Please sign this petition to hold an animal abuser accountable in Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). Don Jeffes is the man caught on a neighbor's ring camera, assaulting his own dog with a metal chain. Just like this innocent pet, countless animals are subjected to brutalities every day. It's inhumane and we must stand firm against this. 

This cruel individual currently claims that the dog is no longer with him. This only heightens our fears for the pet's welfare and further highlights the urgency of this petition. We implore the local police in DTLA to pursue this case and for the District Attorney to issue a warrant to keep the dog safe and away from evil. This man needs to be held accountable for his actions and jailed.

With as many as 1,000,000 cases of animal cruelty being reported in the US every year (source: Humane Society), this situation in DTLA is not an isolated incident. It's a part of a disturbing statistic, and every signature can bring us a step closer to ending the cycle of violence towards animals. Remember that those who abuse animals frequently go on to harm human beings. By signing this petition, you help protect not only defenseless pets but potentially save human lives as well.

Please, let's come together to defend those who cannot speak for themselves. Let's aim to bring justice to this innocent pet and seek to implement stronger punitive measures against animal abusers. This petition can also help people like the reporter in this case feel like their voice matters and feel fearless towards abusers. Motivate others to make a change by signing this. Your signature could be the one to make that crucial difference. Sign the petition today!