Target: Alvin Bragg, Central New York District Attorney
Goal: Ensure strict legal penalties for individuals involved in the recent surge of animal cruelty cases.
In Central New York, a disturbing escalation in pet abuse has been reported. A shocking 85% increase in animal cruelty cases over the past year alarms and horrifies. The Central New York SPCA, under Troy Waffner’s leadership, has witnessed this trend firsthand. Among the victims, a dog named Berch, discovered abandoned and tethered to a birch tree, epitomizes the heartbreaking reality of these acts. Waffner attributes this rise to multiple factors, including economic hardships and unstable living conditions. However, these reasons do not excuse the heinous acts of cruelty inflicted upon innocent animals.
Detailed investigations reveal harrowing stories. Berch’s tale of abandonment and subsequent rehabilitation illustrates the emotional and physical scars inflicted on these animals. The SPCA’s commitment to their welfare, demonstrated by a notable 11% increase in adoptions, is commendable. Yet, the underlying issue of rampant animal cruelty remains unresolved. The sheer number of cases, escalating from 218 to 404 within a year, necessitates immediate and stringent legal action. The community’s moral and ethical responsibility to protect these voiceless creatures from abuse is undeniable.
The need for change is urgent. Legal repercussions for individuals engaged in such cruelty should be strict and unyielding. This petition calls for the Central New York District Attorney to take definitive action. By implementing severe penalties, we can deter potential abusers and safeguard the well-being of animals. Our collective voice demands justice for these innocent victims. Ensure that such acts of cruelty are met with the full force of the law.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District Attorney Alvin Bragg,
In your esteemed role, you have the power to effect change in our community. We are deeply troubled by the recent surge in animal cruelty cases in Central New York, as reported by the SPCA. This year alone, the number of pets seized in cruelty cases nearly doubled, a statistic that cannot be overlooked. The story of Berch, found tied to a tree and abandoned, is just one of many that reflect the severity and emotional impact of this issue.
These animals endure unimaginable suffering, often resulting in long-lasting physical and emotional scars. The SPCA’s efforts in rehabilitating and rehoming these animals are commendable, but the root problem persists. The increase in cases is a clear indicator of a larger societal issue that requires immediate attention. As the community’s legal guardian, your role in addressing this situation is critical. The enforcement of stricter legal penalties for those found guilty of animal cruelty is an essential step in preventing future cases.
We, therefore, urge you to take decisive action against those responsible for these acts of cruelty. By imposing stringent legal consequences, you will send a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated in our community. It is our collective responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us, and we believe that your leadership can bring about the necessary change. We trust in your commitment to justice and your compassion for all beings, and we respectfully request your immediate attention to this pressing issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Governor Tom Wolf
dogs aren’t the only animal that matters!!!!
All life matters! Yet in the US there has been the poor attitude of nothing matters if it’s an animals. It is therefore the law which can make the difference in keeping laws in line for strict punishment if the law is broken. All life is important and needless, senseless, people need not be working the streets. These people make life miserable as they kill, hurt and break all lifer their selfish reasons and then the legal system fails society by not being ethical enough to enforce the law. Tough laws make a safer society. States are too slow in doing this. The Federal Government needs to make laws for the states so all is fair in punishment.
In thinking about this 85% increase in animal abuse in NY, I wonder if people are going mentally off and unbalanced due to the pressure of life. These people act as cowards. They want to deliberately hurt and painfully kill those too small to fight back and those they feel won’t be missed. They are wrong. It is the perp who won’t be missed.Getting the off the street is priority one! To set out to do the unthinkable needs to be met with harsh laws to make the perps suffer, their family suffer, and to extend the surfing for a long Tim. This must be done to stop these brutal people from using others to get out their aggression as there are other, safer, ways to do so. Make an animal suffer and you will guarantee your long term suffering as well. Think before you act!
We as humans can barely manage the violence and carnage enacted upon our own species. However,in my opinion,if animal brutality,neglect and killing was given the attention it so richly deserves, perhaps we as a society would realize that animals matter, that they are valued and killing them and harming them will not be tolerated. Human decency toward other humans can’t really happen until humans can recognize and embrace the worthiness and value of animals and stop harming them. We can’t be kind to each other unless we are kind to the animals we share our world with first.