Target: Summer Stephan, District Attorney, San Diego County, California
Goal: Secure felony animal-cruelty convictions, maximum prison time, and a permanent ban on animal ownership for the driver who reportedly hauled a Doberman behind a moving vehicle.
Witnesses watched in horror as a red-and-brown Doberman was reportedly tethered to an older black Jeep Cherokee and pulled down residential streets at roughly 30 miles per hour. The dog, according to onlookers, flipped over repeatedly on the asphalt while the driver allegedly laughed and ignored desperate pleas to stop. The apparent ordeal, which spanned several blocks, left passers-by shaken and the community demanding justice.
County Animal Services described the incident as “truly shocking.” Investigators say they have identified the suspect. The innocent animal’s condition remains unreported, heightening fears that severe injuries—road rash, broken bones, or internal trauma—may have occurred.
Swift, decisive prosecution is essential to deter copycat cruelty and to honor the community’s commitment to protecting companion animals. Sign below to demand a strong felony case, a lifetime prohibition on owning animals, and full restitution for veterinary care to send a clear signal that San Diego County will not tolerate sadistic acts against defenseless creatures.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Stephan,
Eyewitnesses reportedly saw a Doberman dragged behind a speeding vehicle along Edgewood and Bancroft Drives in Spring Valley. The dog was described as tumbling across pavement while the driver allegedly laughed and disregarded bystanders’ attempts to intervene. Animal Services has called this incident one of the most appalling acts of cruelty in recent memory.
This apparent crime was not an impulsive lapse but a deliberate, prolonged display of violence that likely inflicted excruciating pain and psychological terror on the animal. Communities look to the legal system to protect voiceless beings from such brutality and to hold offenders fully accountable.
We respectfully urge your office to pursue the highest possible felony charges, advocate for the maximum sentence allowed by law, impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership, and require full restitution for all medical costs. A forceful response will demonstrate that San Diego County stands firmly against egregious animal abuse.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Tim Johnson
