Target: Michael J. Rourke, Weld County District Attorney, Weld County, Colorado
Goal: Seek the strongest penalties after dogs were allegedly found starving, emaciated and living in prolonged neglect.
A deeply distressing animal cruelty investigation began with the reported discovery of a single dog found severely underweight and malnourished, which led to an apparent case of mass cruelty. According to police, the dog showed minimal muscle definition and signs of prolonged deprivation, prompting urgent concerns for the animal’s survival and immediate removal for veterinary care.
Witness information suggested that the suffering might not be isolated. Following further investigation and a court-authorized search, officers seized 18 dogs from a nearby residence. The majority of these animals were allegedly neglected and emaciated, indicating what appeared to be sustained failure to provide basic nutrition and care over time.
Animals left to starve face extreme pain, organ failure and death. When such conditions affect multiple dogs at once, decisive legal action is essential to deter future neglect and protect vulnerable animals. This petition calls for full accountability and the pursuit of appropriate penalties under animal cruelty laws.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear DA Rourke,
We are writing to express serious concern regarding an animal cruelty case in which numerous dogs were allegedly found malnourished and emaciated. As reported by law enforcement, the investigation began after a severely underweight dog was discovered and removed for emergency veterinary evaluation.
Subsequent reports indicate that many more dogs were kept in similar conditions, resulting in the seizure of 18 animals, most of whom were suffering from neglect and starvation. These accusations point to prolonged deprivation rather than a momentary lapse in care, placing defenseless animals at grave risk.
We respectfully urge your office to prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law. Please seek meaningful penalties that reflect the severity of the alleged suffering and send a clear message that prolonged neglect and starvation of animals will not be tolerated in this community.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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