Target: Brian Mason, District Attorney, Adams and Broomfield Counties, Colorado
Goal: Seek maximum lawful penalties, full restitution, and a lifetime animal-ownership ban for the reported neglect of 115 animals where two were found dead.
Authorities removed 96 cats and 19 dogs from a private home after officers described cramped, unsanitary quarters. Two animals were reportedly found dead inside. Responders cited foul conditions and crowding that left many pets in distress. Images and accounts depict animals packed into rooms where basic care seemingly failed.
Charging documents list multiple counts, including aggravated animal cruelty and dozens of cruelty offenses. Investigators say the animals were transferred for medical evaluations and adoption placement after intake. The scale of this case reads like a grim catalog of suffering, with first responders describing scenes no companion animal should endure.
This case matters for community safety and deterrence. Strong sentencing upon conviction can signal that severe neglect will draw real consequences. Appropriate outcomes should include incarceration where warranted, mandatory counseling, full restitution for veterinary costs, and a lifetime prohibition on owning or residing with animals. Justice for survivors, and respect for those lost, calls for nothing less.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Mason,
We respectfully urge vigorous prosecution in the reported hoarding and neglect case involving 115 animals, including two found dead. Accounts from law enforcement describe unsanitary, crowded rooms and animals in poor condition. Such scenes point to prolonged suffering and profound disregard for basic care.
We ask your office to seek maximum penalties allowed by law upon any conviction. That should include incarceration where warranted, a lifetime ban on animal ownership or residence with animals, and restitution covering sheltering, treatment, and rehabilitation expenses. Court-ordered counseling and monitoring would also help prevent repeat harm.
This case has shaken residents who value compassion and accountability. Firm action here can protect animals, support overwhelmed shelters, and deter future neglect. Please pursue a result that honors the suffering endured and safeguards vulnerable lives going forward.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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