Target: Chief Prosecutor, Prosecutor’s Office of Pyrgos, Greece
Goal: Seek the maximum lawful penalties, a long-term animal-ownership ban, and restitution for the person who tortured a stray dog and left the animal bleeding.
A stray dog was found severely injured and bleeding uncontrollably on a roadside connecting two towns. The animal required urgent veterinary intervention for serious wounds consistent with violent abuse. A family has said the dog escaped their property, but the manner and extent of the injuries described point to cruelty that demands a thorough investigation and strong prosecutorial action if a suspect is identified.
The Greek Animal Welfare Federation has announced a reward to help identify the perpetrator, underscoring public concern over this case. Greek law provides for severe fines and prison terms of up to 10 years for individuals who are convicted of abusing animals. These statutory tools exist for precisely the kind of deliberately inflicted suffering that has been reported here.
Intentional cruelty against animals has been widely linked to broader public-safety risks. When a defenseless dog is left bleeding on a public road, the community deserves accountability and prevention. Sign below to demand prosecutors pursue the strongest charges supported by evidence and, upon conviction, seek the maximum sentence, a lengthy prohibition on owning or living with animals, and restitution for veterinary and shelter costs.
PETITION LETTER:
Chief Prosecutor,
A stray dog was discovered with severe injuries, bleeding uncontrollably on a public roadway and requiring critical veterinary care. Animal-welfare advocates and local reporting indicate that this animal was subjected to violent abuse. A family has stated the dog escaped their property, but the nature of the injuries described suggests deliberate harm.
Greek law provides for serious penalties—including substantial fines and imprisonment—for those convicted of abusing animals. In a case like this, where the facts involve intense suffering and extreme disregard for life, the law’s full weight should be brought to bear.
We respectfully urge your office to prioritize this investigation, bring all appropriate charges if a suspect is identified, and, upon any conviction, seek the maximum lawful sentence. We also ask you to request conditions that protect the public and animals, including a long-term animal-ownership ban, restitution for veterinary costs, and any counseling or evaluation deemed appropriate. A strong response will help deter future cruelty and reflect the community’s expectation that such acts are taken with utmost seriousness.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Trajan 117 CE
