Target: Anne Langer, District Attorney of Storey County, Nevada
Goal: Secure felony convictions, meaningful jail time, and a lifelong animal-ownership ban for the person or people who allegedly left 18 equines to languish without adequate food, water, or care.
Deputies reportedly arrived at an isolated parcel of land and were met with a heartbreaking scene: about 18 horses and burros so gaunt and weak that immediate feeding and watering became the first priority. According to the sheriff’s office, several of the animals showed clear signs of advanced neglect—such as prominent ribs, patchy coats, and listless behavior—suggesting prolonged deprivation in searing summer heat.
Authorities indicate the animals were discovered only after concerned citizens circulated images on social media. While deputies provided emergency sustenance, the equines still reportedly face potential organ damage, painful hoof and dental issues, and infections tied to severe malnutrition. Rescue groups are now scrambling to secure veterinary evaluations and safe foster placements while an investigation proceeds.
Without strong legal action, the pattern of alleged cruelty could continue unpunished and more defenseless animals could suffer. Nevada statutes allow felony charges for willful or reckless neglect leading to prolonged pain. Such penalties—combined with a permanent prohibition on keeping animals—are essential both for deterrence and for public confidence that egregious abuse will never be tolerated.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District Attorney Langer,
Deputies with the Storey County Sheriff’s Office reportedly found about 18 horses and burros on a remote property in visibly dire condition—emaciated, dehydrated, and lacking even the most basic care. Responding officers had to supply food and water on the spot, underscoring the gravity of the alleged neglect these sentient beings endured.
Veterinary experts note that prolonged starvation and dehydration can leave lasting organ damage, excruciating hoof disorders, and systemic infections. Some of the rescued equines now require extensive medical intervention and lifelong sanctuary because of the apparent suffering they experienced.
We respectfully urge your office to file and vigorously pursue the maximum felony cruelty counts allowed by Nevada law, to advocate for meaningful incarceration, restitution for every dollar of veterinary care, and to seek a lifetime ban on animal ownership for any responsible party. A decisive response will affirm that in Storey County, deliberate animal suffering carries serious consequences.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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