Dear Animal Lovers,

This is a critical moment! On Tuesday, October 1, the court in Milford NY will be addressing the animal cruelty case against Whitney Lee Bachanas, which is reportedly being prosecuted by the Delaware County District Attorney. We must come together to firmly but RESPECTFULLY urge the DA  to pursue maximum penalties for these horrific crimes - you can use the email template included below along with the contact email addresses, to do just that - let your voice be heard!

Now is the time to keep up momentum and ensure that justice is served for the innocent animals who suffered - Oscar, Belle, and the rest. Please take action and help advocate for the strongest possible sentence!

Copy/Paste the below email template into a new email message and send to the below email address (instructions for copy/pasting email are after message template): 

shawn.smith@co.delaware.ny.us

---Email Template Begin---

 Shawn J. Smith

Delaware County District Attorney

1 Courthouse Square

Suite 5

Delhi, NY 13753

 

Dear District Attorney Smith,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the case involving Whitney Lee Bachanas of Milford, NY, who is charged with animal cruelty in relation to abandoning her animals to starve to death. As someone who is committed to the humane treatment of all living creatures, I feel compelled to respectfully urge the court to pursue the maximum penalties allowable under the law in this case.

This abuse did not happen overnight; it took an agonizingly long time for these animals to endure suffering and slowly waste away, and tragically, rescue came too late for some. The prolonged cruelty inflicted upon these innocent animals is not just a violation of their welfare but also an affront to our shared societal values. Animals, unable to speak or defend themselves, rely entirely on human protection. Acts of cruelty against them demonstrate a blatant disregard for the compassion and care that every living being deserves.

I understand that every case must be considered carefully on its own merits, and I have complete faith in the wisdom of the court. However, I strongly believe that a firm sentence in this case would help deter future acts of cruelty and show that our justice system stands firmly in defense of the voiceless.

Thank you for your time and for considering this plea. I hope the court will recognize the gravity of the crime and administer justice accordingly.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

 

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Instructions for copy/pasting email template:

1. Highlight and copy the entire template:

• Place your cursor at the beginning of the text.
  Click and drag your mouse down to highlight all the text.
• Right-click and select "Copy," or press Ctrl + C (Windows) or Cmd + C (Mac).

2. Open your email platform (Gmail, Outlook, etc.).

3. Start a new email.

4. Paste the copied template into the body of the email:

• Right-click in the email body and select "Paste," or press Ctrl + V (Windows) or Cmd + V (Mac).

5. Edit any personal details (if necessary):

• Replace  [Your Name]

6. Address the email to the decision-makers:

• In the "To" field, enter the email addresses of the relevant decision-makers:

shawn.smith@co.delaware.ny.us

7 . Review and send the email!