Target: Philip J. Weiser, Attorney General of Colorado
Goal: Ensure a thorough investigation and the safe return of Mandarino, the stolen cat, to Soul Dog Rescue for necessary medical care.
A troubling incident of alleged animal theft has occurred in Longmont, Colorado, where a 7-month-old cat named Mandarino was stolen from a Petco store. Mandarino, who was up for adoption through Soul Dog Rescue, had been at Petco but was set to return to the rescue due to respiratory issues requiring treatment. Before the rescue team could pick him up, an individual reportedly broke into the cat enclosure and stole Mandarino, fleeing the scene in a white Ford truck.
This reported theft is particularly concerning given Mandarino’s health condition. According to Tawny Irmer, Soul Dog Rescue’s medical lead, the cat requires medical attention to address his respiratory issues. The primary focus is on ensuring Mandarino’s safety and well-being, as he is microchipped and fully vaccinated but still in need of care. The Longmont Police Department is investigating, utilizing surveillance footage to identify the person responsible for the theft.
It is crucial that the Longmont Police Department conducts a thorough investigation to locate Mandarino and return him to Soul Dog Rescue, where he can receive the necessary medical care. The community must come together to ensure the safe recovery of this vulnerable animal and to discourage such acts of theft and neglect in the future.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear AG Philip J. Weiser,
I am writing to express my concern regarding the reported theft of a 7-month-old cat named Mandarino from the Petco store in Longmont, Colorado. Mandarino, who was under the care of Soul Dog Rescue, was stolen from the store while awaiting transport back to the rescue due to respiratory issues that require medical treatment. The individual responsible reportedly broke into a cat enclosure and fled with Mandarino in a white Ford truck.
This case is particularly urgent given Mandarino’s health condition. As a vulnerable animal needing medical attention, it is imperative that he is safely returned to Soul Dog Rescue, where he can receive the necessary care. The apparent theft not only jeopardizes Mandarino’s well-being but also undermines the efforts of animal rescues to provide safe and loving homes for animals in need.
I urge you to prioritize this investigation and use all available resources to locate Mandarino and ensure his safe return to Soul Dog Rescue. By taking swift action, you will help protect Mandarino’s health and well-being and send a clear message that such acts of animal theft will not be tolerated in our community.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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TO steal is against the law, but we all know that! This cat is more a kitten and is sick too. The people responsible won’t take the cat to a vet for fear of being found guilty. Petco has no cameras? I suppose cameras are used to protect food and toys but not animals. Petco needs more cameras! If more cameras are not in place for protection of the animals Petco sells then the store needs to be closed when animals are abused by theft of anything else. Animals are not plastic pieces of junk, they are living beings. The bottom line is not as important as the animals sold but I’m not a fan of stores selling living beings in the first place.
Whoever stole Mandarino, please have the respect and decency to return him safely to Petco. I agree with the person regarding cameras. Even if the animal is available for adoption, perhaps selling them in a pet store is not a wise choice. If this is a practice of pet stores, the animals being adopted should be monitored at all times. Besides selling any animal in a pet store is archaic.
Lilypearl