The HSUS Offers Reward In Brownsville, Penn. Cat's Hanging Death

April 23, 2008

Reward Is Second The HSUS Offers in Fayette County, Penn. Since March

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for fatally hanging a cat in Brownsville, Penn. The reward is the second the national animal protection organization has issued in Fayette County in recent months. The HSUS issued a reward in March in the burning and hanging deaths of three dogs in Redstone Township. That case remains open.

The Case:

According to Fayette County SPCA investigators, Queenie, a long-haired black cat, was found fatally hanged from a tree near South Hills Terrace on April 17.

Animal Cruelty:

Getting the serious attention of law enforcement, prosecutors and the community in cases involving allegations of cruelty to animals is an essential step in protecting the community. The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented. Studies show a correlation between animal cruelty and all manner of other crimes, from narcotics and firearms violations to battery and sexual assault.

"Those who abuse animals can be dangerous to people," said Sarah Speed, The HSUS's Pennsylvania state director. "Pennsylvanians have no tolerance for violence against animals."

The Investigators:

The Fayette County SPCA is investigating. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 724-438-3121.

Resources:

The HSUS Animal Cruelty Campaign raises public awareness and educates communities about the connection between animal cruelty and human violence 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/cruelty.

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The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization — backed by 10.5 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.