DES MOINES, Iowa —The HSUS is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting two mixed-breed Labradors on or about January 28.
The Case:
According to several articles in the Globe Gazette, two dogs, believed to be mother and pup, were found in a field in West Fork Township in the northeast corner of Franklin County. The three-month-old puppy had been shot through the roof of her mouth and the other dog was found deceased. The puppy, now named Miracle, was taken to the Humane Society of North Iowa, Mason City where she is receiving extensive veterinary care. A "Miracle Fund" has been set up to help defer her medical expenses.
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 Franklin County Sheriff's office is investigating this case. Anyone with information about this case can contact them anonymously at 641-456-2731 or Crime Stoppers at 800-383-0088.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization with more than 8.5 million members and constituents. The non-profit organization is a mainstream voice for animals, with active programs in companion animals and equine protection, disaster preparedness and response, wildlife and habitat protection, animals in research and farm animals and sustainable agriculture. The HSUS protects all animals through legislation, litigation, investigation, education, advocacy and fieldwork. The group is based in Washington, DC and has numerous field representatives across the country. On the web at www.hsus.org.
The HSUS Midwest Regional Office serves Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska.
