Dear Sir or Madam:
We as concerned citizens of one of the world's most advanced countries, have come together to voice our disgust in regards to the abuse of animals, namely Buddy. Animals have rights just like humans. They don't deserve to be tortured and abused.
Each year thousands of animals are injured or die of abuse and neglect. Often this violence against animals goes unpunished. It should not be ignored despite the fact that statistics show that there is a strong correlation between violence against animals and violence against humans. Studies show that animal cruelty can be one of the earliest and most dramatic indicators that an individual is developing a pattern of inflicting suffering on others. In addition, statistics show that many violent criminal offenders have histories of serious, repeated animal cruelty as children or teens. These violent people must be severely punished for their crimes, before their violence spreads to hurt more animals and people.
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One of the world's greatest humanitarians eluded to the rights of animals in his poignant statement;
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" ~Mahatma Gandhi
MY NAME IS BUDDY AND I WAS ABUSED
On July 28, 2010 I was tied behind a motorcycle and dragged until I was unconscious and collapsed in a pool of blood. Many young children witnessed this.
I endured 5 hours of surgery to try to repair my horrific wounds caused by this incident.
Can you please help me and other helpless creatures to ensure we never have to go through something like this again.
If found guilty of abusing me, please prosecute the two men charged,Steve Latoure and Patrick Gendron to the fullest extent of the law. You can be the person to make a difference, who sets an example and show that animal cruelty will not be tolerated
And PLEASE do not allow these men to ever own an animal again or be within reach of one.
We ask your Honourable Judge to hand the maximum possible sentence to Patrick Gendron and Steve Latoure, should they be found guilty of animal abuse.
Thank you
