Target: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill
Goal: Thoroughly investigate the case of a dog that suffered severe injuries after reportedly being thrown out of one car and hit by another.
A three-year-old dog named Morti was reportedly thrown out of his owners’ moving vehicle and hit by another, causing his right leg to be amputated. He spent about three days in a Las Vegas desert, all while his leg was severely damaged. When animal control found him, his owners were alerted and they claimed to not want him. After his leg was amputated, he had to get another surgery to drain an infection from the surgery. He was eventually sent to a shelter to be euthanized, but thankfully he was rescued in time. His owners went uncharged, regardless of the apparent animal cruelty and neglect they displayed.
If it were not for Morti’s current foster parent Ashley Bean, he would be dead. Morti now resides with Bean and seven other dogs, and he is noticeably a friendly dog who gets along with the other dogs and Bean’s young son. Thanks to the Southern Nevada Animal Rescue League (SNARL), Morti was able to get proper veterinarian treatment, costing around $7,000. The damage Morti’s owners reportedly caused resulted in him nearly losing his life twice, not only because of the health repercussions he faced, but also because his home was taken from him.
Morti lost his leg, home and nearly his life. His owners seemingly neglected him and caused him a substantial amount of harm by throwing him out of their vehicle. Sign the petition below to urge the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to investigate this case thoroughly so that those thought responsible for harming Morti face justice.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Sheriff McMahill,
Morti was seemingly cruelly thrown out of his owners’ vehicle and hit by another car, causing his leg to be amputated and leaving him homeless. Luckily, animal control found him in time to save him, but under any other circumstance, he would have died. Ashley Bean saved him from the horrors of an animal shelter by fostering him, and if she hadn’t, he would have died through euthanasia. Morti’s life was threatened twice through the alleged actions of his owners and the individual who reportedly hit him; these individuals must be punished.
With your influence over the Las Vegas police department, I urge you to give Morti the justice he deserves. His life was put in danger because of the apparent decisions of others, and the proper charges need to be placed on the individuals who seemingly compromised his well-being. Please investigate Morti’s alleged perpetrators to discourage animal cruelty. I appreciate your attention to this message.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Pxfuel
This young dog deserved more from his owners than being thrown out of their moving vehicle. The owners should not go uncharged for what they have done to this pup. Please investigate this case thoroughly and if they are in fact proved to be guilty of this crime please punish them to the fullest extent of the law. Please be a voice for this innocent pup.
the owners must be charged with animal cruelty, sentence to jail time , pay the cost of veterinary treatment $7,000 and never be allowed to have dogs/pets/animals. If the dog had accidentally jumped from the car ,the owners did not stay to bring him to a vet and take care of their dog. it is very clear that the owners are guilty.
Revoke the person’s driver’s license for life – make him pay a strict fine and medical expenses for the dog – put in prison for life – no contact , or be around, any animal (s) for life
This animal abuser along with all animal abusers globally require immediate instigation of the death penalty and nothing less!
The laws need changing – animals deserve a decent safe life!! If this was done to a human – the guilty person would be put in prison for life!! Either kill the animal torturers/ killers, or build more prisons for them , and make them serve life sentences!! Keep them away from animals and people!!
This is so sad and tragic. Animal abusers must be held accountable. No more free rides or else this kind of horrific cruelty will continue. It’s time!!!
Poor baby, thank you to the foster mom. Please let us know how he’s doing. If you’re unable to re-home him please reach out to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kanab, Utah-not too far from Las Vegas. They do amazing work!
In my prayers 🙏
Laraine
Certified TNR town of Islip, LI NY
Volunteer and Member of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah and Best Friends Animal Society.
Member of PETA
Donator to North Shore Animal League, Port Washington, NY.
And mom to three furrbabies.
I take all of this seriously. Education on the sanctity of all life is imperative.
The horrible people that tried to kill this poor dog deserve to be thrown from a moving vehicle going 90 miles an hour on the interstate…justice…
So sorry the owners of Morti no longer wanted him but … we want them!
They did the crime and need to pay for ALL medical costs. Would they do this to one of their kids? Who knows? Morti suffered greatly and now has only 3 legs. these owners need to face a judge and maybe a jury. Most people love their pet companions but these people have no love to give. Tragic. After 3 years this is the thanks little Morti gets? What has happened to Do unto others that which you would want them to do unto you? It’s not brain science just a respect for all life!