Target: Terence Swarts, Chief Public Prosecutor of the National Prosecuting Authority, Cape Town
Goal: Ensure strict legal consequences for those reportedly poaching and torturing squirrels in Cape Town.
In recent incidents in Cape Town, Eastern Grey Squirrels have apparently fallen victim to cruel and inhumane treatment, with a particular case highlighting the severity of this issue. Animal Welfare Society of South Africa (AWSSA) reports instances where these squirrels are being poached, often by desperate individuals on the streets. A specific case involves a vagrant reportedly swinging a squirrel by its tail and punching it, leading to the animal’s tragic death due to multiple bone breaks and fractures. This act, reportedly witnessed by an AWS volunteer, exemplifies the disturbing treatment these animals endure.
Further details from AWS spokesperson Allan Perrins and Lize Testa from Squirrel Rescue and Rehab paint a gruesome picture. The injured squirrel, an Eastern Grey Squirrel, suffered extensively. It was apparently swung around, punched, and eventually succumbed to its injuries, including broken ribs and a punctured lung. This case is not isolated. Many squirrels in the Plumstead area are reportedly falling prey to such barbaric acts, often out of desperation for food. However, the manner in which these animals are being treated – tortured, rather than humanely killed – is deeply troubling and points to a larger issue of animal cruelty.
The need for legal intervention is clear. These acts of apparent cruelty against squirrels, despite their classification as vermin, demand a response from legal authorities. The brutality inflicted upon these animals is not only inhumane but also raises significant ethical concerns. Demand immediate legal action against those found responsible for such barbaric acts.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Terence Swarts,
In Cape Town, a deeply disturbing trend of animal cruelty has emerged, specifically targeting Eastern Grey Squirrels. Recent reports from the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa and Squirrel Rescue and Rehab reveal that these squirrels are being brutally poached and tortured, reportedly by individuals struggling with homelessness. A particularly harrowing incident involved a vagrant apparently swinging a squirrel by its tail, causing it fatal injuries. Such reported acts of cruelty are not only inhumane but also reflect a disregard for life that should concern us all.
The case in question, alongside similar reports, illustrates a pattern of behavior that goes beyond mere survival needs. The manner in which these squirrels are being treated – with reported excessive cruelty and torture – calls for immediate legal attention. It’s imperative to address this issue not only for the welfare of the animals but also to uphold a standard of compassion and humanity in our society. These actions, while perhaps stemming from desperate circumstances, cannot be excused or ignored.
We urge you, as the Chief Prosecutor of Cape Town, to take swift and decisive action in these matters. Legal consequences for such apparent acts of cruelty must be enforced to prevent further suffering of these animals. It is crucial to send a clear message that such behavior is unacceptable and punishable by law. We ask for your commitment to ensuring that justice is served for these defenseless creatures and that measures are taken to prevent future occurrences of such barbaric acts.
Sincerely,
Your Name Here
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West Africa, a bunch of Low Life’s. Out of touch with reality! Eye for an Eye! Same to those that did this to those poor Squirrels 🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡
For starters, it’s not West Africa – look at a damn map. Second – no one needs you veiled racism.
Find those bastards and fuck them publicly!
Bloody savages are beyond help so hang the bastards. An eye for an eye at least.
You mean… like the ‘bloody savage’ in Wyoming who tortured and killed a young female wolf? A white guy?
You racist fool… animal abusers come in all colors.
Awful sicko people
put them all in jail
Barbaric idiots! 👎
STOP ALL THIS ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ABUSE TOWARDS DEFENSELESS AND INNOCEMT SQUIRRELS AS WELL AS ALL OTHER AMIMALS IMMEDOATELY!!!
This is what happens when you don’t enforce any laws and let people do as they damn well please! A taser, some rope, a tree and a Karma bat is what is needed! After a couple dozen animal torturers/murderers, they’d start to catch on. Buzzard food is what those bastards should be used for!
Suffered extensively!!!
This is exactly what all these evil bastards should get back!!!!!
Terence Swarts, Chief Public Prosecutor of the National Prosecuting Authority, Cape Town
PLEASE DO YOUR JOB AND WHAT’S RIGHT …and protect ALL your animals from these evil bastards that have no humane compass. PLEASE SHOW THEM THAT ALL THESE LITTLE GOD GIVEN CREATURES MATTER!!!!!! HUNT THEM AND CHARGE THEM ACCORDING TO THE CRIME. THESE HATEFUL SCUMS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE FREE.
Hopeless world… So sad really… I pray these devils will face the worst in this poor life they have!!!!! Die in hell!
Really!!! Why is there even a question as to what should be done here to these ass wipes???!!!!
What in the hell are you people doing? Sick!! They need to be punished and prosecuted and maybe the same treatment would be applied for them!!
When will authorities understand that a brutal act like this will lead to other targets, children and women. Anyone that does such a gruesome act, should be behind bars.
THE EVIL BASTARD NEEDS TO BE DEATH THE WORST WAY POSSIBLE
I am really starting to believe what Shakespeare wrote-“Hell is empty, all the demons are here.” Yet people want mercy and expect it???!!!!!!!!!!
The only “vermin” is the lowlifes torturing squirrels! Sick nasty people!
The authorities had better get a handle on this and fast because everyone knows this won’t end with just squirrels it will escalate to bigger victims this won’t stop until you stop them period!
Then you take the ones doing shit and put a bullet right between there eyse and watch the ones that did this die
Them people just like in the usa and Canada and all the other countries don’t give a shit
Agree all comments beat the fuck out of them leave to die slow.
Eye for a eye. Laws need to change now. Cut their picks off.
rot in hell