Target: Dade Phelan, Speaker of Texas House of Representatives
Goal: Require veterinary professionals to report suspected cases of animal cruelty.
Four innocent kittens were allegedly subjected to torture and brutal deaths at the hands of their caretaker. Graham Reid, a former high school teacher, has been charged with four counts of cruelty to animals in relation to the deaths of kittens Broccoli, Cabbage, Parsnip, and Carrot. Each young animal reportedly died in separate horrific incidents over a five-month period.
In addition to seemingly tell-tale signs of abuse such as broken bones, bloodied body parts, and cut tails, Reed allegedly confessed to killing his kittens in escalating acts of cruelty. The suspect apparently used various instruments at his disposal to beat and kill these poor animals, including scratching posts, metal bars, and litter scoops. This man reportedly told authorities that he committed the heinous acts to relive stress and because they made him feel “powerful.”
Most disturbing of all, this sick pattern of seeming abuse apparently escaped the notice of local veterinarians. A tip did eventually lead to Reid’s arrest. Before this moment, however, every kitten that died had reportedly been taken to vets multiple times. In each death, the suspect was said to give the excuse that the animals died at home. If veterinarians were required to report suspected abuse, these tragedies may have been prevented. Texas, however, is one of multiple states with no such laws.
Sign the petition below to demand legislators use their full power to save animals like these kittens from preventable horror.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Speaker Phelan
Four innocent living beings were failed by one system that seemingly looked the other way as their alleged abuse turned to agonizing death. Please do not let the legal system fail them in kind. Animal cruelty charges brought in Fort Bend County against Graham Reid in the torture and murder of kittens under his care cannot be diminished or dismissed.
Over a five-month period, this man (a former teacher responsible for the well-being of other innocents) allegedly brutalized these young animals with ultimately deadly beatings. In each case, he reportedly took the kittens to veterinarians and was allowed to make excuses for the visible signs of trauma on them. A mandatory reporting law (much like the ones applied to reporting suspected child abuse) for animal cruelty could have saved these innocent lives. Cruel abusers cannot be given the opportunity to hurt another animal or person again. Please help prevent such horrible crimes by advocating for such a law as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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This is tragic what happened to these kittens. I believe this could have been preventable if suspected animal abuse cases were reported to authorities. The suspect who committed these heinous acts of animal cruelty and who is responsible for their deaths appears to have the personality of a serial animal killer. Such crimes will continue or manifest into something even more serious if this suspect is not dealt with through the Justice system.
I agree with you. There’s more than that those who torture and kill animals is more likely to domthat to human. Like Jeffery Dahmer who kill human and eat human flesh and he start out doing the killing of cats and dogs. He was later killed by the prisoners so no great loss.
Publish the names and pull the licences of EVERY vet who saw the suffering of these kittens and did nothing!!!!!
Someone needs to find him take him into the woods and torture him.
Totally agree
Why would you do such a horrible thing you should be punished and never ever have a pet again ever !
This is absolutely evil-such a waste of breath this despicable excuse for a life.this horrible being needs to be thrown into the gates of Hell. These darling innocent trusting vulnerable little cats.their deaths will be avenged.I am sick.
The names of the vets that closed their eyes to the obvious abuse and murder need to be published! This monster needs to face jail time and his crimes known. Mandatory reporting needs to be made law for animals as well as human children
You are correct. In addition post the picture of the POS post his name and address. KARMA. He’ll never make it to prison
Lock up this subhuman pos for life so he can’t be around animals ever again. Force him to sign away any bank accounts he has & donate the money to an animal rescue.
Yes, do publish all names of professionals who know of animals being abused and do nothing. As for Graham Reid, May this pervert rot I hell and stay there.
GRAHAM REID should be found by local animal vigilantes and beaten to a pulp and his balls cut off!! Texas Laws for animals suck lao matters need to be taken over by those who care for anomals.
Find Graham Teid and do to him what he deserves.
Yes, do publish all names of professionals who know of animals being abused and do nothing. As for Graham Reid, May this pervert rot iN hell and stay there.
Texas you suck!! The worst state in the union for animal abuse! Hang him and report the vets!! Name them!!
Totally agree
Are you surprised? This is a RED STATE
Texas is the worst state they don’t have any laws to protect animals, I would hate to be an animal and live in that state!!
I hope someone hunts down that man & kills him, this world is too small for insane people to be allowed to live among people trying to make the world a better place!!!!
This individual is sadistic! Pure evil! There is no punishment harsh enough to bring justice to these innocent lives, lost, but surely there is torment horrifying enough that he should suffer every single day of his miserable, pathetic, worthless life!!! Play is peace dearest little ones! You are forever free from the hands of evil, safe in eternal paradise.
That man should be drawn and quartered. Problem solved. And all vets should have a duty to act with obvious signs of abuse
Torture this excuse for a human the same as he did to the kittens. Poor little babies Im so sorry humans failed you. Your in Gods care now. I pray the laws will change to lock up animal abusers as well as for human.
FUCKING PEOPLE ARE SHIT!!!
It wasn’t just “cruelty”. It was murder. He murdered them.
You’re not powerful for attacking and murdering those who can do nothing to stop you. You’re a coward.
Graham Reid is a sick, twisted POS that needs to be buried 6 ft under after he is beaten to death. I’m sick and tired of hearing about scum like this who do horrific things to innocent animals. He said beating and killing kittens made him feel powerful? He’s nothing but dirt. If we don’t start aggressively going after these criminals, not only will innocent animal lives be taken, but children will be beaten to death too. These sick minds go as far as society allows them to go.
This is one sick, evil piece of shit who needs the nearest mental institution. That vet should have his license revoked as he should have reported this nut to the police. I’m sure someone knew what this guy was doing to al, those kittens. Justice must be served , but then, this is Texas .Animals are property and they don’t really care.
Not only is this very disturbed person in dire need of mental help but the veterinarian needs to have his/her license revoked!!!!
Abhorrent! Sickening! Disgusting! Nauseating! Horrific! This animal abuser is mentally ill and needs to be given the maximum punishment for his heinous acts! He does not deserve any compassion because he gave none for these innocent kittens!