Target: Ursula Jones Dickson, District Attorney, Alameda County, California
Goal: Fully investigate the reported dog mistreatment and, if cruelty is confirmed, pursue maximum charges and a lifetime animal-ownership ban.
A recent neighborhood dispute erupted when a local dog trainer confronted a 71-year-old man about suspected animal abuse at the man’s home. According to law-enforcement statements, the trainer allegedly shot the senior several times during the altercation. While the human victim is recovering, the dog at the center of the controversy was seized by animal services and is now in shelter custody. Officers have indicated the dog showed no obvious injuries, yet authorities continue to probe claims that the animal had previously been harmed.
Investigators have not ruled out potential cruelty. Witnesses referenced possible video evidence of abuse, and police are actively seeking any recordings that might reveal what the dog endured. If documented mistreatment exists, it would represent a grave betrayal of an animal that depended on its guardian for safety and care. Swift confirmation or dismissal of the allegations is critical both for the dog’s well-being and for community trust.
Whenever allegations of animal cruelty arise—especially when coupled with extreme violence between people—decisive legal action deters future harm. Sign below to demand transparent findings, rigorous charges for any proven offenses, and a lifelong prohibition on owning or working with animals to help ensure that this dog and others remain safe.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Dickson,
Pleasanton police have reported that a dog trainer shot a 71-year-old resident while confronting him about suspected cruelty toward the man’s dog. Although the animal reportedly showed no immediate injuries when taken by animal services, witnesses suggest video evidence may reveal earlier abuse. The dog now resides at the county shelter while investigators work to uncover the full truth.
Allegations of cruelty—especially when intertwined with gun violence—demand thorough, transparent inquiry. This case raises two urgent issues: whether a defenseless dog was harmed and, if so, whether the responsible party will face meaningful consequences. Prosecuting substantiated cruelty as a serious crime and imposing a permanent ban on animal ownership send an essential message that violence toward animals, and the escalation it can trigger, will not be tolerated.
We respectfully urge your office to prioritize the investigation’s findings and, should evidence confirm abuse, seek the maximum penalties allowable under California law, including a lifelong prohibition on possessing or training animals. Such action will protect this dog, uphold public safety, and affirm the county’s commitment to justice for all living beings.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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