Target: Chris Arnt, District Attorney, Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, Georgia
Goal: Pursue felony cruelty charges, permanent animal-ownership prohibition, and full restitution for the owner who reportedly confined more than 250 pets to squalid, deadly conditions.
State investigators reportedly spent 14 straight hours removing roughly 240 dogs and 16 cats—some already dead—from a residence saturated with waste and decay. According to officials, every surviving animal showed signs of severe neglect: matted coats, untreated illnesses, chronic dehydration, and crippling malnutrition.
Many of the dogs were popular, high-value breeds such as Pomeranians, French bulldogs, and chows—animals apparently bred for profit while being left to languish in their own filth. Authorities described the property as one of the most shocking neglect scenes they have witnessed in recent memory. Rescue agencies across several counties are now scrambling to provide emergency medical care and shelter for the traumatized animals.
Comprehensive justice is essential. Anything less risks encouraging future neglect on an industrial scale. Sign below to demand a robust felony case, maximum sentencing, a lifetime ban on owning animals, and court-ordered restitution for veterinary costs to send a clear message that large-scale cruelty carries serious consequences.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Arnt,
More than 250 companion animals—primarily dogs, along with several cats—were reportedly discovered in a house of horrors, surrounded by excrement and the decomposing bodies of their companions. Investigators stated that many living animals were dehydrated, emaciated, and suffering untreated medical crises. This scale of alleged neglect reflects prolonged, systemic abuse rather than an isolated lapse in care.
The emotional and financial burden now falls on shelters and rescue groups that must rehabilitate these innocent victims. Georgia’s recent history of strong sentences for animal-cruelty crimes demonstrates a commitment to protecting vulnerable creatures. This case demands a similarly forceful response.
We respectfully urge your office to file the highest applicable felony charges, press for the maximum allowable prison term, impose a lifetime prohibition on animal ownership, and seek full restitution for all medical and shelter expenses. Such decisive action will safeguard animals, deter future offenders, and honor the community that came together to save these lives.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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