Reward Offered in Grayson, Georgia Animal Cruelty Case

June 13, 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 torturing and killing a cat in the Gray Stone North subdivision of Grayson. The $2,500 reward offered by The HSUS is in addition to the current $2,300 reward offered by the owner and local community, which brings the total reward offered in this case to $4,800.

The Case:
According to investigators and media accounts a two year old cat named Sammy was tortured and killed on May 24, 2007.  Sammy was then displayed by tying his body to a small wooded cross.  The killing took place near a lake off Lakemont Drive in Grayson.

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 www.hsus.org/firststrike.

The Investigators:
Gwinnett County Animal Control is investigating this case.  Contact Officer Brooks at 770-513-5100 with any information.

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