The community and people all over the world is heartbroken and outraged by a horrific incident of animal abuse that took place in Detroit, Michigan. A puppy was relentlessly tortured in an act that defies all comprehension. This brutality reflects a level of cruelty that demands swift, significant punishment. Yet, under the current system, this shocking crime amounts to little more than a misdemeanor. Our justice system must recognize the gravity of such atrocities and take a firm stand against animal abuse, categorizing it as a major offense. 

Animal abuse is unforgivable and cannot continue to be treated lightly. Every year in the U.S., approximately 1.5 million animals are abused, according to data from the American Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). This figure is both staggering and heartrending. It enables us to appreciate the scale and severity of this issue, and it underpins why this petition is so vitally critical.

The abuse inflicted on this puppy is a call to action. It's a call to the powers that be in Detroit, and across the country, to end lenient punishments and establish stricter laws against animal cruelty. Animals, like humans, deserve to live free from suffering. When we excuse such acts or reduce crimes to misdemeanors, we perpetuate a cycle of violence that affects both animals and society alike.

Through this petition, we implore for justice in this specific case of animal abuse in Detroit and advocate for stringent legal measures against animal cruelty nationwide. Every signature brings us one step closer to achieving this goal. Please join us in saying that such abhorrent treatment of animals will not be tolerated. Sign the petition today. 

You can follow Gideon's story @DAWG Detroit animal welfare group 

PLEASE email Kworthy@waynecounty.com to impress conviction on Jaquaela Vereen and her daughter, Naima Armanii who was also involved. Encourage the local authorities to take action.