Target: Thomas E. Walsh II, District Attorney of Rockland County, New York
Goal: Seek maximum lawful penalties, an animal-ownership ban, and restitution in a case where two dogs were reportedly kept outside without basic care.
An officer arrived at a residence on an unrelated matter and reportedly found two dogs tied outside in poor health. Investigators allegedly observed a lack of essential care, with no reliable access to food, water, or proper shelter. Both animals were removed for veterinary treatment after the arrest.
Accounts describe conditions that allegedly left companion animals exposed, restrained, and deteriorating. Reported signs of neglect included visible decline and inadequate protection from weather. Such scenes suggest prolonged suffering and serious risk that could have been avoided with minimal effort and compassion.
Strong action in this case can reportedly deter repeat harm and signal that cruelty, neglect, and abandonment meet firm consequences. Appropriate punishment should include meaningful penalties, a long animal-ownership ban upon conviction, counseling where warranted, and restitution that helps cover veterinary costs for the survivors. This petition calls for a clear, public stance that neglect will not be minimized.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Walsh,
Reports indicate that two dogs were found tied outside in apparent poor health, with investigators allegedly noting no adequate food, water, or shelter. Officers secured veterinary care after an arrest.
We respectfully urge your office to seek the strongest charges supported by evidence and press for an animal-ownership ban upon conviction. We also ask that you request restitution for medical expenses and court-ordered counseling where appropriate. Visible enforcement in a case like this can discourage future neglect and protect vulnerable animals countywide.
We further ask that your office oppose any disposition that trivializes this reported suffering and instead pursue outcomes that reflect the gravity of keeping dependent animals without basic necessities.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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