Target: Michael Macdonald, District Attorney, Humboldt County, Nevada
Goal: Seek the maximum lawful sentence, a lifetime animal-ownership ban, court-ordered counseling, and full restitution in a case where a puppy reportedly suffered multiple rib fractures suggesting ongoing abuse.
Authorities announced an arrest after a veterinarian reportedly found a puppy with multiple rib fractures, some recent and some several weeks old, which police say indicates an apparent pattern of repeated harm. According to an official update, the investigation and medical evidence point to ongoing physical abuse, not a single incident. A felony animal-cruelty charge was filed following the reported findings.
Investigators relied on veterinary diagnostics to document apparent injuries at different healing stages. Such details allegedly reveal sustained suffering for a defenseless young animal. Cases like this—where injuries are seemingly layered over time—demand strong prosecutorial advocacy that centers both accountability and deterrence.
Meaningful justice requires more than a conviction. To protect animals and the community, prosecutors can pursue the highest penalty allowed, lifetime prohibitions on owning or residing with animals, tight no-contact terms, mental-health evaluation with treatment, and restitution to cover all veterinary and shelter costs. This petition urges vigorous prosecution and sentencing advocacy that reflect the alleged seriousness of the harm.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District Attorney Macdonald,
We respectfully urge your office to seek the maximum lawful penalty in the recent felony animal-cruelty case in which a veterinarian allegedly documented multiple rib fractures in a puppy, with injuries of different ages suggesting ongoing abuse. Public statements describe medical evidence consistent with repeated harm rather than an isolated episode.
In cases where injuries are layered over time, a strong response can deter copycats and safeguard other animals. We ask that you advocate for sentencing conditions that include a lifetime prohibition on owning or controlling animals, strict no-contact terms, and court-ordered psychological evaluation with any recommended treatment. We further ask that you seek full restitution for veterinary care, housing, and rehabilitation costs borne by caregivers.
Thank you for prioritizing community safety and animal protection. A clear, well-publicized outcome in this case will reportedly help prevent similar cruelty and affirm that deliberate harm to vulnerable beings faces serious consequences.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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