Target: Bernie Cantorna, District Attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania
Goal: Secure the maximum felony sentence, lifelong animal-ownership ban, and court-ordered counseling for the individuals who allegedly allowed their cat’s face to decay untreated.
Apollo the cat was reportedly found with a “catastrophic” facial infection so advanced that a large section of his lower jaw was gone. One eye was described as likely non-functional, and the animal struggled to breathe through tissue ravaged by months of seemingly unchecked disease. A veterinarian determined that humane euthanasia was the only option because treatment had been fatally delayed.
According to sworn statements, two men admitted they had noticed Apollo’s worsening condition for several months. Rather than seeking medical help, they allegedly chose to do nothing—leaving him to endure prolonged agony, open wounds, and the constant threat of sepsis. Authorities noted that the smell of infection was overwhelming and that the cat’s suffering would have been preventable had timely care been provided.
A life seemingly deliberately left to wither in pain signals a profound disregard for basic compassion and for Pennsylvania’s cruelty statutes. Robust prosecution and meaningful sentencing are essential to affirm society’s refusal to tolerate such apparent neglect. Sign below to demand the harshest penalties allowed, a permanent prohibition on possessing animals, and mandatory psychological evaluation in this case to help prevent future abuse.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District Attorney Cantorna,
Reports indicate that Apollo the cat endured months of advancing infection that eroded most of his jaw, compromised an eye, and ultimately forced veterinarians to end his suffering. Investigators assert that the defendants were aware of these worsening injuries yet allegedly withheld all veterinary intervention.
This level of apparent neglect inflicted prolonged, avoidable pain and displayed a disturbing indifference to life. Pennsylvania law classifies such cruelty as a third-degree felony for good reason: it tears at the moral fabric of the community and places every vulnerable animal at risk when consequences are lax.
We urge your office to pursue the maximum sentence available, to advocate for a lifetime ban on animal ownership, and to request court-mandated counseling. A strong response will honor Apollo’s memory, protect other animals, and send a clear signal that deliberate, extended suffering will meet with uncompromising justice.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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