Target: Darcel D. Clark, Bronx County District Attorney, New York
Goal: Pursue maximum penalties, restitution, and a long-term animal ownership ban after reports that a ring camera captured a dog being beaten and nine malnourished dogs were found confined in a feces-strewn home without food or water.
Officers responded after a neighbor’s doorbell camera seemingly captured a man grabbing a dog by the throat, throwing the animal to the floor, and striking it. Inside the residence, authorities allegedly encountered nine dogs barricaded in a filthy living room reeking of urine and feces, with no visible food or water. One dog was reportedly tangled in a protruding couch spring and yelping in distress.
Responders further reported exposed wiring, garbage, and dogs so hungry they had to be coaxed out with food. The animals were removed for forensic exams and urgent medical and behavioral treatment. Despite the disturbing footage and conditions described by officials, the case began with a charge reduction when key video cooperation was unavailable, underscoring the need for a vigorous prosecutorial approach grounded in the other documented evidence.
These accounts appear to depict severe suffering and long-term neglect that demand a firm legal response. Robust prosecution and, upon conviction, meaningful sentencing—including restitution for veterinary costs, mandatory counseling, probation, and a lengthy prohibition on animal ownership—are necessary to reflect the gravity of the reported cruelty and to deter future abuse. Please take decisive action to ensure accountability.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District Attorney Clark,
Reports indicate that officers responded to a hallway incident captured on a ring camera, where a dog was grabbed by the throat, thrown to the ground, and struck. Inside the residence, nine dogs were reportedly found confined amid a heavy stench of urine and feces, with no accessible food or water. One dog was apparently trapped in a torn couch spring, crying out in pain, and responders described conditions that suggested prolonged neglect.
These accounts, coupled with veterinary forensic evaluations and law-enforcement observations, seemingly point to significant cruelty and suffering. We respectfully urge your office to pursue this case to the fullest extent of the law and, upon conviction, to seek penalties that reflect the seriousness of the reported harm—jail time where warranted, substantial fines, restitution for all veterinary and shelter costs, mandatory counseling, and a long-term ban on owning or harboring animals.
By taking strong, transparent action based on the available evidence, your office can help ensure justice for the dogs involved and send a clear message that such reported cruelty will not be tolerated.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Rona Proudfoot
