Civilians are picking up and keeping wild animals, risking rabies and causing preventable suffering. Demand prosecutions, restitution, education, and bans on unlawful wildlife possession to protect animals and communities.
A dog was reportedly found with a shattered jaw, broken hips, two broken legs, and multiple broken ribs. Demand maximum penalties, a lifetime animal ban, counseling, and restitution for this alleged cruelty.
A puppy was beaten on camera and a false “robbery” claim was made to cover it up, according to detectives. Demand maximum penalties, a long-term animal-ownership ban, restitution, and mandated counseling if the suspect is convicted.
A family dog reportedly returned home crying in pain with two bleeding wounds to her neck and paw, allegedly from a pellet gun. Demand a full investigation and strong penalties to deliver justice and deter future cruelty.
Animals at a zoo were left to suffer, including a mountain lion that drowned and a bear with rotting teeth who was sprayed with a high-powered hose, according to reports. Demand a full criminal investigation and strong penalties if evidence confirms cruelty.
A 14-year-old dog named Jessie was reportedly starved and denied life-saving veterinary care, resulting in her euthanasia due to irreversible suffering. Demand maximum penalties, a long animal-ownership ban, restitution, and counseling if allegations are proven to deliver justice for Jessie and deter future cruelty.
A puppy was kicked in the head three times then pinned under a foot while cowering on a lead. The suspect received a slap on the wrist. Demand a prosecutorial review and the strongest lawful penalties and bans in such violent abuse cases.
Eighteen horses were reportedly emaciated, deprived of food and water, and suffering from serious untreated illnesses. Two were apparently euthanized. Demand strong penalties, restitution, counseling, and a long-term ban on animal ownership for those found responsible.
Graphic, self-made videos reportedly depicted sexual acts with a family dog. Demand maximum penalties, a lifetime animal-ownership ban, and mandatory treatment for the alleged offender.
A 19-month-old puppy was reportedly emaciated and carrying untreated parasites that would resulted in death within a week. Demand maximum penalties, a long animal-ownership ban, and mandated counseling for the allegedly responsible party.
A dog was found dead and frozen to the ground while another was discovered malnourished with no food, water, or shelter in near-freezing weather, according to reports. Demand full accountability and a long-term animal ownership ban if the allegations are proven.
Video seemingly shows a person taunting dogs, brandishing a knife, then a pit bull found with fresh facial slashes. Demand maximum penalties, counseling, restitution, and a lifetime animal-ownership ban for the alleged offender.
Officers reportedly found dogs chained without food or water, a horse and goats tied to trees, and dead animal carcasses on a rural property. Demand maximum penalties, a long animal-ownership ban, counseling, and restitution for the animals’ suffering.
Two dogs were allegedly hurled into an outdoor pen, prompting distress and suffering. Demand maximum penalties, restitution, counseling, and a long animal-ownership ban for those responsible if the allegations are proven.
Two dogs were reportedly forced to fight in a dogfighting ring while 16 others awaited their cruel fate. Demand felony sentences, lifetime animal-ownership and hunting bans, and mandatory counseling for all involved.
Dogs were reportedly mutilated, with severed vocal cords and surgeries performed without anesthesia, then supplied to a lab for experiments. Demand decertification and enforcement to secure justice for these animals.
Two greyhounds were reportedly found trapped in a metal bike locker. One was apparently dead, the other reportedly died from heat soon after. Demand the strongest lawful penalties and a long-term animal ownership ban.
A dog named Mixtape was reportedly found severely injured and hospitalized. Later, five more dogs were allegedly discovered with the same suspect, despite a court order. Demand maximum penalties and a long-term animal ownership ban.
Two family dogs were allegedly shot with arrows, their bodies hidden, and a GPS collar destroyed to mask the act. Demand maximum penalties, counseling, restitution, and lifetime hunting bans to secure justice for these pets.
Two German Shepherds were tossed in a crate into Thread Lake and left to die. One was euthanized for severe injuries while the other needed emergency surgery. Demand charges, lifetime animal-ownership bans, and full restitution for those responsible.
Officers reportedly found a dog frozen to the ground and another severely malnourished on a balcony without food or water. Demand maximum penalties and an animal ownership ban if the allegations are proven.
Two greyhounds were reportedly sealed inside a metal bike locker at a train station. One was allegedly found dead and the other died after apparent heatstroke. Demand the strongest lawful penalties and a lifetime animal-ownership ban.
Two severely neglected dogs were dumped at a shelter at night, and then attacked by coyotes. One died and the other lost a leg. Demand maximum penalties, a lifetime animal-ownership ban, restitution, and court-ordered evaluation for those responsible.
Animal obesity, diabetes, and cancer are on the rise and human-driven risks like selective breeding, ultra-processed diets, and climate heat are to blame. Demand a plan that tracks disease, reforms breeding and feed, and prevents suffering.
A mother dog and eight puppies were found emaciated in a bathtub beside a filthy crate after weeks of neglect. Review this case for possible appeal, toughen prosecution policy on egregious neglect, and support lifetime ownership bans where warranted.
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