Target: Sally Dowling SC, Director of Public Prosecutions, New South Wales, Australia
Goal: Seek the longest lawful sentence and a lifetime animal-ownership ban for the suspect who allegedly confined two greyhounds in a metal bike locker, causing fatal heat exposure.
A shocking report from Penrith describes two greyhounds allegedly confined inside a sealed metal bike locker at a busy train station. One dog was reportedly found already dead. The other was discovered suffering apparent extreme heatstroke and later died under veterinary care. Police say both animals were severely distressed and that the locker’s conditions were grossly inadequate for breathing, cooling, or escape.
Authorities further indicate the same individual was arrested the next morning and now faces multiple animal-cruelty counts, including aggravated cruelty and confinement in an inadequate enclosure. Local news also reportedly identified the suspect, while officers described a string of charges that reflect the scale of suffering. These details paint an appalling picture of deliberate confinement that, if proven, caused prolonged fear and pain.
Justice must fit the alleged harm. Robust sentencing deters copycats, protects future animals, and signals that seemingly intentional or reckless confinement that risks heat death will be prosecuted without compromise. Sign below to demand a lifetime ban on owning or controlling animals, mandatory counseling, and restitution for emergency care. The public expects decisive action when animals are allegedly trapped and left to die in an oven-like box. We therefore urge vigorous prosecution and the strongest lawful sentence.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Ms. Dowling,
We respectfully urge your office to pursue the maximum lawful penalties in the Penrith case where two greyhounds were reportedly confined in a metal bike locker, leading to one dog being found deceased and the other later dying from apparent heatstroke. Police statements and media reports describe conditions that allegedly left the animals without meaningful ventilation or relief.
If the evidence supports the charges, we ask that sentencing advocacy reflect the gravity of the alleged cruelty. Please seek a lifetime prohibition on owning or controlling animals, court-ordered mental-health counseling, and full restitution for veterinary costs. These measures would help prevent future offenses and affirm that deliberately or recklessly confining animals in deadly heat will meet firm consequences.
We also encourage close coordination with Animal Welfare League NSW, RSPCA NSW, and local councils so related neglect or abandonment concerns tied to this matter are addressed. A strong, well-publicized outcome will deter similar conduct and honor the lives of the two dogs who reportedly suffered and died.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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