In the quiet village of East Hatley, Cambridgeshire in the UK, a horrifying act of violence shattered the peace. Four alpacas and one sheep were
shot and killed in cold blood, their bodies scattered across a field in what appeared to be a deliberate and calculated attack.
Sign the petition to demand that authorities prioritize finding the perpetrator(s), before they harm anyone else!Calvin, Klein, Juniper, and Martha - the names of the alpacas whose lives were stolen - were beloved animals, peaceful and innocent. Their owner described the scene she discovered as something she'll never be able to unsee.
Someone had clearly chased the animals first, terrorizing them, because the animals' bodies were all in different places on the property - not inside the safety of their pen. In addition to shooting five of the animals, the perpetrator had also set a dog on a sixth animal, a sheep. The terrified, mauled sheep survived by hiding in a bush, but was so badly injured, she had to be euthanized.
Two alpacas remain alive. Phoebe was found wounded and remains under veterinary care. It is unclear if she will pull through. The only other survivor, Frankie, was physically unharmed but, like all involved, is forever changed.
This attack comes at a time when violence against animals in the UK is rising. The RSPCA has reported a 23% increase in animal attacks involving weapons. If left unpunished, this horrific event sends a chilling message: that cruelty can go unanswered, even in the most peaceful corners of the country.
These animals weren't just livestock - they were sentient beings capable of feeling fear, pain, and love. And someone brutally traumatized them and ended their lives for no known reason.
Sign the petition to demand that the UK government find the perpetrators and hold them accountable for this brutality! We must protect other animals and humans from such cruelty!