Target: Brian Price, District/County Attorney, Milam County, Texas
Goal: Fully prosecute allegations of animal cruelty connected to a severely emaciated and dehydrated dog, and pursue additional charges if evidence establishes broader neglect at the former rescue facility.
A pit bull terrier mix was reportedly found severely emaciated, dehydrated, and barely responsive, lying in her own waste inside a metal crate. Veterinary findings also documented alleged worms, fleas, ticks, malnutrition, and significant unmet medical and nutritional needs. The dog was removed for emergency treatment and has since entered rescue care.
Authorities arrested 69-year-old Angela Sera, owner and operator of Dogtown Ranch Sanctuary Rescue and Rehab, on one Class A misdemeanor charge of cruelty to non-livestock animals. Prosecutors allege that the dog’s condition supports criminal responsibility. Sera has not been convicted. She and the facility also agreed to surrender 82 animals and close the ranch.
Investigators should continue examining veterinary records, volunteer logs, adoption histories, donation statements, photographs, and care records involving every animal formerly housed at the property. If additional evidence establishes cruelty, neglect, fraud, or more serious offenses, prosecutors should pursue every appropriate charge.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District/County Attorney Price,
A dog removed from Dogtown Ranch was allegedly found severely emaciated, dehydrated, barely responsive, and lying in her own waste. Veterinary findings reportedly documented parasites, malnutrition, and substantial unmet medical and nutritional needs.
Angela Sera has been charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals. Please ensure prosecutors fully evaluate the veterinary findings and all records concerning the care of animals formerly housed at the facility.
If the current charge is proven, pursue meaningful penalties. If the continuing investigation uncovers evidence supporting additional cruelty, neglect, fraud, or felony offenses, bring every appropriate charge. The surrender of 82 animals and closure of the ranch should protect them going forward, but it should not replace accountability for any criminal conduct ultimately proven.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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