Target: Jeff Rosen, Santa Clara County District Attorney, Santa Clara County, California
Goal: Identify and prosecute the person responsible for shooting a neighborhood cat with a crossbow.
A deeply disturbing incident has come to light after a neighborhood cat was shot with a crossbow bolt and left seriously injured. Witnesses found the cat with a six-inch bolt lodged through the base of his tail, causing significant trauma and requiring emergency veterinary care. The violent nature of the injury has left residents shocked and fearful for the safety of animals in the area.
A concerned resident rushed the injured cat to a veterinary hospital, where the projectile was surgically removed during urgent treatment. The cost of care exceeded $1,600, underscoring the severity of the harm inflicted. Shortly afterward, neighbors discovered a similar crossbow bolt in a nearby backyard, raising grave concerns that animals in the neighborhood may continue to be at risk.
Targeted violence against animals represents a serious threat to community safety. When animals are attacked with weapons in residential areas, swift investigation and prosecution are essential. This petition calls on authorities to identify the perpetrator, pursue criminal charges, and ensure accountability for this act of cruelty.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear DA Rosen,
We are writing to express grave concern over the shooting of a neighborhood cat with a crossbow bolt, an act that caused severe injuries and required emergency veterinary intervention. The bolt penetrated the base of the cat’s tail, demonstrating extreme force and a deliberate act of violence.
The discovery of an additional crossbow bolt nearby suggests a continued danger to animals and raises urgent public safety concerns. Violence against animals in residential neighborhoods creates fear, endangers other animals, and signals the presence of a serious threat within the community.
We respectfully urge your office to work closely with law enforcement to thoroughly investigate this incident, identify the person responsible, and pursue all appropriate animal cruelty charges supported by the evidence. Strong action is necessary to protect animals and to make clear that weapon-based cruelty will not be tolerated in Santa Clara County.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Mercy
