Target: Adair Ford Boroughs, State Attorney for South Carolina
Goal: Give police officer prison sentence for allegedly keeping her sick dog locked inside crate.
A police officer, who has since resigned, was charged with animal cruelty after pictures appeared to show a malnourished dog that she owned standing inside a crate filled with waste. If these allegations are proven true it is important she spend time in jail to make it clear that such mistreatment by a law enforcement officer will not be tolerated.
Ross’s attorney is arguing that Ross and her husband had to keep the dog inside the crate when the animal suddenly became sick because the dog was not able to control bowel movements. Unfortunately, the dog’s accidents were thought to be a direct result of severe heart worm disease. According to the attorney, the animal was only put down after they learned about the dog’s illness and determined that treatment was not affordable.
The accused lawyer has pointed out that there is no statute in place to punish people for having a lack of resources. While this may be true, a person should think about all future expenses before obtaining a pet. Furthermore, keeping an animal locked inside a small crate to avoid the consequences of a medical problem should never be considered acceptable. Surrendering an animal to a reputable shelter or rescue group that may be able to provide the pet with the appropriate care is also a likely option in such times of distress. Sign this petition to demand the accused receive prison time if she is found guilty of allowing this innocent animal to needlessly suffer and die.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear State Attorney Boroughs,
A police officer, who has since resigned, was charged with animal cruelty after it was reported that her dog was emaciated and kept inside a filthy crate. The animal appeared to be standing to avoid lying down in waste.
Her attorney said that she and her husband chose to euthanize the dog because they could not afford to treat the dog’s heart worm disease. He therefore states that she should not be punished since vet care was not affordable. This argument is absurd since someone should strongly think about related expenses before getting a pet. Additionally, choosing to keep an animal locked inside a dirty crate for long periods of time to avoid a medical issue may be considered animal abuse. Furthermore, reaching out to a rescue organization or animal shelter may also be a viable option when one cannot afford pet care.
I therefore demand you suggest the accused be given the maximum sentence if it is discovered this dog suffered and died while under her care to send a clear message that animal abuse is never acceptable, especially by an individual who has taken an oath to uphold the law.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
