Target: Leesa Manion, King County Prosecuting Attorney, Washington
Goal: Seek maximum lawful penalties for the reported killing of a boarded dog from a kick to the kidney.
Authorities opened a felony animal cruelty case after a boarding kennel employee was apparently captured on surveillance striking a dog named Mitch, then waiting over an hour before transport for emergency care. Charging records and clinic accounts describe kicks and punches as the dog tried hiding under a table, followed by delay while Mitch lay critically injured. Veterinary staff say they found internal bleeding with suspected kidney damage, and despite repeated CPR attempts, Mitch could not be revived.
Witness statements cited in case files reportedly include an admission that he kicked the dog, alongside video that apparently shows pursuit and blows delivered after a minor mishap in the facility. The animal’s suffering, as reported, included both blunt-force trauma and a dangerous lag in treatment. A family expecting a routine pickup instead received a call from an emergency clinic about a dog beyond saving.
Community safety intersects with animal safety. Research consistently links violence toward animals with broader risks. A case that involves intentional strikes, delay in care, and a boarded companion animal’s death merits serious consequences. Prosecutors can seek strong sentencing, long bans on owning or accessing animals, counseling tailored for anger and cruelty offenses, and full restitution for veterinary costs. Justice here should deter copycats and reinforce duty of care standards across kennels. Please pursue the strongest lawful outcome.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Prosecutor Manion,
We urge your office to pursue the strongest lawful penalties available in the case of a dog kennel worker who is reported to have fatally kicked a dog named Mitch. Surveillance footage seemingly shows a staffer kicking and punching the dog as he tried hiding, then waiting more than an hour before transport for emergency care. Clinic staff reportedly found internal bleeding and suspected kidney injury, and despite repeated efforts Mitch could not be revived.
This was not an unavoidable accident, according to the record. Charging documents and witness accounts describe deliberate blows, followed by a delay that likely worsened suffering. The family of Mitch entrusted their companion to a paid caregiver. That trust was reportedly broken in a manner both cruel and dangerous.
Please seek a sentence that reflects the seriousness of the conduct, including long probation terms with no contact with animals, mandated counseling, and restitution. We also ask you to request no-animal conditions while the case proceeds. Firm action here can deter future harm, promote accountability within animal-care businesses, and honor Mitch’s memory with meaningful justice.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: KarinaHolosko
Prosecute to the max!! This was done with intent! This person will not stop abusing and killing animals. Prosecute, no leniency. Set the example of NO tolerance for animal abuse torture or killing!!
Give him a few hard kicks in his kidneys and leave him!
I completely agree! Frankly, the world, for the most part, doesn’t give a damn about the welfare of animals.
Then report all the animal abusers on this petitions site to ICE. Tell others. They might as well actually get rid of some violent ppl instead of car wash guys and bus boys.
Ich stimme dir auch zu dieser Tierquäler sollte diesen Hund behütet und stattdessen hat er ihn brutal getötet mit ihm sollte das gleiche gemacht werden er ist ein Monster und eine Gefahr für jedes hilflose Tier. Die Bestrafung sind eine Schande und lächerlich.
Yup ur right and I hope this monster was fired as well it doesn’t say ; and furthermore why did he do this ?? That poor dog and his family !
I want to kill this enbred POS mother fucker
Google name and report to ice
Let’s euthanize animal abusers.
Report the sick freaks names to ICE. You might get your wish. Dont worry if theyre here legally, ice wont. Theyve deported citizens before.
Who ever this loser is needs the harshest charges possible he kicked that poor little dog with such force it killed him! That family was expecting kind treatment but ended up with their beloved adorable dog brutally murdered! Throw the book at this evil monster now!
The courts will likely do nothing much — I hope the family sues the CRAP out of the creep AND the facility that hired this piece of garbage. What kind of shitty vetting practice do they have????
Report the names from cruelty petitions to ICE.
They dont care if theyre legal.
Hopefully these sick freaks can take the place of some decent ppl on their next human trafficking trip to El Salveador death camp prisons, etc
Google the name and report it to ICE.
USE THEM for something good
They dont care if theyre citizens
As long as we have to live with them disappearing ppl, add some scum from these cruelty petitions to their list. They can take the place of the gardeners and dish washers.
Absolutely No TOLERANCE TOWARDS ANIMAL ABUSERS N CRUELTY. AN EYE FOR AN EYE FITS THIS CRIME N SHOULD BE THE PUNISHMENT. PAWS MATTER 🐾
This motherfucker needs to die. If it was my dog, I would gladly take him out one, dark night. No loss to the world, that’s for sure.
Life in Prison. Hopefully breaking rocks sun up to sun down in the desert for the rest of their miserable life
Agree all comments, kick this cunt till he dies. No room for bastards in this world . Eye for a eye.
This bastard needs a good kicking, preferably until he stops breathing. Poor innocent dog.RIP
Evil demon! Hope you rot in he’ll with all the other degenerates,. The story mentions witnesses, surely nobody stood by and watched this happen?
SOB! This bastard needs to be kicked until he can’t take a breath. Then lights out.
Serious red flags come up for this boarding kennel! The whole place and staff need to be thoroughly investigated. Witnesses?? why didn’t they stop this. It sounds like there were many blows, so why wait that long to defend Mitch?
Little Mitch died. They need to all be held accountable!
I am so sorry little Mitch…
First of all I can never understand why any dog owner can leave their beloved pets with strangers. To abandon your dog in this way to be tortured and murdered is as much the fault of the owner as the demon who did it. If they really care at all about Mitch then they must seek revenge on this abomination. The cess pit kennel should be sued and shut down for employing this deranged psychopath
The dog was in a boarding facility
What is your point, I am well aware that the victim was in a boarding kennels. Do you think this is the first pet who has been killed in one of these hell holes? Do your research before you add your support to these ghastly, evil places.
I wish and pray that someone someday will kick the living shit out of this low life piece of shit!!!!!
Leesa – please do the job you were hired to do and prosecute the POS responsible for Mitch’s death to the fullest extent allowed under Washington Law. This is a clear case of intentional murder and this prick needs to be behind bars…
What would ever possess this sick Individual to do something so disgusting to a poor innocent trusting Animal!
This person needs to be held to the fullest extent of the law thrown in jail and kicked the kidneys out of that a hole!!
I’ll tell you if something like that ever happened to my dogs I wouldn’t be responsible for what I could do to that person. This person needs to be made an example so others will think twice about even considering doing something like this.
Como é possível tratar um animal indefeso dessa forma brutal. Fico destroçada quando tomo conhecimento de casos desses. Eu amo os animais e revolta-me muito que haja pessoas que maltratem e abusem dos animais. Peço às autoridades que hajam de forma severa com quem fez esse crime hediondo ou seja, acabem com esse gajo à pancada! É a única forma de acabar com os maus tratos aos animais.