Target: Jason Schmidt, District Attorney, Chautauqua County, New York
Goal: Seek maximum penalties, lifetime animal-ownership bans, and full restitution after multiple dogs were allegedly poisoned, with eight reportedly found dead in cages and others living in deplorable conditions.
Reports describe a North Harmony property where ten Samoyed dogs were poisoned. Eight were reportedly discovered dead inside cages. Two survivors and additional dogs and a cat were allegedly kept in squalid conditions, with two more dogs outside without shelter. Responders seized the living animals for urgent evaluation and care. Early statements suggest an overwhelmed owner who purportedly tried using rat poison as a crude form of euthanasia. Such conduct, if proven, inflicts terror and suffering on sensitive animals who depend on people for food, water, and treatment.
Affidavits reportedly detail emaciation, untreated injuries, and extreme neglect. Scenes inside the residence apparently tell a grim story: filth, odor, cramped crates, and animals crying or stunned. Surviving animals may carry hidden harm as well, including trauma, organ strain, and fear. This case has shocked the community, who is demanding justice.
Accountability protects animals and deters copycats. Sign below to demand strong prosecution paired with court-ordered bans, counseling where appropriate, and compliance checks to cut repeat harm. Restitution should cover veterinary triage, diagnostics, boarding, and rehabilitation. Clear outcomes will also reassure rescuers and neighbors that compassion counts, and that cruelty meets swift consequence.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Schmidt,
A North Harmony case reportedly involved ten dogs poisoned, eight found deceased in cages, and additional animals living in deplorable conditions. Investigators also reportedly documented emaciation and untreated injuries. These allegations, if proven, reflect grave suffering and warrant a decisive response under New York law.
We respectfully urge your office to pursue every charge supported by evidence, seek maximum lawful penalties, and request lifetime bans on owning or supervising animals. Please also ask for unannounced compliance checks and court-ordered counseling where indicated. Restitution should include veterinary care, boarding, necropsies where performed, and agency costs tied to seizure and treatment.
Visible, consistent enforcement will protect animals across Chautauqua County and send a clear message that poisoning, neglect, and denial of care carry serious consequences. Thank you for prioritizing justice in cases where vulnerable lives hang in the balance.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Ivan Bandura
