Target: Jacob Wood, Salina City Manager, Kansas
Goal: Ensure full investigation and corrective action after animals were allegedly euthanized without sedation or proper authorization.
A deeply disturbing situation has come to light after an inspection allegedly found that an animal shelter allegedly euthanized animals without sedation. Investigators reportedly documented that dozens of animals were euthanized during the reviewed period, with some subjected to heart-stick injections directly into the heart. One cat was reportedly euthanized by this method without prior sedation, raising grave concern about extreme pain and suffering.
Additional findings suggest that medications were administered without veterinary authorization and that euthanasia procedures were carried out by employees who were not trained or certified. These alleged conditions may indicate systemic failures in oversight, staffing, and adherence to humane-treatment standards required to protect vulnerable animals placed in institutional care.
Because shelters are entrusted with the welfare of defenseless animals, any alleged departure from humane euthanasia protocols demands transparent investigation and decisive corrective action. Sign below to demand immediate accountability, enforceable training requirements, and strict veterinary supervision to prevent further alleged suffering and to restore public trust in animal-care institutions.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Jacob Wood,
We write to express grave concern regarding reports that animals at a municipal shelter were euthanized without sedation and, in some cases, subjected to heart-stick injections directly into the heart. These alleged practices, along with reports of untrained personnel and unauthorized medication use, raise urgent questions about humane standards, regulatory compliance, and institutional oversight.
The reported euthanasia of numerous animals under improper conditions suggests potential systemic breakdowns that may have exposed defenseless creatures to preventable pain and suffering. Such allegations warrant immediate and transparent investigation to determine responsibility and to ensure compliance with all humane-treatment laws and professional veterinary standards.
We respectfully urge your office to conduct a comprehensive public inquiry, implement strict corrective safeguards, and pursue appropriate accountability wherever evidence substantiates wrongdoing. Strong action is essential to protect animals, restore humane care, and prevent any recurrence of alleged cruelty.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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