http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/applaud-beth-richardsons-actions.html Online petition signatures en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:10 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20964776?utm_medium=rss Someone who has chosen to take care of the voiceless - i.e. a pet which should be cared for - should surely not be penalised. The cat should not morally be considered some sort of taken "property" to be returned to an "owner"!

]]> Wed, 4 Jan 2017 06:36:24 UTC 20964776 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20963214?utm_medium=rss Always wanted to be a police officer and I lived in Oshawa but my dad would not let me. I would have done the same thing Beth did and her compassion is what makes a good officer. What is wrong with the world today that this is even an issue.

]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2017 02:54:13 UTC 20963214 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20959505?utm_medium=rss This charge is OUTRAGEOUS

]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:50:52 UTC 20959505 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20955532?utm_medium=rss She did the right thing!! Any living being or animal in danger should be able to be rescued by police if they see it needs be.

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:59:36 UTC 20955532 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20954656?utm_medium=rss Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:28:50 UTC 20954656 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20953963?utm_medium=rss Would they return a child to despicable surroundings as well? This is so unfair and inhumane. She should get a medal.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2016 07:41:30 UTC 20953963 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20953894?utm_medium=rss Tue, 20 Dec 2016 06:12:46 UTC 20953894 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20953693?utm_medium=rss Tue, 20 Dec 2016 01:08:21 UTC 20953693 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20953211?utm_medium=rss Ridiculous what people are punished for these days but for trying to protect a life! Give your heads a shake. All life matters. How about instead of wasting tax payers money on a tribunal to punish someone trying to do good you have a chat with the owner of the cat about neglect and animal cruelty. Common sense goes a long way.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2016 03:49:18 UTC 20953211 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20951906?utm_medium=rss Sun, 18 Dec 2016 01:36:51 UTC 20951906 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20951731?utm_medium=rss Sun, 18 Dec 2016 09:23:21 UTC 20951731 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20949268?utm_medium=rss to punish this woman is just plain law - she was upholding public decency, by any one's standards - anyone who is against what she did, meaning any citizen, has questionable moral and decent character

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:21:46 UTC 20949268 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20948519?utm_medium=rss Thu, 15 Dec 2016 10:17:51 UTC 20948519 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20948305?utm_medium=rss Thu, 15 Dec 2016 07:32:52 UTC 20948305 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20948222?utm_medium=rss Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:23:37 UTC 20948222 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20947267?utm_medium=rss Wed, 14 Dec 2016 03:52:38 UTC 20947267 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20946858?utm_medium=rss Wed, 14 Dec 2016 07:55:56 UTC 20946858 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20946240?utm_medium=rss Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:24:59 UTC 20946240 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20944949?utm_medium=rss If she is charged for this I truly will lose any faith I had left in our system. She did this in the best interest of an animal, not personal gain. I, as a cat owner, commend her. Keep up the GREAT job you do!!!!

]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2016 05:35:55 UTC 20944949 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20943606?utm_medium=rss Mon, 12 Dec 2016 09:11:21 UTC 20943606 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20942480?utm_medium=rss Sun, 11 Dec 2016 07:15:19 UTC 20942480 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20941558?utm_medium=rss Sun, 11 Dec 2016 12:20:59 UTC 20941558 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20941298?utm_medium=rss Sun, 11 Dec 2016 09:56:58 UTC 20941298 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20940235?utm_medium=rss Sat, 10 Dec 2016 09:15:21 UTC 20940235 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20939480?utm_medium=rss Sat, 10 Dec 2016 09:57:48 UTC 20939480 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20938218?utm_medium=rss I 100% support the actions of Beth Richardson. I don't believe in living in a society where we allow suffering because of red tape.

]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:50:11 UTC 20938218 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20938195?utm_medium=rss I feel the disciplinary hearing of officer Beth Richardson is a waste of time. In an atmosphere of distrust of our police force and painting all officers with the same brush due to bad apples it is nice to know there are many like officer Richardson who do have compassion. I am certain she holds the same regard for human life as she does for a kitten in distress. We should be applauding her actions. I hope it is not a blemish on her record.

]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:38:18 UTC 20938195 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20936805?utm_medium=rss Fri, 9 Dec 2016 12:33:53 UTC 20936805 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20936795?utm_medium=rss Fri, 9 Dec 2016 12:31:31 UTC 20936795 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20936702?utm_medium=rss Fri, 9 Dec 2016 11:32:32 UTC 20936702 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20936605?utm_medium=rss Unbelievable!!!!!

]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2016 10:23:00 UTC 20936605 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20936307?utm_medium=rss Fri, 9 Dec 2016 07:21:38 UTC 20936307 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20936127?utm_medium=rss What kind of people would penalize a person for being kind? Your behaviour is disgusting and you are giving our children a message that love and kindness to animals is a crime. Shame on all of you!

