Reward Offered In San Antonio, Texas Animal Cruelty Case

October 19, 2007

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for mutilating and causing the death of at least four cats in North San Antonio. The Animal Defense League and the Humane Society SPCA of Bexar County are also offering a reward of $1000 each in this case, bringing the total reward offered up to $4500.

The Case:
According to Animal Care Services investigators, at least four cats have been dismembered. The mutilated cats were found in the north central area of San Antonio. Various feline body parts were left at the scene and/or placed on neighborhood lawns. Animal Care Services officers believe these killings may be related and are searching for one or more suspects.

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:
San Antonio Animal Care Services is investigating this case.  Please contact Rick Marxkors at 210-287-2914 with information.

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