Reward Offered in Robertson County, Tenn. Horse Cruelty Case

August 28, 2007

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for attacking a horse with an ax in Robertson County, Tenn.

The Case:

On August 15, a pet horse named Fancy was found by her owners with a tobacco ax embedded in her head just above her eyes. The ax was entrenched one half inch into her skull, just missing her brain and a major artery. Had the ax sliced the artery, the horse would have perished. Fancy was treated at the Robertson County Animal Clinic and is expected to recover. She is currently being housed at a secure boarding facility to heal. Fancy's attacker could face felony cruelty charges.

Animal Cruelty:

The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented. The Humane Society of the United States 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 Humane Society of the United States offers rewards in animal cruelty cases across the country and works to strengthen laws against animal cruelty. Visit humanesociety.org/firststrike.

The Investigators:

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Lieutenant Bennett of the Robertson County Sheriff's Department at 615-384-7971. Anyone wishing to stay anonymous can call Robertson Co. Crime Stoppers at 615-382-COPS.

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 Humane Society of the United States 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.

The Southeast Regional Office, located in Tallahassee, Fla., serves the animals and people of seven states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.