***HELP HARPER BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE***

Harper's killer is about to have her day in court.  After  no show appearances, dates being rescheduled and so on we are hoping that the judge sticks with the trial begining September 1st -3rd.   This defendant for some reason has failed to appear in court and  the judge refused to punish her because... get this... he said the punishment for failure to appear would be harsher than killing Harper and he refused to do it!  This is injustice if there ever was!  When she or her attorney are too busy to show up to court it is rescheduled.  This whole situation from the begining has been handled wrong and this defendant has been given a pat on the shoulder the whole way.  The way she has been treated has made thousands in this community and worldwide sick!  We need to stay vigilant and if you can stand with us and appear in court we ask that you do!  Please don't stand by and let her get away with the horrendous killing of poor sweet innocent Harper!

NEXT COURT DATE IS August 24th @ the Prescott Courthouse @ 10:30 am for a pre-trial hearing.  The actual trial starts at the same courthouse on September 1st through the 3rd.   VOICES NEED TO BE HEARD.  THIS JUDGE DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE. 

Please contact the mayor's office, the Judge presiding over the case, and the prosecuting attorney and voice your opinions... PLEASE!  Help Harper find peace.  

Call the mayor at (928) 777-1270 and ask for Mayor Jack Wilson or
City Council Office 201 S. Cortez StreetPrescott, AZ, 86302 928-777-1100 Fax928-777-1255

Then call (or write) Judge Hess at: Court Name:Yavapai County SuperiorStreet Address:County Courthouse, 120 S Corte
Prescott, AZ 86301 Mailing Address:County Courthouse, 120 S Corte
Prescott, AZ 86301 Telephone:(928)771-3312

Then call (or write) Eric English (Prosecutor) at:  

(928) 776-6283

221 S Cortez St
Prescott, AZ 86303

Please help Harper now that she is in heaven. Here's Harper's story:
 Harper was rescued at the age of about 2 weeks.  Her mother and siblings were strays that someone found at our local VA hospital.  Our rescue was contacted and a foster home found that took in the whole bunch.  The mother was too young for kittens and the kittens had to be bottle fed.  Harper and siblings were hand raised in a house with dogs, other cats and a ton of kids.  Needless to say she was VERY social.  At the age of approximately 6-7 months she was adopted by the defendant.  Within a few weeks her foster home got the call that she was BRUTALLY beaten to death by her new owner and that they were trying to file charges.  Charges were brought and dropped.  Eventually they were brought again.  We have had to fight what we see as her getting special treatment all along.  We hope and pray that when our day in court comes she is seen for what she has done and facts hold up rather than her family connections.  Again if you can come please come, if not please forward this to everyone you know.  Laura King needs to be held responsible for what she has done and this judge needs to know that we are watching and we will not tolerate this special treatment she has recieved. 

Please sign this petition now and help spread the word to those you know who would like to help us help Harper in heaven.
You can view Harper's video at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW5eEG6xAWI

Thank you.

Also:  Harpers' sister Harlow is still looking for her forever home!  Her foster mom is picky since this incidence.  If you are looking for a wonderful cat please consider adopting Harper's sister!  They look almost identical! 

We the undersigned:

Believe that Harper needs our help now that she is in heaven.  Animals like Harper don't have a voice to protect them, which is why it is our responsibility to make sure her killer is punished and laws are refined to protect the other helpless animals out there in the world.
Harper was a 6-month-old kitten that was brutally beaten a few weeks after her adoption. Her adoptive owner beat her and left her to suffer and die an agonizing death. How would you feel if this was your pet?  How would you feel if this was your family member?
Support for Harper is necessary and vital since she does not have a voice. This petition shows government and those in charge of prosecuting animal abusers that they have to do something besides turn a blind eye to this behavior by inhumane savages.

The woman responsible for Harper's death and beating was arrested but charges were later dropped.  Eventually she was recharged and is now awaiting trial.  Our government officials have not asked for her to not own animals in the mean time.  She is actually allowed to still adopt animals and probly will.  This is unacceptable and needs to be stopped immediately. Animal abuse is too common and needs to stop now.

You can view Harper's video at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW5eEG6xAWI 
 
Harper was well loved before being adopted by this savage.  Her foster family is devastated by this.  Please help stop people that prey on innocent animals such as Harper!  It is proven time and again that this type of abuse later leads to domestic violence on children and spouses.  It has also been documented in sociopathic serial killers.  It may be a kitten this time but if she goes unpunished who's next?

Thank you for taking the time to show compassion for animals without a voice. Please help protect them in all possible ways within your powers.