Target: Timothy J. Cruz, Plymouth County, MA District Attorney
Goal: Ensure woman receives appropriate punishment for alleged animal cruelty and prevent her from owning animals again.
Animal cruelty is an abhorrent act that demands swift and severe consequences. Kimberly A. Savino, a 44-year-old woman from Middleboro, has reportedly committed shocking acts of cruelty, leaving 26 living animals in deplorable conditions and resulting in the discovery of deceased dogs in her possession. Despite allegedly ignoring warnings and advice from the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA), Savino was sentenced to six years of probation without jail time, raising concerns about the adequacy of the consequences for her actions.
Investigations reportedly revealed a horrifying scene: six horses who went underweight due to Savino’s negligence, and 17 dogs and two cats discovered in a basement, suffering from severe neglect. The animals reportedly lived in crates filled with their own waste, with no access to food or water for an extended time. Additionally, the MSPCA allegedly discovered the remains of several deceased dogs stored in a freezer and plastic boxes, suggesting a previous pattern of mistreatment. This history raises alarming questions about Savino’s ability to care for animals, especially considering that she had prior animal cruelty convictions that resulted in significant fines.
Allowing Savino to escape jail time fails to uphold the severity of her alleged actions. The demand is clear: appropriate punishment is necessary not only to hold her accountable but also to prevent her from potentially harming more animals in the future. It is essential for the safety of animals and justice for those who suffered that this case receives the gravity it deserves.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear DA Cruz,
The case against Kimberly A. Savino raises serious concerns about the treatment of animals and the adequacy of her recent sentencing decision. Savino was charged with 26 counts of animal cruelty due to her alleged neglect of 26 living animals found in horrifying conditions, including one guinea pig, six horses, and numerous cats and dogs. The details of their living conditions are shocking—animals reportedly trapped in crates, covered in their waste, suffering from starvation and dehydration. The discovery of multiple deceased dogs on her property further underscores the severity of her alleged actions.
Despite pleading guilty to these charges, Savino has been allowed to avoid jail time, emphasizing a troubling precedent for future accountability in cases of animal cruelty. It is alarming that someone with a history of cruelty, including a previous conviction in Michigan, is permitted to remain free without serving time for the current alleged offenses. This leniency fails to reflect the seriousness of the suffering experienced by the animals in her care.
We strongly urge that you seek appropriate punishment for Kimberly A. Savino, which must include not only substantial penalties for her actions but also a definitive prohibition against her owning any animals in the future. The justice system must protect vulnerable animals from individuals who have shown a pattern of neglect and cruelty. We look forward to your commitment to ensuring that such cases are treated with the seriousness they warrant.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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