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Dog Tethered and Abandoned for Two Months
  1. Signatures
    1,700 out of 2,500
    Petitioning
    1. District Attorneys’ Office (Honorable Doug Henderson)
  2. Created By
    Carin Zellerman
    Stockholm, Sweden
About this Petition Petition Letter

Chamberlin is the survivor of horrendous neglect. He was tethered to a tree and left to die by his guardians. Apparently the owners of the house decided to move and abandoned their dogs in the process. The discovery was made September 2, when someone attempted to mow the lawn of the overgrown yard and found Chamberlin chained in the backyard. Miraculously he survived two months without food, water or shelter, although extremely emaciated and with grave medical problems. Unfortunately, a second dog that was in the house was not as lucky and had to be euthanized.

For the story: 

http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/chamberlin-s-continuing-struggle-a-starved-dog-s-courageous-journey

Since his rescue, Chamberlin has made great progress, although he has a long way ahead of him to a full recovery. He has been taken care of by Guilford County Animal Shelter.

For videos on his recovery (provided by the Animal Shelter):

"Chamberlin's Story"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuPtQaoLf18&feature=related

"Chamberlin's Physical Therapy"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHbl4i7Jm7k

The owners of the house, Nellie Brock and Wilbert Morrison Junior, currently face two counts of animal cruelty. They are expected in court on Dec. 8. Please contact Doug Henderson, Guilford County DA, and ask him to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law !

Recent Signatures

Case against Nellie Brock and Wilbert Morrison Junior

Dear District Attorney Henderson,

I am contacting you regarding the case against Nellie Brock and Wilbert Morrison Junior, currently charged with two counts of animal cruelty for the severe neglect of a a dog named Chamberlin found tethered to a tree in their backyard, without food or shelter for two months, who is currently recuperating, and the death of a second dog found abandoned at their home on Willow Place in High Point.

From what I understand, the charges are currently considered as misdemeanors, although animal cruelty charges will be treated as felonies effective as of December 1. I am also aware that according to a bill (S.L. 2007-211 (H 995)) passed by Rep. Pat McElraft, which went into effect in December 2007, it is a class A misdemeanor to intentionally starve an animal to death.

Animal victims of abuse and neglect cannot speak for themselves. Animal cruelty must be taken seriously by law enforcement and by prosecutors. I request that these individuals are sentenced to the maximum penalty possible, and denied of any plea bargain. Furthermore, they should be banned from having any animals in their care. In doing so, it will set an example for others in the community and make a statement that such cruel behavior and callous disregard for life will not be tolerated.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

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