Target: Mike Hardin, District Attorney, Moore County, North Carolina
Goal: Secure the longest prison term, steepest fines, and a lifelong animal-ownership ban for the individual reportedly responsible for the death and extreme starvation of three dogs.
A severely emaciated dog was reportedly seen wandering a Pinebluff neighborhood, prompting deputies to investigate a nearby property. According to the sheriff’s office, one dog was deceased and another in equally skeletal condition on the same premises. Both surviving animals were apparently suffering so intensely that veterinarians had to euthanize them to end their pain. Officials describe this case as one of the most disturbing instances of neglect they have encountered in years.
Authorities have issued three felony warrants for cruelty to animals against the dogs’ owner, who is allegedly evading arrest. Investigators say repeated attempts to obtain the suspect’s cooperation have failed, and public assistance is now requested to locate him.
Meaningful justice is vital—to honor the innocent lives lost, to deter future cruelty, and to demonstrate that deliberate starvation and abandonment of animals will not be tolerated. Sign below to demand that the prosecuting authority pursue the maximum penalty permissible under North Carolina law, including a permanent prohibition on owning animals.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District Attorney Hardin,
Deputies in Moore County reportedly found an emaciated stray dog and, upon investigating a nearby residence, uncovered another dog in similar condition as well as a deceased animal. Veterinarians indicated the living dogs were suffering so gravely that humane euthanasia was the only compassionate option. Arrest warrants charging three counts of felony cruelty to animals have been issued, yet the suspect—identified as Rodney Anthony Morrison—is allegedly avoiding service.
These dogs endured prolonged hunger, untreated medical issues, and, in one case, death. Such apparent neglect inflicts immense physical agony and psychological torment. North Carolina’s animal-cruelty statutes exist to prevent exactly this kind of suffering, and their rigorous enforcement is essential.
We respectfully urge your office to prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law once the defendant is apprehended. Please seek substantial incarceration, significant monetary penalties, and a lifetime ban on animal possession. A decisive legal response will honor the victims, protect other animals, and reinforce that severe neglect carries serious consequences.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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