive prosecutorial response will help prevent future tragedies.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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