Target: Pam Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, Washington, D.C., USA
Goal: Launch a full federal investigation and pursue the harshest possible charges against whoever allegedly skinned and abandoned a pit bull now known as Dune.
A viral TikTok video—with more than eight million views—reportedly shows a black pit bull whose back wounds were so severe that large sections of skin were peeling away. The good Samaritan who discovered the suffering dog during a lunch break says no one else would help, so he took Dune home, cleaned the gruesome injury, and began lifesaving care. Since then, the courageous rescuer has documented the dog’s slow recovery, but the person who apparently inflicted such torment remains unidentified and at large.
Intentionally ripping or burning flesh from a living animal constitutes extreme torture and is a felony offense under the federal Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act. Federal authorities can—and should—step in when especially heinous cruelty crosses state lines or when local jurisdictions lack sufficient resources. Allowing a suspect who reportedly left a dog’s raw tissue exposed to roam free not only denies justice to Dune but also endangers other animals and people, as studies link severe animal abuse to future violence against humans.
A decisive federal response will demonstrate that the United States takes egregious cruelty seriously, deters would-be abusers, and honors the millions who have voiced outrage over Dune’s condition. Sign below to demand the Department of Justice coordinate with state and local agencies, use every available investigative tool (including forensic veterinary science and cyber-tracking of social-media clues), and seek maximum prison time, fines, and a lifelong animal-ownership ban for whoever is responsible.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Attorney General Bondi,
A TikTok video viewed more than eight million times reportedly depicts a pit bull named Dune whose back had been stripped of skin, leaving exposed tissue and excruciating wounds. The dog was apparently abandoned to die until a passerby intervened. While Dune is now healing, the individual who allegedly committed this act of torture remains unidentified.
Such cruelty would violate the PACT Act, which makes it a federal felony to intentionally maim or torture an animal. Given the severity of the injuries and the potential interstate nature of online evidence, federal involvement is warranted. A thorough investigation—leveraging digital forensics, veterinary expertise, and collaboration with local authorities—could help locate the perpetrator and prevent future violence.
We respectfully urge the Department of Justice to open a formal inquiry, coordinate with state and local law-enforcement partners, and seek the maximum penalties allowed by law, including imprisonment, substantial fines, and a permanent prohibition on possessing animals. Taking strong federal action will send the clear message that deliberate, sadistic harm to animals will never go unanswered.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Angelo Telêmaco
