Target: Raymond A. Tierney, District Attorney of Suffolk County, New York
Goal: Seek maximum penalties, lifetime animal-ownership bans, and firearm prohibitions after a family cat was reportedly shot from a moving vehicle and left paralyzed.
A 12-year-old cat named Coco was reportedly shot twice from a passing car in Mastic Beach. Coco survived, yet his back legs are now permanently paralyzed, according to family accounts. Loved ones are scrambling for care and equipment while facing heartbreak over a cruel act that allegedly turned a gentle pet into a special-needs survivor.
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with this incident. Reports state that shots came from a moving vehicle, and that Coco returned home grievously hurt. Such conduct, if proven, reflects calculated harm against a defenseless animal and raises public-safety alarms. Research links animal abuse with broader violence, which means this case carries community stakes beyond one home.
Justice must match the damage done. Prosecutors should seek jail time where warranted, lifetime bans on owning or supervising animals, and surrender of firearms with prohibitions on future possession. Restitution should cover emergency treatment, mobility gear, and ongoing veterinary care. These measures protect animals and people while signaling that cruelty brings serious consequence.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Tierney,
Coco, a senior cat from Mastic Beach, was reportedly shot twice from a moving vehicle and now lives with permanent paralysis of his back legs. A suspect has been arrested, and this case presents an opportunity to pair accountability with prevention.
We respectfully urge your office to pursue every appropriate charge supported by evidence and seek maximum lawful penalties at disposition. Please request lifetime bans on owning, keeping, breeding, or supervising animals, along with firearm surrender and prohibitions that prevent future access. We also ask for restitution covering Coco’s medical care, mobility equipment, and rehabilitation, as well as agency costs tied to response and investigation.
Swift, transparent action will deter future cruelty, reduce risk for families and pets, and honor a community that expects strong outcomes when animals suffer due reportedly to deliberate violence.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Yoshikazu TAKADA
