Target: Patrick J. Griffin, Chief State’s Attorney of Connecticut
Goal: Secure the highest possible sentences, lifetime animal-ownership bans, and full restitution from the individual reportedly responsible for keeping 22 dogs in deplorable, disease-ridden conditions.
Investigators reportedly entered a private residence and discovered 22 dogs living amid accumulated waste, rampant flea infestations, and acute skin infections. Several of the animals were apparently suffering from vision impairment, untreated rashes, and severe matting; one female was pregnant. According to authorities, the dogs had been permitted to inbreed and even fight each other, compounding their physical and psychological trauma.
Animal control officials state they had worked with the homeowner for some time, but the situation spiraled into what responders describe as one of the worst cases they have seen. The home itself was allegedly littered with filth, suggesting prolonged neglect. All rescued dogs required immediate veterinary attention, underscoring the severity of the reported mistreatment.
Connecticut law allows felony charges for aggravated animal cruelty, yet meaningful deterrence depends on rigorous prosecution and sentences that truly reflect the agony inflicted. Without strict penalties—including incarceration, substantial fines, and permanent forfeiture of animal-ownership rights—the cycle of hoarding, inbreeding, and violence can quickly resume, endangering more lives. Sign below to demand a firm legal response to protect these survivors and send a clear message that animal neglect and forced fighting will be met with the full weight of justice
PETITION LETTER:
Chief State’s Attorney Griffin,
Responders rescued 22 dogs from a residence where, as reported, the animals endured flea infestations, skin diseases, vision loss, and dangerous inbreeding. Authorities further allege that the dogs were allowed and encouraged to fight each other while living amid excrement and extreme filth. Veterinary evaluations confirmed that every animal required medical intervention.
Such conditions indicate prolonged, willful neglect that far exceeds the threshold for misdemeanor cruelty. Connecticut statutes recognize the gravity of aggravated cruelty, yet their protective power relies on decisive enforcement. Meaningful justice must include felony convictions, substantial prison terms, financial restitution for the animals’ medical care, and lifelong bans on keeping animals.
We respectfully urge your office to pursue the maximum penalties available and to advocate for permanent, enforceable prohibitions on future animal possession. A strong prosecution will safeguard these dogs, prevent future suffering, and affirm Connecticut’s commitment to protecting its most vulnerable residents.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Barnabas Davoti
