Target: Audrey Cromwell, Gallatin County, Montana Attorney
Goal: Pursue full prosecution against the property owners charged in connection with allegedly starving livestock and concealing animal carcasses on a rural property.
A deeply disturbing neglect investigation began after authorities allegedly discovered multiple animal carcasses hidden beneath a tarp on a rural property. The remains of a horse, a cow, and a dog were reportedly found during a welfare check, with investigators suspecting the animals may have died from starvation and dehydration. Surviving livestock on the property were reportedly found in skeletal condition, with visible ribs and hip bones protruding through their skin.
Officers say they found grazing land stripped down to dirt and no supplemental feed available for the surviving animals. Community volunteers and local feed suppliers have since provided emergency hay and veterinary care in an effort to stabilize the remaining livestock. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence from the carcasses to determine the extent and duration of the apparent neglect.
If proven in court, the conduct described in the charges would represent severe and prolonged failure to provide basic care to dependent animals. Strong legal action is necessary to ensure accountability and deter future cases involving starvation, concealed carcasses, and large-scale livestock neglect.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear County Attorney Cromwell,
Law enforcement authorities have reported a case involving livestock allegedly left without adequate food or water, resulting in severe physical deterioration and multiple animal deaths. Carcasses of several animals were reportedly found hidden beneath a tarp during the investigation.
Surviving horses were allegedly found in skeletal condition, with no evidence of sufficient grazing or supplemental feed on the property. If proven, the conduct described in the case would represent prolonged neglect causing extreme suffering to vulnerable animals.
We urge your office to pursue full prosecution under all applicable animal cruelty laws. Strong legal consequences are necessary to ensure accountability and protect animals from similar suffering in the future.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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