Target: David Gilbert, Prosecuting Attorney of Calhoun County, Michigan
Goal: Seek felony-level accountability, a lifetime animal-ownership ban, and full restitution in a case where nearly 70 dogs were reportedly found living amid waste with one dog discovered dead.
Authorities reportedly entered a single-story home and encountered an ammonia stench so strong staff described breathing as difficult. Rooms were reportedly smeared with feces and soaked with urine. Dozens of dogs and cats appeared in poor health. Investigators also reportedly found a dead dog in the yard.
Officials stated that animals showed clear signs consistent with neglect. Many were allegedly malnourished and dehydrated. Two dogs were reportedly so compromised that urgent veterinary care was required on scene. According to statements, no medical cause explained the widespread decline other than lack of care. The homeowner surrendered the animals as agencies removed sixty-eight dogs for treatment and evaluation.
Swift, proportionate action sends a message that prolonged neglect will not be excused. These animals reportedly endured squalor over time, not a momentary lapse. Accountability should include strong charges, permanent prohibition on possessing animals, mandated counseling where appropriate, and restitution for shelter and medical costs. Such measures protect future animals and reinforce that cruelty will face real consequences.
PETITION LETTER:
Prosecuting Attorney Gilbert,
We urge your office to pursue firm accountability in the reported large-scale neglect where nearly 70 dogs were removed from a home saturated with waste and one dog was found dead. Reports describe rooms fouled with feces and urine, animals in poor condition, and a scene consistent with long-term disregard for basic care.
Multiple animals were allegedly malnourished and dehydrated. Investigators reportedly noted no medical explanation for the decline other than lack of care. The scale and duration of the apparent suffering warrant charges that reflect aggravated cruelty, along with a permanent ban on animal ownership, counseling when appropriate, and restitution for veterinary and shelter expenses.
These dogs had no voice. Your leadership can help ensure this case delivers justice and deterrence. Please seek penalties that match the gravity of the reported harm and safeguard animals countywide from future neglect.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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