Target: Seán M. McCormack, District Attorney of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Goal: Harshly prosecute the individual who allegedly kicked a dog into a door and abandoned her in a rainy parking lot.
A dog was allegedly thrown and kicked into a door by her owner, who seemingly left her lying in the rain in a parking lot. According to police, the accused admitted to the kicking and even demonstrated the motion to officers. A veterinarian who examined the dog described her behavior as “nervous, fearful, shy” — a presentation the vet reportedly concluded was consistent with fear of physical abuse. The dog was also found to lack up-to-date vaccinations, suggesting a broader pattern of alleged neglect beyond the reported physical assault. The accused has been charged with cruelty to animals, neglect of animals for failure to provide veterinary care, and neglect of animals for failure to provide adequate shelter or protection.
That a man allegedly lost his temper at a dog for the act of playing — and responded by allegedly kicking her into a door and abandoning her outside in the rain — reflects a disturbing willingness to inflict harm on a defenseless animal for the most minor of perceived provocations. The dog’s reportedly fearful behavior suggests this may not have been an isolated incident, and the lack of veterinary care further indicates that her basic needs were not being met. The multiple charges filed in this case reflect the full scope of the accused’s purported conduct, and each must be pursued vigorously. The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office must ensure that this case is prosecuted to the fullest extent the law allows.
Sign this petition to demand full accountability for a dog who was allegedly kicked, abandoned in the rain, and reportedly left to live in fear.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear District Attorney McCormack,
We are writing to urge your office to pursue the maximum penalties available under Pennsylvania law against the individual who allegedly kicked a dog into the door of his room and abandoned her in a parking lot in the rain. According to police, the accused admitted to the kicking and demonstrated the motion he used to officers. A veterinarian who examined the dog described her as displaying nervous, fearful, and shy behavior, which the vet reportedly attributed to fear of physical abuse. The dog also purportedly lacked up-to-date vaccinations, indicating that her basic medical needs had allegedly not been met prior to this incident.
The alleged act of striking a dog out of anger — specifically because she was playing, an entirely normal and harmless behavior — and then allegedly leaving her outside in the rain reflects a troubling disregard for the wellbeing of a dependent animal. The veterinarian’s assessment that the dog’s fearful behavior was consistent with physical abuse suggests this may not have been the first time she allegedly experienced this kind of treatment. Each of the three charges filed in this case deserves to be prosecuted with equal seriousness and resolve.
We respectfully but firmly demand that your office pursue conviction and the maximum available sentencing on all charges. This dog allegedly lived in fear and was denied basic veterinary care — it is now the justice system’s responsibility to speak for her.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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