Action Alert: No Felony Charge For Chloe's Killer

April 22, 2008

Action Alert! No Felony Charge for Chloe’s Killer (Catawba County, NC) Claiming that Chloe the dog had been coming toward him while on his property in March 2008, William Helms reportedly stated that he shot her once and that she then ran off toward a

nearby creek. Yet upon hearing 3 gunshots, Chloe’s owner drove toward Helms’ property and discovered Chloe dead on the ground, having been shot in the hindquarters and back of the head. The physical evidence indicates that Chloe was shot 3 times from behind after she had left Helms’ property. Mr. Helms is facing a single misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty for his alleged crime. Take Action! Please send polite letters to Mr. Gaither, urging that Mr. Helms be charged with felony animal cruelty and that a meaningful sentence be sought upon conviction. Jay Gaither, District Attorney Prosecutorial District 25, Catawba County PO Box 566 Newton, NC 28658 828-466-5641 fax Letter Writing Tips can be found in the Resources section on our website. Visit our website for additionalActionline cases that need your attention! Support ALDF in our mission to win the case against cruelty. Donate today! Stay informed! Sign up for ALDF's eNewsletter. Animal Legal Defense Fund 170 East Cotati Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931 Phone: (707) 795-2533 • Fax: (707) 795-7280 E-mail: info • Web: www.aldf.org ---------If you received this message from a friend, you can sign up at http://www.aldf.org.---------Animal Legal Defense Fund170 E. Cotati Ave.Cotati, CA 94931 USAhttp://www.aldf.org | info ---------powered by: Antharia's OnDelivery - http://www.antharia.com/

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