Judy Reed
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:49:56 -0700
Just in case you didn't write to the State of Washington regarding this horrific case against the abuser of Scatt the Cat, here is the reply I received from the Prosecutor's Office and my response back. Judy.
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From: Judy Reed
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:44:54 -0600
To: "Goodhew, Ian" <ian.good...@kingcounty.gov>
Subject: Re: The State of Washington vs. Tracy Clark Case# 091039042
Dear Mr. Goodhew:
Thank you so very much for your personal response. I would have directed my
letter to your office rather than the Judge's, but I had difficulties at the
web site. I am delighted it was forwarded to you! I am encouraged by your
quest for justice for Scatt and thank you for your consideration of my
comments.
Sincerely,
Judy Reed
Centennial, CO 80122
Remember the Animals:
They Don't Vote, But People Who Love Them Do
I'm Pro Animal and I VOTE at the polls and with my checkbook!!!!
on 4/28/09 11:29 PM, Goodhew, Ian at ian.good...@kingcounty.gov wrote:
Dear Ms. Reed,
The King County Department of Judicial Administration forwarded your email
regarding Scat the cat and the pending criminal case related to the attack
he recently suffered from. As you indicate in your email our office has
charged the defendant in the attack on Scat with First Degree Animal Cruelty
with a deadly weapon enhancement. We will seek a serious sentence for the
defendant in this case of an attack on an innocent animal.
Thank you for your comments regarding this case.
Sincerely,
Ian Goodhew
King County Prosecutor's Office
From: Judy Reed
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 7:18 PM
To: CustomerServiceEmail, DJA
Subject: The State of Washington vs. Tracy Clark Case# 091039042
Importance: High
The Honorable Sharon Armstrong
King County Courthouse
Criminal Department 29
516 3rd Ave Room E1201
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 296-9130 (206) 296-9100
Fax: (206) 296-0986
In care of: clerksofficecustomerserv...@kingcounty.gov
Re: The State of Washington vs. Tracy Clark
Case# 091039042
Dear Judge Armstrong:
Scatt, the much loved resident cat of South Seattle Church is in veterinary
intensive care fighting for his life. I understand the 47-year-old suspect
Tracy Clark has been has been booked into the King County Jail under
investigation of first-degree animal cruelty and is being held on $50,000
bail. I congratulate Washington for passing a felony animal abuse law in
1994 and encourage its use in this case against Tracy Clark with maximum
penalties .
Ten years ago, the homeless Scatt became a ³therapy cat² for humans who also
were homeless, and like Scatt, down on their luck. He provided
unconditional love to those who had nothing. Then, one of the very clients
he helped viciously attacked Scatt, nearly gutting him.
This man who had been staying in the parish's rehabilitation center
allegedly stabbed and beat this defenseless and loving cat -- who was
helping him and many others in the South Seattle Church -- nearly to death.
It was reported that Scatt suffered broken ribs, an 8-inch gash on his side,
and perforated lung.
This unconscionable sadistic act of violence should be punished with the
maximum fine and jail sentence. Animal abuse is unarguably domestic
violence. I believe the circumstances of this case call for the perpetrator
to be held over to answer to the charges and that more than the usual
slap-on-the-wrist punishment is called for if he is found guilty. A
sentence that truly addresses the seriousness of causing a sentient being to
suffer in such a cruel manner will teach this man -- and others who would
commit such an act of cruelty -- that the law will uphold an animal's right
to humane treatment.
If cruelty to animals is not adequate reason to seek and impose severe
punishment, may I remind you of the indisputable connection between animal
cruelty and human violence. Social scientists and law enforcement
officials have identified animal abuse as an indicator crime which is a
precursor to violent crimes against human beings. Certainly, a person found
guilty of such crimes has a cold indifference to the suffering of a living
being and is a potential danger to society and other animals.
Were individuals guilty of perpetrating such cruel and violent acts allowed
to go unpunished, or not be sufficiently punished, their horrific crimes
would be sanctioned. That would be unacceptable in what we like to think of
as a civilized society.
I respectfully urge you to impose the maxiumum penalty against Scatt's
attacker. In addition, I strongly recommend that this man receive
mandatory psychological counseling and be prohibited from owning, or living
with animals. I don't know what this man's circumstances are; however,
the large veterinary bill accruing at South Seattle Veterinarian Hospital
-- which will be paid by Pasado's Safe Haven through contributions -- should
be repaid by this man as restitution.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Reed
Centennial, CO 80122
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by
the way its animals are treated ~Mahatma Gandhi
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