DES MOINES, Iowa - The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the poisoning deaths of two Husky dogs in Bellevue, Neb. earlier this month.
The Case:
According to a published news report, two Husky dogs, Dakota and Cheyenne, were let out on the morning of November 1 by their owner. When the dogs were let back in, the owner noticed that Dakota was sick and rushed her to their veterinarian. Dakota was diagnosed with antifreeze poisoning and was euthanized. After arriving home, the owner noticed Cheyenne acting strangely and rushed her to their veterinarian. Cheyenne died shortly after she too was diagnosed with antifreeze poisoning. Investigators believe the dogs ate meat marinated in antifreeze.
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:
The Bellevue Police Department and the Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha are investigating this case. If you have any information, please contact Mark Langan, vice-president of field operations, Nebraska Humane Society at 402-444-7800 x211.
The HSUS:
For more information contact Diane Webber, director of The HSUS' Midwest and Central States regional offices at 515-283-1393, dwebber@hsus.org or Karen L. Allanach at 301-548-7778, kallanach@hsus.org.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization with more than 9.4 million members and constituents. The HSUS is a mainstream voice for animals, with active programs in companion animals and equine protection, wildlife and habitat protection, animals in research and farm animals and sustainable agriculture. The HSUS protects all animals through education, investigation, litigation, legislation, advocacy, and field work. The non-profit organization is based in Washington and has field representatives across the country. On the web at www.hsus.org.
The HSUS Midwest Regional Office serves Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska.