]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2016 05:53:07 UTC 20936127 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20936063?utm_medium=rss Commonsense must rule over stupid regulations!

]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2016 05:13:19 UTC 20936063 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20936056?utm_medium=rss Fri, 9 Dec 2016 05:04:09 UTC 20936056 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20935867?utm_medium=rss Fri, 9 Dec 2016 02:34:13 UTC 20935867 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20935593?utm_medium=rss And we wonder why more people don't come to the aid of animals. This is sick

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2016 10:39:59 UTC 20935593 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20935386?utm_medium=rss She was saving a life. Give her credit, not punishment!

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2016 08:28:27 UTC 20935386 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20935355?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 08:09:43 UTC 20935355 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20935209?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 06:47:39 UTC 20935209 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20935081?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 05:47:03 UTC 20935081 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934839?utm_medium=rss Beth's action was an act of kindness. Maybe not done in a way to suit the top brass, but she doesn't deserve this repercussion!

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2016 03:38:26 UTC 20934839 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934675?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 02:20:12 UTC 20934675 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934674?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 02:19:30 UTC 20934674 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934540?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 12:56:43 UTC 20934540 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934438?utm_medium=rss This officer should be congratulated for taking car of this poor animal. I applaud her.

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2016 12:02:43 UTC 20934438 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934361?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 11:26:51 UTC 20934361 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934272?utm_medium=rss This lady is a hero and should be commended....not reprimanded for her noble actions to save an innocent kitten....and YOU made her return said kitten to that HELL-HOLE!!! You are totally heartless if you do prosecute this officer and DO NOT rescue this kitten once and for all.

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2016 10:38:35 UTC 20934272 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934090?utm_medium=rss People shouldn't be punished for saving an animals life in the same way we shouldn't be punished for saving that of another human being. This lady has proven herself to our country by serving us every day and shows the kind heart she has by choosing to save an animal that she could have turned her head on, this is not a punishable act, it is one she should be applauded and put on a pedestal for! Follow her lead

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2016 08:45:32 UTC 20934090 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934082?utm_medium=rss She did the right thing! and we have to do this ? its so wrong, cops get punished no matter what they do these days, she probably saved kitty's life!

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2016 08:42:57 UTC 20934082 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934069?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 08:38:42 UTC 20934069 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934056?utm_medium=rss Good for her for making a decision to save that kitten's life. If humans do not look out for those less able to take care of themselves, then we are no better than the abuser !

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2016 08:29:53 UTC 20934056 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20934006?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 08:06:59 UTC 20934006 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20933996?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 08:01:32 UTC 20933996 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20933979?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 07:53:11 UTC 20933979 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20933961?utm_medium=rss Thank you Beth, the world needs more people like you !!

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2016 07:46:30 UTC 20933961 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20933960?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 07:45:19 UTC 20933960 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20933953?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 07:42:11 UTC 20933953 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20933855?utm_medium=rss Thu, 8 Dec 2016 06:27:49 UTC 20933855 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20933239?utm_medium=rss How despicable. Didn't quite meet years end quotas. .

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2016 12:22:47 UTC 20933239 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932884?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 09:37:38 UTC 20932884 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932754?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 08:50:20 UTC 20932754 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932673?utm_medium=rss Beth Richardson should not be charged for saving an animal that was in desperate need for help. She should not be punished for saving a poor kitten from a drug addict that was so high on drugs, that she didn't even notice the kitten being gone. Even when she did she obviously did not try very hard to get the kitten back. Beth was only doing what she felt was right. She did not put anyone's life in danger and did not gain financially from her heroism. Instead she is put up for a hearing that is unjust.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 08:18:57 UTC 20932673 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932655?utm_medium=rss Beth Richardson must be applauded for going against the procedure set in place by the Police which gives abusers "rights"!!! They should be stripped & disgraced for the abuse that poor defenceless kitten endured!!!! That kittens "rights" should matter!!! This Officer should receive a humanity award...not the BS she's going through now

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 08:13:28 UTC 20932655 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932642?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 08:08:31 UTC 20932642 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932639?utm_medium=rss What is wrong with society that I even need to sign a petition for something as stupid as this.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 08:08:14 UTC 20932639 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932598?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 07:53:03 UTC 20932598 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932549?utm_medium=rss This officer did what a true protector of Canada should do, regardless of the protection being a person or animal. Give me an officer like this any day. Do not punish this officer for being compassionate.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 07:33:41 UTC 20932549 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932502?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 07:18:53 UTC 20932502 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932460?utm_medium=rss I applaud Beth's actions!
A person should NEVER be penalized for doing the right thing!!!!

