Animal Victory Petition Updates
Last updated: December 24, 2025
These cases reflect the petitions featured in our most recent Petition Update newsletter.
Stay up to date on selected animal cruelty cases we are actively monitoring and have recently highlighted for our supporters.
This page is updated when we send a new Petition Update email (typically every 1–4 weeks), so it is
not a complete list of all active petitions or case developments.
This page is updated when we send a new Petition Update email (typically every 1–4 weeks), so it is
not a complete list of all active petitions or case developments.
For the most current information on any case, please click through to the individual petition page.
Additional updates and other ongoing cases may not appear on this summary page but will be reflected on their
dedicated petition pages and on our main petitions hub.
Additional updates and other ongoing cases may not appear on this summary page but will be reflected on their
dedicated petition pages and on our main petitions hub.
Baylor Graduate Killed Cats and Hung Them on Utility Lines
Waco, Texas
James Barnes has been charged, but the case has still not been presented to a grand jury for indictment
and remains stalled. We are asking supporters to respectfully email the District Attorney and urge
full prosecution and meaningful sentencing.
and remains stalled. We are asking supporters to respectfully email the District Attorney and urge
full prosecution and meaningful sentencing.
Sign: Baylor Graduate Killed Cats and Hung Them on Utility Lines
More Dog & Cat Cases From This Newsletter
Justice for Starved Great Dane Abandoned on the Roadside to Die
Jacksonville, Florida
A Great Dane was found severely starved and abandoned on the roadside. This petition calls for felony-level
charges and a lifetime ban on owning animals for whoever is held responsible.
charges and a lifetime ban on owning animals for whoever is held responsible.
Vile Man Sexually Assaults Helpless Cat — Cruelty That Can’t Be Ignored
Wichita, Kansas
This petition demands the maximum penalties allowed by law for the man accused of sexually abusing a defenseless
cat and calls on the court to ensure he can never legally own animals again.
cat and calls on the court to ensure he can never legally own animals again.
A Trail of Broken Bodies — STOP This Serial Dog and Cat Abuser Now
Arvada, Colorado
Multiple dogs and cats have reportedly suffered and died under this individual’s care. This petition calls for
aggressive prosecution and a permanent ban on contact with animals.
aggressive prosecution and a permanent ban on contact with animals.
Convicted Cat Strangler Mutilates More Cats and Kittens While on Parole
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Martinson, previously convicted, was sentenced on two counts, including a five-year prison term. This case is a
major win for cats, and the petition page explains the sentence and what still needs monitoring.
major win for cats, and the petition page explains the sentence and what still needs monitoring.
This page only includes petitions from our most recent Petition Update newsletter.
For a full list of active petitions and additional cases that may not appear here, please visit:
https://animalvictory.org/petitions/
For a full list of active petitions and additional cases that may not appear here, please visit:
https://animalvictory.org/petitions/
