Target: Dieter Romann, President, Federal Police Headquarters, Potsdam, Germany
Goal: Pursue all lawful penalties if the evidence in case of a dog tethered and abandoned without food, water, or medical care.
Authorities opened a criminal investigation after railway personnel discovered a critically injured dog inside a secluded maintenance corridor at a major transit hub. Security staff alerted the German Federal Police after finding the animal unable to stand and in urgent need of veterinary treatment.
Surveillance footage showed an unidentified individual dragging a senior German Shepherd mix into the restricted area before fastening the dog to a structural steel pipe with a heavy industrial cable tie and leaving the animal behind. The dog had no access to food, water, or medication and was found suffering from a severe untreated hip fracture and advanced emaciation. Veterinary responders transported the animal to an emergency hospital, where it remains under intensive care. Police have released surveillance images and continue appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the individual shown in the footage. No suspect has been identified, no arrest has been made, and no court has determined criminal liability.
If the evidence establishes that a companion animal was abandoned while seriously injured and left to endure prolonged suffering, meaningful accountability would be appropriate. Companion animals depend entirely upon human caregivers for protection and survival. Vigorous enforcement of Germany’s animal welfare laws is essential to deter similar conduct and safeguard vulnerable animals.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear President Romann,
Authorities responded after railway personnel discovered a critically injured dog abandoned in an isolated area of a railway facility. Surveillance footage showed an unidentified individual leaving the dog restrained without access to food, water, or medical treatment despite its serious injuries. Those circumstances remain subject to judicial determination and should be evaluated through due process.
Please ensure that this investigation receives every available investigative resource and that, if the evidence ultimately supports a prosecution, all lawful penalties are pursued. If investigators identify and establish the culpability of the individual responsible, appropriate accountability should follow under German law.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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