I am writing to ask you to support the Humane Investigator program for Virginia and oppose the “fast track” process.  With animal cruelty and abuse increasing, it is imperative to have a robust program to investigate all cases.  Without it, the local animal control officers are at a loss – they simply can not do all the work required to ensure that animal abuse cases are properly investigated.  Virginia – a leader in the nation – must also lead in it’s caring attitude toward animals and willingness to pursue all abuses of cruelty – and penalizing to the greatest extent all convicted offenders.  The State Vet must be intimately involved in these cases.

Can we count on your support for this vitally important program?  Thank you .