Reward Offered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dog Cruelty Case

August 16, 2007

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for stabbing a dog in the head with a hunting knife. This is in addition to the $1,000 reward offered by the Atlanta Humane Society – bringing the total reward to $3,500.

The Case:

A resident of southwest Atlanta discovered his dog severely injured with a large hunting knife protruding from her head. He immediately took the dog to the Atlanta Humane Society veterinary clinic for treatment

The pit bull, aptly named Lucky, is resting comfortably after a 45-minute surgery to remove the hunting knife. The knife penetrated her skull but stopped short of hitting her brain. She is expected to make a full recovery.

Animal Cruelty:

The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented. The HSUS First Strike Campaign® raises public awareness and educates communities about this connection while providing a variety of resources to law enforcement agencies, social work professionals, educators, legislators and families. The HSUS offers rewards in animal cruelty cases across the country and works to strengthen laws against animal cruelty. Visit humanesociety.org/firststrike.

The Investigators:

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating this case. Anyone with information is asked to call (404) 853-3434.

The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization – backed by 10 million Americans, or one of every 30. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty -- On the web at humanesociety.org.