Target: Dan Knight, Boone County Prosecuting Attorney, Missouri
Goal: Seek maximum accountability for the alleged neglect and deaths of dozens of dogs reportedly found at a breeder’s property.
Dozens of dogs were reportedly discovered dead or severely malnourished at a dog breeding and boarding operation, according to law enforcement and animal control officials. As reported, the animals were kept in conditions so dire that many did not survive, raising grave concerns about prolonged neglect and suffering behind closed doors. The scale of the alleged harm has shocked the community and animal advocates alike.
Court testimony has described additional disturbing details. A former client alleged that her pregnant dog was deprived of adequate nutrition and proper care while under the breeder’s supervision. She expressed fear for the safety of any animal that might remain in that environment, underscoring the urgency of preventing further alleged harm while the case proceeds.
Strong prosecutorial action is necessary to send a clear message that large-scale animal abuse will not be tolerated. When dozens of animals are found dead or emaciated, anything less than the full application of the law risks minimizing their suffering. This petition calls for decisive action to ensure accountability and protect animals from any further alleged cruelty.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Prosecuting Attorney Knight,
As concerned members of the public, we are writing to urge your office to pursue a recent case of alleged animal cruelty at a dog boarding operation with the utmost seriousness. According to reports from law enforcement and animal control, dozens of dogs were allegedly found dead or malnourished at a property, suggesting prolonged and severe neglect.
Testimony in court has indicated that even pregnant dogs were deprived of proper nutrition and care. Such allegations, if proven, reflect an extreme disregard for animal welfare and pose an ongoing risk to any animals that might remain under the same supervision.
We respectfully ask that your office seek the strongest penalties allowed by law if these allegations are substantiated, and take all appropriate steps to prevent any further alleged harm. These animals depended entirely on humans for care, and justice for them requires firm and transparent action.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Helena Lopes
