Target: Michael A. O’Pake, District Attorney, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Goal: Seek the harshest lawful penalties and a long-term animal ownership ban for the individual who allegedly abandoned two dogs, leaving one deceased and the other severely malnourished without food, water or shelter.
Officers reportedly discovered a deceased dog frozen to the ground and a second dog alive yet severely dehydrated and emaciated on a back balcony. No food. No water. No adequate shelter despite near-freezing temperatures. Investigators further state the animals were kept exclusively outdoors and left behind when the accused vacated the property. These details paint a chilling picture of prolonged neglect that, if proven, demands serious consequences.
According to the affidavit, the accused allegedly admitted responsibility for the dogs’ care since late July while claiming inconsistent provision of food. Neighbors said the dogs were never allowed inside. The surviving dog was described as extremely weak. The scene was contaminated with garbage and feces which indicates sustained disregard for basic welfare, as reported by authorities. This is not a mere lapse. It is, if proven, systemic cruelty.
Strong prosecutions deter copycats. Robust sentencing prevents repeat harm. A case this severe warrants maximum charges pursued to the fullest extent, mandatory mental-health evaluation, restitution for veterinary costs and a lengthy prohibition on owning or keeping animals. Sign below to demand justice for the deceased dog and protection for future animals.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney O’Pake,
Reports indicate officers found one dog deceased and frozen to the ground and another alive yet severely dehydrated and emaciated on an exposed balcony with no food, water or adequate shelter. Investigators also reportedly observed extensive filth and feces and learned the dogs had been kept exclusively outdoors during cold weather. These allegations, if proven, reflect extreme neglect and prolonged suffering.
We urge your office to pursue the harshest lawful penalties, including incarceration where appropriate, restitution for all related costs, mandatory counseling and a long-term ban on animal ownership. Strong action in this case will signal that abandoning animals to die in the cold, as alleged, carries serious consequences.
Please prioritize this prosecution, seek conditions that protect the community and ensure the surviving animal receives justice. Accountability here can prevent the next tragedy.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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