Target: Lee Kindlon, District Attorney of Albany County, New York.
Goal: Seek the maximum lawful penalties, a long-term ban on animal ownership, counseling, and restitution in a case where an adult cat and three kittens were reportedly left dead in a covered crate for weeks and surviving pets were allegedly abandoned without adequate food or water.
Authorities reportedly discovered a scene of prolonged neglect: an adult cat and three kittens found dead inside a crate that had been covered by a blanket for weeks. Two additional adult cats and two small dogs were reportedly left behind with insufficient food and water. As reported, the surviving animals were removed for care while the deceased were documented by investigators.
According to law enforcement statements, the animals were abandoned after an eviction, even though the suspects purportedly knew living and dead animals remained inside. Two individuals were reportedly taken into custody and charged with multiple counts, including aggravated cruelty to animals, failure to provide sustenance, and abandonment of animals. The case will proceed in local court, and the investigation is ongoing.
Animal abandonment and starvation inflict lingering terror, pain, and suffering. Given the multiple deceased animals allegedly left concealed in a crate and the surviving pets’ apparent deprivation, a strong prosecutorial stance is essential. Sign below to demand the District Attorney pursue the maximum penalties allowed by law, a long-term prohibition on animal ownership, mandated psychological evaluation and counseling, community service benefiting animal welfare, and full restitution for veterinary and shelter costs.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Kindlon,
Reports indicate that investigators discovered an adult cat and three kittens dead in a covered crate for weeks, while two dogs and two cats were allegedly left with inadequate food and water. These details suggest prolonged suffering and deliberate disregard for basic care.
As reported, the animals were abandoned after an eviction, even though it was known that living and deceased animals remained inside. The defendants have been charged with multiple counts, including aggravated cruelty, failure to provide sustenance, and abandonment.
We respectfully urge your office to treat this case with the utmost seriousness. Upon any convictions, please seek the maximum lawful penalties, a long-term ban on animal ownership, mandated counseling and evaluation, community service with reputable animal-welfare organizations, and restitution for all care and recovery costs. A firm response will help deter future cruelty and affirm that such reported neglect will not be tolerated.
Sincerely,
Your Name Here
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