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 07:01:21 UTC 20932460 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932442?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 06:51:14 UTC 20932442 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932329?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 06:08:37 UTC 20932329 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932246?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 05:36:12 UTC 20932246 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932232?utm_medium=rss Shaking my head @ what this poor officer has been going through after the kind humane act to help this kitten obviously in distress. I am a pet owner of a recused very abused dog & highly commend her actions. God bless her for very kind thoughtful act. Ty from Charlie & many other abused & neglected animals.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 05:31:56 UTC 20932232 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932183?utm_medium=rss This is unbelievable that she has to face a tribunal because she didn't tell her supervisor she removed the kitten... I just saw this on Global News. What is wrong with them? Go fight the bad guys and let her do her job.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 05:16:40 UTC 20932183 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932180?utm_medium=rss Maybe you should save your disciplinary procedures for those cops that really do something wrong instead of one who only showed compassion for a defenceless animal. Shame on you!!!

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 05:16:33 UTC 20932180 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932178?utm_medium=rss I applaud Beth Richardson for rescuing the kitten! This is absolutely ridiculous to charge her for showing compassion for an animal!!!!

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 05:15:27 UTC 20932178 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932177?utm_medium=rss Couldn't ask for a more caring person - respect her actions.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 05:15:13 UTC 20932177 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932171?utm_medium=rss Drop all charges!

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 05:13:46 UTC 20932171 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932169?utm_medium=rss Preposterous charges by her superiors for an exemplary action!

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 05:13:22 UTC 20932169 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20932099?utm_medium=rss We need more police officers like Beth, Never Change Your Ways

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 04:52:12 UTC 20932099 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20931946?utm_medium=rss Against this investigation; sent an e-mail to Inspector Jeff Friend, Ajax/Pickering and Chief Paul Martin.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 04:05:59 UTC 20931946 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20931837?utm_medium=rss Just a bunch of out of control idiots. I have to shake my head to believe they are pursuing this witch hunt. But they will be politically correct even if it goes against this community's wishes. So good for morale. Lost all respect for this sick bunch whom you would think had more constructive, as opposed to destructive ways of handling this.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 03:43:01 UTC 20931837 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20931633?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 03:07:55 UTC 20931633 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20931529?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 02:48:58 UTC 20931529 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20931508?utm_medium=rss I applaud this officer. She did the right thing by brining this poor defenceless kitten to the vet. She should not be punished for having a heart!!!

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 02:44:56 UTC 20931508 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20931393?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 02:20:44 UTC 20931393 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20931325?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 02:06:41 UTC 20931325 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20931286?utm_medium=rss Doing what you think is the right think regardless of the consequences...priceless.
That's my kind of person...and my kind of world :)

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 01:55:54 UTC 20931286 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20931169?utm_medium=rss Please dont punish Officer Beth Richardson for doing the right thing,my worry now is how is the kitten doing since she was forced to return it to the meth head.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 01:21:49 UTC 20931169 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20931166?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 01:21:24 UTC 20931166 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20930980?utm_medium=rss Good on you. If the drug user can't take care of themselves...then what about the animal?

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 12:01:33 UTC 20930980 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20930972?utm_medium=rss This officer did NOTHING wrong!!! She was simply concerned for a kitten that the owner was clearly not taking care of. The fact that this is going to tribunal is ABSURD!! This woman is a hero and should be recognized for her kindness and caring actions.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 11:56:54 UTC 20930972 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20930884?utm_medium=rss We need more people who care not less.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 11:04:19 UTC 20930884 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20930781?utm_medium=rss Although she did not follow proper procedure, the animal's welfare was the first thing of importance.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 10:12:08 UTC 20930781 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20930747?utm_medium=rss Utterly ridiculous to not only charge the officer over a lack of judgement that was more than likely an oversight due to the ongoing scenario and workload, but to waste TAXPAYER money on this whole process!!

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 09:53:57 UTC 20930747 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20930674?utm_medium=rss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 09:25:01 UTC 20930674 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20930661?utm_medium=rss The officer removed a vulnerable and frail little kitty and had kitty checked out. She was doing part of her job. If in future the issue is that she did it all on her own, then have a law that says they call in the OSPCA to check kitty and assess further safety and health in regards to its living quarters. I don't think police officers can turn a blind eye to any hint or suspicion of abuse or they would be in trouble with that as well. Give praise where it is well and very best due. Thank you Officer Richardson.

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 09:20:53 UTC 20930661 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20930631?utm_medium=rss Please do not consider a kitten in need as personal property and we should never discipline an officer for taking action on what she though was an animal I'm need.
Please do not discipline her for caring... We need more people and police officers like Officer Richardson

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2016 09:11:59 UTC 20930631 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/20930627?utm_medium=rss I don't think Beth Richardson should be penalized. I probably would have done the same thing if I'd been in her position. I would have been concerned that the kitten may not have been looked after properly, or that the people in possession of the drugs may have given them to the kitten. I've seen it done before.

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