Target: Greg Neugebauer, District Attorney of Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Goal: Pursue maximum penalties and a lengthy animal-ownership ban in case where videos appear to show a leashed dog being thrown off a porch and landing face-first on the pavement.
Witness videos reportedly show a restrained dog lifted on a leash then hurled from a porch. In two clips the animal apparently lands head first in grass. A third clip reportedly shows a face-first impact on hard pavement. Police documents state these recordings were captured in August and prompted charges after review. Injuries were not detailed in the brief affidavit, yet the impacts alone suggest serious risk and suffering.
Officers reportedly identified a suspect after viewing three clips filmed from nearby. According to reports, the animal was repeatedly forced into a yard or driveway, then thrown. Such handling of a tethered dog can cause neck trauma, concussion, dental fractures, and fear that lingers. Each shove or drop multiplies pain. Each impact compounds harm.
Public safety and animal welfare demand firm action. A case that features repeated throwing of a leashed companion requires consequences that deter copycats. Robust sentencing upon conviction should include counseling, restitution for care, and a long prohibition on owning or keeping animals. This approach protects pets, aids rehabilitation, and signals that cruelty will not be minimized.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Neugebauer,
Reports from your county describe witness videos that allegedly show a leashed dog thrown off a porch multiple times, with head-first and face-first impacts on yard and pavement. Officers reportedly reviewed three clips and filed charges after assessing what they saw.
We respectfully urge your office to seek the strongest penalties supported by evidence. Upon conviction, please request conditions that include counseling, restitution, and a lengthy prohibition on animal ownership. Such terms would reflect the gravity of the reported conduct and reduce risk for other animals.
A clear, consistent outcome can deter future cruelty and reinforce community trust. Thank you for prioritizing cases where documented handling apparently subjects animals to pain and danger.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Valeria Boltneva
