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| Friend, Trixie deserved better. In the middle of deep winter, her human caregiver left her and two other dogs, Dallas and Buffy, outside with just a plastic crate to protect them from the bitter cold. Worse, the dogs were also starving. Even though she was a fully grown pit bull, Trixie weighed barely 20 pounds. Dallas, a pit-bull mix, was severely emaciated — his rib cage was clearly visible and he had two indents on his head where he lost muscle mass. When an animal control officer finally found them, it was too late to save Trixie’s life — she died on the way to a local shelter. Tragedies like this happen every winter in states across the country. And not enough is being done to prevent innocent dogs from suffering cold weather cruelty. Trixie’s death was an avoidable tragedy, and that’s why we’re counting on your support to help protect innocent dogs this winter season and beyond. Will you take just two minutes to sign our petition urging your local officials to use the power of their office to protect animals now? We need 5,000 more signatures by 11:59 p.m. tonight, and time is running out. |
| While I’m saddened by Trixie’s death, I am happy to report that Dallas and Buffy were rescued and have both made a full recovery and their abuser was indicted on several charges, including animal cruelty. Dallas and Buffy are safe and loved thanks to the actions of law enforcement, and their abuser was brought to justice. Their story stands as proof that law enforcement can save animals’ lives when we have strong animal protection laws in place. Every year, the Animal Legal Defense Fund is contacted about helpless dogs being chained up outside in the freezing cold. But weak animal protection laws and lax enforcement in many states means that animals are left to suffer such heartless cruelty while abusers walk away scot-free. But it doesn’t have to be this way. That’s why your support for our new petition is so important, friend. Please, add your name now to tell your local officials to strengthen animal protection laws and the enforcement of those laws to safeguard animals from senseless abuse. |
For the animals, Lora Dunn Director of Criminal Justice |
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