The heinous cruelty, torture, and neglect against animals in Detroit is appalling and heart-wrenching. Those sworn to serve and protect not only ignore the situation, but effectively enable this cycle of abuse by failing to enforce the state's cruelty laws and local city ordinances. Detroit Animal Care and Control's negligence has allowed residents to repeatedly break every Michigan cruelty law, and no action is being taken.

This petition is intensely personal to those of us who have witnessed animals suffering. It is particularly distressing when we think of cases like Gideon's, a helpless animal who became a victim under the apparent oversight of those meant to safeguard him. Gideon's story is not an isolated case; there are countless others who suffer in silence every day due to the wilful inaction of our officials.

Concrete evidence of animal cruelty cases being overlooked is abundant. Reports and calls for help go unanswered, investigations are scant, and justice for these innocent lives is rare. Detroit Animal Care and Control must be held accountable for their failure to perform crucial duties. This systematic neglect demands immediate attention and correction.

We are calling for an immediate and thorough investigation into these officials who have turned a blind eye to animal cruelty. It is time to overhaul the current system and guarantee that city ordinances and state laws are enforced with the seriousness they deserve. Removing individuals from positions of power who permit such cruelty is essential to restore trust and integrity within our community.

Let's stand together to bring justice for Gideon and every voiceless victim. Demand that those in authority act with compassion and responsibility. Sign this petition to echo the call for justice and humane treatment of animals in Detroit.

Absolutely, Bonnie. Here’s the final version of the clarification statement you can copy and paste directly to the bottom of your petition:

 
⚖️ Clarification: This Petition Targets Public Officials Only
This petition is directed solely at public officials and agencies—including Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC), the Detroit Police Department, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, judges, and Mayor Mike Duggan—who have failed to enforce Michigan’s animal cruelty laws and protect vulnerable animals from abuse and neglect.

It is not aimed at private rescue organizations or nonprofits. The goal is to hold those in power accountable for their legal responsibilities, their inaction, and their role in enabling cruelty through systemic negligence and obstruction of justice.

**Detroit’s dogs are freezing to death again this winter. Water bowls are frozen solid, leaving them without hydration. They have no adequate shelter, no food, and no protection from the cold. Citizens are rescuing bleeding, collapsing dogs while officials ignore calls and allow cruelty to continue. This is not the first year — many dogs are dead again, repeating the same preventable tragedy. Enough is enough. Fire the officials who let this happen.**