Target: Ruslan Kravchenko, Prosecutor General of Ukraine
Goal: Seek the maximum lawful prison term and a lifetime ban on animal ownership for the individual who allegedly chained a dog to a car and dragged the animal to death.
Authorities in Ivano-Frankivsk region detained a man after a dog was reportedly found with injuries consistent with being chained to a moving car and dragged along a road. The animal allegedly suffered severe trauma and died. Police stated the suspect was placed in custody for 60 days without bail as an investigation proceeds under Part 3 of Article 299, which allows a sentence of five to eight years for aggravated cruelty to animals. These alleged details paint a harrowing picture of deliberate and extreme suffering.
Prosecutors have informed the suspect of suspicion for cruelty to animals, and a court has ordered pre-trial detention. If proven, the described conduct reflects calculated brutality that society cannot tolerate. Tying a companion animal to a vehicle and pulling it across pavement until death suggests a level of malice that demands strong legal consequences and future safeguards.
To protect animals and the public, accountability must pair with prevention. Prosecutors should pursue the highest penalties permitted by law, request a lifetime prohibition on owning or keeping animals, and seek mandatory psychological evaluation as conditions the court can impose. Such measures can deter future harm and signal that tormenting animals will be met with serious punishment.
PETITION LETTER:
Prosecutor General Kravchenko,
We are writing regarding the Ivano-Frankivsk case in which a man was detained after allegedly chaining his dog to a car and dragging the animal along a road, resulting in the dog’s death. Police and prosecutors have publicly referenced suspicion under Part 3 of Article 299 for aggravated cruelty to animals, and a court has ordered 60 days of detention without bail as proceedings continue.
If the allegations are proven, the conduct represents extreme cruelty marked by purposeful infliction of suffering. Acts like fastening a living being to a moving vehicle and dragging it across hard surfaces until death demand an unequivocal response from the justice system. Robust prosecution in this matter can help deter similar offenses and affirm Ukraine’s commitment to humane standards.
We respectfully urge your office to pursue the maximum lawful sentence under Article 299 upon conviction, to seek a lifetime ban on animal ownership or guardianship for the defendant, and to request court-ordered psychological evaluation and treatment as appropriate. Clear, strong action in this case will protect animals, support community safety, and reinforce public confidence in the rule of law.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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