Target: Jack Stollsteimer, District Attorney of Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Goal: Seek maximum lawful penalties, restitution, counseling, and a permanent animal-ownership ban in a case where ten dogs were reportedly left on a urine-soaked porch and one died.
Advocates report a grim scene. Officers allegedly arrived after a tip about a dead dog and found nine more crammed on a porch soaked with urine and feces. Several dogs reportedly appeared emaciated, visibly weakened, and deeply stressed. Authorities then removed every animal for emergency care, as described by responding personnel.
Statements attributed to the resident deepen concern. He reportedly admitted he “knew this was going to happen,” considered abandoning the dogs at a park, and chose not to separate them. Those remarks, paired with images of filth and starvation signs, paint a picture of prolonged neglect, apparently unfolding within steps of a living space. Suffering stacked upon fear, hour after hour, day after day.
Accountability matters for animals and neighbors alike. Prosecutors can pursue strong charges, seek jail where warranted, require mental-health evaluation, and secure a lifetime ban on animal possession after conviction. Clear restitution for medical care and sheltering costs should follow. This case demands firm action that both protects survivors and deters future neglect. We therefore urge a full, vigorous prosecution and sentencing recommendations that reflect the cruelty allegedly endured.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Stollsteimer,
Reports describe ten neglected dogs confined on a waste-soaked porch, with one dog found dead and others emaciated. Responding officers removed every animal for urgent care. Statements attributed to the resident include an admission that he “knew this was going to happen,” plus talk of abandoning dogs rather than separating them. Such details suggest sustained neglect and acute danger.
We ask your office to pursue the maximum lawful penalties available, seek restitution for veterinary care and sheltering, and request a permanent ban on animal ownership upon conviction. Conditions should also include counseling and compliance checks that prevent repeat harm.
Strong, visible enforcement saves lives and deters copycats. Please file and advocate for outcomes that match the reported suffering, safeguard survivors, and signal zero tolerance for cruelty.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Cengiz Z
