Target: Douglas Kanja, Inspector General, National Police Service, Nairobi, Kenya
Goal: Find those responsible for an illegal breeding operation where puppies were confined in feces-coated cages without food or water, and pursue severe penalties.
Seven young puppies were reportedly found crammed inside rusting bird cages coated with feces as temperatures reached approximately 90°F. They apparently had no access to food or water. Three adult dogs were also allegedly recovered, chained against concrete walls with deep neck lacerations associated with heavy metal links. Ten dogs and puppies were removed from the property.
The animals were rescued during an operation involving the Kenya Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and local law enforcement. Investigators linked the location to an alleged illegal breeding operation associated with roadside puppy sales. The operators had fled before police arrived, and no suspect has been identified as responsible for the animals’ condition.
Rescuing these dogs cannot be the end of the investigation. Authorities should examine property records, witness accounts, surveillance footage, communications, financial transactions, and information connected to roadside puppy sales. Identify those responsible for keeping the animals in these conditions and pursue severe penalties if the evidence establishes animal cruelty, illegal breeding, or related offenses.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Inspector General Kanja,
Seven puppies were reportedly rescued from rusting, feces-coated bird cages in approximately 90°F heat without food or water. Three adult dogs were allegedly found chained against concrete walls with deep neck lacerations associated with heavy metal links. All ten animals were removed to safety.
Please ensure investigators determine who operated the breeding operation and who was responsible for the animals. Property records, witness statements, surveillance footage, communications, financial transactions, and information from puppy buyers could provide crucial evidence.
Puppies confined without water in intense heat and dogs suffering deep neck wounds deserve more than rescue alone. Find those responsible and bring the investigation to a lawful conclusion. If the evidence establishes animal cruelty, illegal breeding, or related offenses, prosecute those responsible and seek severe penalties following conviction.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: LVelarde (WMF)
