We are trying to urge city officials, residents and leadership to drive change and ensure animal abusers are held accountable—investigated and prosecuted. Our city’s animals continue to endure horrific neglect and abuse—we see the stories every day—and our city turns a blind eye. It’s imperative that we protect vulnerable animals and demand action from our city leadership. Animal abuse is systemi
c and must be taken seriously. Please contact our mayor and city council members to urge them to take decisive and meaningful action against abusers. Contact Information:
1. Mayor Brandon Scott ([email protected])
2. City Council President Zeke Cohen ([email protected])
3. Your City Councilperson (https://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/)
4. State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Ivan Bates ([email protected])
Ask them to please:
1. Prioritize investigating and prosecuting animal abuse crimes
2. Revive the City’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission. Together, we can create a safer, more compassionate city. Your voice matters and equals VOLUME! Sample letters below for your convenience. Please encourage your friends and family to share this post. Thank you for speaking up for animals.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sample letters below. Dear Mayor Scott,
I am writing to express my concern over the lack of prosecution of animal abuse cases in our City. I urge you, with the City Council, to consider and address the obstacles that are preventing the investigation and prosecution of these cases. The Office of Animal Control, the Baltimore Police Department, and the City State's Attorney’s Office need the funding and support necessary to accomplish this. These crimes must be investigated, and those responsible are prosecuted. Additionally, I want to express my concern that the Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission has been inactive for the past four years. I implore you to act on your Commission and empower it to continue the important work that it was set up to accomplish. As a vocal supporter of BARCS and animal welfare in your City, I know that the safety of its most vulnerable inhabitants is important to you. And it is important to me as your voting constituent. Sincerely,
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Dear [your Council person and or council President],
I am writing to express my concern over the lack of prosecution of animal abuse cases in our City. I urge you, with the Mayor and City Council, to consider and address the obstacles that are preventing the investigation and prosecution of these cases. I implore you to act on the Commission and empower it to continue the important work that it was set up to accomplish. The safety of our City’s most vulnerable inhabitants is important to me as your voting constituent. Sincerely,
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Dear Mr. Bates,
I am writing to express my concern over the lack of prosecution of animal abuse cases in our City. I urge you, with the Mayor and City Council, to consider and address the obstacles that are preventing prosecution of these cases. Animal abuse is a serious, systemic, and grotesque crime that is often connected to human abuse. Our City depends on you to follow through with prosecution on these investigations.
