Target: Joseph T. Corradino, State’s Attorney, Judicial District of Bridgeport, Connecticut
Goal: Pursue full prosecution and meaningful penalties after multiple dogs were allegedly left exposed in extreme cold and deprived of basic care.
Reports have surfaced of a disturbing animal neglect incident in which dogs were left outside in dangerously cold conditions with inadequate shelter, water, or food. Officers were called to investigate after a caller reported concerns about dogs being left in frigid temperatures. Upon arrival, authorities allegedly found two of the animals tethered to dilapidated structures and a third confined in a basement, raising serious concerns that the animals had been subjected to life-threatening exposure.
This address was apparently the scene of prior cruelty reports in previous years, underscoring a pattern of alleged neglect that has drawn attention from both police and the public. Officers documented that buckets of frozen water and spoiled food were present near the dogs, and that the wind chill when they arrived was well below freezing, conditions in which animals can suffer severe injury or death.
Responsible care for companion animals requires adequate protection from environmental hazards, access to fresh water and food, and compliance with animal welfare standards. This petition urges prosecutors to hold accountable those accused of leaving dogs in conditions that may constitute serious neglect under the law.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear State’s Attorney Corradino,
We are writing to express deep concern regarding reports that dogs were left exposed to dangerously cold conditions with inadequate shelter, food, and water. According to law enforcement accounts, the responding officers found animals tethered outdoors and confined in a basement, with frozen water and spoiled food nearby, conditions that can cause extreme suffering and harm.
These reported circumstances are particularly troubling given that similar concerns were raised at the same location in previous years, suggesting a potential pattern of neglect that has not been effectively remedied. Animals depend on humans for basic care and protection, and leaving them in environments that expose them to life-threatening cold and deprivation violates fundamental animal welfare expectations.
We respectfully urge your office to pursue this case to the fullest extent of the law, seeking penalties that reflect the severity of the alleged neglect and protect vulnerable animals from future harm. Strong prosecution is essential to uphold community standards of care and to send a clear message that prolonged exposure and neglect will not be tolerated.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Rcrow008
