Target: Susan Cacace, District Attorney of Westchester County, New York
Goal: Secure full prosecution and meaningful penalties after a dog was allegedly tied up, abandoned without food or water, and left with a severe infected neck wound.
A deeply disturbing case has emerged after a young dog was allegedly discovered tied to a gate and abandoned without access to food or water for several hours. According to authorities, the animal was found suffering from a severe neck injury and visible undernourishment, conditions that indicated prolonged neglect and extreme suffering. The discovery reportedly prompted immediate concern and intervention to prevent further harm.
Veterinary examination reportedly revealed a deep, infected gash across the dog’s neck measuring several inches and exposing underlying tissue, requiring complex surgical repair. The animal was also described as severely underweight, with ribs visible, further suggesting deprivation of adequate care. Investigators used surveillance images and public tips to identify a suspect reportedly connected to the dog’s ownership, leading to criminal charges that remain pending before the court.
Alleged acts of abandonment and severe neglect that leave vulnerable animals injured, starving, and defenseless demand firm legal consequences. Meaningful prosecution is essential to affirm that allegedly inflicting such suffering will not be tolerated and to deter similar cruelty. This petition calls for decisive legal action to ensure accountability and protection for animals subjected to alleged abuse.
PETITION LETTER:
The DA Susan Cacace,
We write to express grave concern regarding reports that a young dog was tied to a gate, abandoned without food or water, and left suffering from a deep infected neck wound and severe undernourishment. According to veterinary findings, the injury exposed underlying tissue and required complex surgical treatment, while the animal’s visible emaciation indicated prolonged neglect.
Investigators identified a suspect believed to be connected to the dog’s ownership and criminal charges have been filed, with proceedings ongoing. Because the conduct reportedly involved abandonment, untreated injury, and deprivation of basic necessities, the matter raises serious concerns about enforcement of animal protection laws and the need for strong deterrence.
We respectfully urge your office to pursue this case to the fullest extent of the law and to seek penalties that reflect the severity of the alleged suffering. Strong prosecution is essential to protect animals, uphold public trust, and send a clear message that alleged cruelty and abandonment will be met with meaningful accountability.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Alan Levine
