I am writing this petition in hopes to bring #justiceforgunner. Gunner, a faithful family member, ended up in the Denton City Animal Shelter. In a horrific turn of events, he was prematurely and unethically euthanized, breaking our hearts and shattering our trust in shelters supposed to be safe places for lost pets.

Nationwide, an average of 2.7 million animals are euthanized in U.S. animal shelters each year, and the lack of stringent euthanasia protocols means that pets may be euthanized prematurely, as in Gunner's case (source: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). We demand a thorough investigation into the practices at the Denton City Animal Shelter. Should the investigation uncover systemic issues, we call for the immediate shutdown of this facility.

We urge our city's leadership to prioritize creating a compassionate, ethical shelter environment rather than one where innocent lives like Gunner's are so needlessly lost. With new management and better oversight, we can ensure that all lost pets are given the chance they deserve to be reunited with their families or find loving new homes.

Sign this petition and insist on justice for Gunner and all the pets who have been victims of such deplorable practices. The animals of Denton deserve better.