Target: Dan Feistner, County Attorney, Pocahontas County, Iowa
Goal: Seek maximum penalties, lifetime animal-ownership bans, and full restitution for 14 dogs reportedly rescued from filthy confinement.
Authorities reportedly removed 10 dogs from a residence after a neglect report. An additional four dogs were allegedly taken from a nearby camper described as unsanitary. Four adults were arrested following the investigation, with charges ranging from one count each up through six counts.
Reports describe cramped quarters, foul odors, and poor sanitation. Water bowls apparently sat dirty while food ran scarce. Dogs reportedly endured conditions that risk disease and prolonged suffering. Such scenes suggest prolonged disregard for basic care standards.
Swift accountability prevents repeat harm and shields vulnerable animals. Sign below to demand prosecutors seek maximum penalties per affected animal, lifetime bans on ownership or caregiving, mandatory counseling where appropriate, and strict probation conditions that bar contact with animals. Courts should order restitution that covers veterinary care, boarding, and related public costs. Anything less invites another preventable crisis.
PETITION LETTER:
County Attorney Feistner,
We are deeply concerned by reports that 14 dogs were rescued from a residence and an adjacent camper amid filthy conditions. Ten were reportedly removed from the home while four more came from a camper described as unsanitary. Four adults now face multiple animal-neglect counts arising from this investigation.
We urge your office to pursue every charge supported by evidence, counted per animal where applicable, and to oppose plea deals that undercut accountability. Please seek lifetime prohibitions on owning or supervising animals, mandatory education or counseling when indicated, and compliance checks that verify adherence.
We also ask for restitution that repays veterinary treatment, boarding, and related costs borne by local agencies and shelters. Firm, visible action here will deter future neglect and affirm that animal suffering carries serious legal consequences.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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