Target: Gocha Allen Ramirez, District Attorney, 229th Judicial District, Starr County, Texas
Goal: Pursue full prosecution of the animal cruelty charge and seek penalties that reflect the severity of neglect reportedly suffered by a dog found in severely infected condition.
A serious animal cruelty case has drawn law enforcement action after a dog under a caregiver’s charge was reportedly tied to a metal chain and suffering from a severe skin infection and mange. According to reports, authorities arrested Jonathan Thomas Hernandez after the animal was located with advanced skin irritation and hair loss consistent with prolonged neglect.
The dog — later renamed Cooper by rescuers — was taken by a local rescue organization and brought to a veterinarian for urgent medical care. Rescue personnel described the dog’s eyes as unable to open at the time of rescue due to inflammation and infection, and noted ongoing treatment involving skin scrapings, injections, and pain management medication. Rescue advocates have emphasized that the dog’s condition did not develop overnight but over many months, highlighting the severity of the alleged neglect.
Authorities are monitoring criminal proceedings and working with animal control to encourage reporting of suspected abuse and neglect. Sign below to demand strong prosecution in this case not only for justice for this animal, but to deter similar neglect cases and uphold standards of animal care in the community.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District Attorney Ramirez,
We are writing to express deep concern over the serious animal cruelty charge involving a dog seemingly found in dire condition under the care of an individual who has since been arrested. According to reports, the dog was discovered tied to a metal chain and suffering from severe infection and mange, indicating prolonged neglect that extended over an extended period.
The rescued animal apparently required urgent veterinary care, including procedures to manage painful symptoms and restore basic health functions such as the ability to open its eyes. Rescue advocates have underscored that the suspected neglect did not occur suddenly but was the result of ongoing failure to provide humane care.
We respectfully urge your office to pursue this case to the fullest extent permitted by law, seeking penalties that reflect the seriousness of the alleged neglect and demonstrate that prolonged mistreatment and neglect of animals will not be tolerated. Strong prosecution is essential to protect vulnerable animals and affirm community standards of care.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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