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Harsher Punishment for Animal Abusers
This petition was published by Kim Dienstmann on Jun 06, 2006
ATTN: Prosecuting State's Attorney Nicole Foster,District Judge Gerald Rustad,Sheriff Scott Busching
RE: Animal Abuser Kim Lester
As a native North Dakotan and avid animal rescuer, how can you allow someone to neglect over 150 animals to the point of death and conclude the the appropriate punishment will be no more than 2 years in prison and a whopping $4,000.00? Have you read the article? The article states she was arrested for "mistreating" animals. In what dictionary are you looking where the actions of denying animals food, water and basic air to breathe until they die a slow, agonizing death equates the word "mistreatment?". If I put my dog in a box with a few holes and no food and water, it's not mistreatment, it's attempted murder. These animals are life given to us by God. How can you put a value on their lives? Who is standing up and speaking on their behalf when they cannot? I hardly think they would have chosen to live the way they did.
I am aware that there are some shelters stepping in to help these poor animals, however how is it possible that Ms. Lester can sell these horses for her current rate of $200? She does not deserve to benefit at all in the relocation of these animals!
I am pleading and begging you along with the rest of the people who have signed this petition to increase the sentencing of Ms. Lester, if convicted. As the state of North Dakota, we cannot allow this to go on without harsh punishment. If convicted, she deserves no less than 5-7 years and a minimum fine of $100,000 and that is being kind.
Sincerely,
RE: Animal Abuser Kim Lester
As a native North Dakotan and avid animal rescuer, how can you allow someone to neglect over 150 animals to the point of death and conclude the the appropriate punishment will be no more than 2 years in prison and a whopping $4,000.00? Have you read the article? The article states she was arrested for "mistreating" animals. In what dictionary are you looking where the actions of denying animals food, water and basic air to breathe until they die a slow, agonizing death equates the word "mistreatment?". If I put my dog in a box with a few holes and no food and water, it's not mistreatment, it's attempted murder. These animals are life given to us by God. How can you put a value on their lives? Who is standing up and speaking on their behalf when they cannot? I hardly think they would have chosen to live the way they did.
I am aware that there are some shelters stepping in to help these poor animals, however how is it possible that Ms. Lester can sell these horses for her current rate of $200? She does not deserve to benefit at all in the relocation of these animals!
I am pleading and begging you along with the rest of the people who have signed this petition to increase the sentencing of Ms. Lester, if convicted. As the state of North Dakota, we cannot allow this to go on without harsh punishment. If convicted, she deserves no less than 5-7 years and a minimum fine of $100,000 and that is being kind.
Sincerely,
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