We are petitioning an investigation into the death of a dog named Casper, on April 10, 2011 in Klamath Falls. Casper was a very old dog that was left outside to die by his owners. Despite, the police being called by neighbors numerous times about a dog in distress, the police could not remove the dog from the property and animal control was closed. The dog was left behind to die. 

I am one among many who find it appalling that an animal was left to die a slow death because no one could take action. This obvious animal neglect and abuse. This a crime. Why are not these people being charged with a crime and why are they allowed to keep other animals? 

Why is it that we cannot enforce the laws that we create? We demand an investigation into Casper's death and that nothing like this happens again in Oregon.

We also urge that animal services in Klamath County have emergency 24/7 response. We are also suggesting that a system similar to an Amber Alert for animals being initiated so that any animal control agency or Humane group could save the life of an animal in distress. We suggest you call it the Casper Alert.