Puppy Immersed in Acid...You can help!

Puppy Immersed in Acid.

JUSTICE FOR MOOIE!

YOU can help!

The Federal Way Police Department (Washington State), under whose jurisdiction this case fell, first passed off the case to King County Animal Control. KCAC cremated the body, basically destroying all the evidence.

Our humane investigators have been on the scene for two days, trying to resurrect this case. When they found stained clothing and rags, allegedly left behind by the potential perpetrator of the crime, in his personal garbage can, our investigators called KCAC to retrieve the evidence (which they did). We next asked why no search warrant had been issued for the potential perpetrator's home or yard? We were told that there was not "probable cause".

We disagree. Although we cannot go into detail to assure that we are not causing damage to a criminal case suffice it to say, there is enough "probable cause" to conduct a search. In fact, it was widely reported in the news that Federal Way Lt. Terry Hock said the officers found a substance in the backyard of the owner's house that could have caused the burns on the dog but they didn't know what it was.

Friday, we contacted the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to ask for their help. They have always been extremely responsive to animal cruelty issues and in fact testify on behalf of animal cruelty bills before the legislature assuring a successful conclusion.

Dan Satterberg, Chief of Staff of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office contacted the Federal Way Chief of Police. Following their phone call, our Humane Investigator met with Federal Way Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick who insisted that they originally had a "seasoned" homicide detective speak with the alleged person of interest inside his home and "because he let them in" they presumed that all evidence was destroyed if indeed there was evidence to begin with." We're appalled. How can a law enforcement entity "assume" there is no evidence?

The Chief of Police has told the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office that they've passed this case to KCAC and it's up to THEM to get the search warrant.

WHEN WILL PASSING THE BUCK END?

It's imperative that police, KCAC, or WHICHEVER ENTITY TAKES REPONSIBILITY FOR THIS CASE see what's in the cupboards, under the bed, in the drain, in the backyard of this house. This is not only a Felony animal cruelty case but it's also a potential felony drug case, as well.

Enough screw-upsFirst KCAC cremated the body. (KCAC told Dr. Engstrom, the vet who examined and euthanized Mooie, that they would perform a necropsy on her. They never did. Dr. Engrstrom is furious. And so are we.)

Now, the Federal Way P.D. is "assuming" there is no evidence because someone let them inside for an interview? Only moments ago our Humane Investigator was told that "even if they found evidence of this chemical it wouldn't prove anything".

THIS is diligent police work?

Their response to Pasado'sWhen we ask the tough questions of the Federal Way P.D., their response to us is that "we're taking on an adversarial position". We never assume such a position until people aren't doing their job.

Mooie, following euthanasia. The vets at Valley Animal Hospital in Auburn believed she suffered horribly and she would have needed skin grafts over 95% of her body. Letting her go was the most humane thing to do.

According to the veterinarian who euthanized Mooie, she was burned over nearly 98% of her body possibly using muriatic acid, an acid used to clean concrete, and used for meth-amphetamine production.

The puppy desperately tried to lick the acid off its own fur, burning the inside of her mouth.

To read the full story and how you can help, go to 'Justice For Mooie' at Pasado's Safe Haven.