FORT WORTH, Tex.-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 torturing and burning a dog in north Dallas last week.
The Case:
According to Dallas Animal Control, a 10-month-old pit bull had been doused with gasoline and set on fire, sustaining burns over 60 percent of her body. She was found at the Rock Creek Apartments at Preston and Belt Line in north Dallas on April 15 by two men who took her to the Operation Kindness shelter. She was given immediate veterinary treatment there, and was named "Mercy."
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:
Dallas Animal Control is investigating this case. The $2,500 reward offered by The HSUS is in addition to $2.,500 reward offered by Operation Kindness. Anyone with tips on this case is asked to contact Animal Control at 3-1-1 in Dallas or 214-670-8380.
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The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization with 9.5 million members and constituents. The HSUS is a mainstream voice for animals, with active programs in companion animals, disaster preparedness and response, wildlife and habitat protection, animals in research, equine protection and farm animal welfare. 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 and offices across the country. On the web at www.hsus.org.
The HSUS Southwest Regional Office serves Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. For more information, visit The HSUS Web site - www.hsus.org.
