Eyewitnesses to an instance of animal abuse at a Virginia shelter might have a hard time forgetting the brutal event they recently witnessed.
In Culpeper County, an animal control officer choked a dog so forcefully it literally lost consciousness. The dog, an elderly terrier, was injured so badly that it had to be euthanized. Was a small, old dog really so much of a threat that it needed to be choked to death by a grown man?
Sign now to tell Culpeper County authorities: investigate this case fully and train all other animal control employees on the risks of restraint techniques!
This case highlights exactly what animal rights advocates have been describing for years – that alleged "restraint techniques" taught to animal control officers can be extremely dangerous or even fatal. The exact same problems happen when police officers use restraint on humans. The situation often escalates, endangering everyone nearby. And, to make matters worse, the animal or person in question often ends up getting injured or killed in the process.
But it doesn't have to be this way. Local authorities can encourage animal control officers to not use these dangerous "restraints," and we can ensure this case is fully and properly investigated!
The investigation is ongoing, and it's a perfect time to apply pressure to local authorities. Culpeper County must get to the bottom of what happened to this poor pup, and ensure that all other animal control employees are properly trained on the risks of using "restraint techniques" on animals! Sign the petition now if you agree!
