FORT WORTH, Texas -The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for drowning a domestic rabbit in Mesa, Ariz. earlier this month.
The Case:
According to the Mesa Police animal control, a white-and-brown domesticated rabbit was found in a canal near Gilbert and McKellips roads on April 6. Duct tape covered the rabbit's head, ears, neck, and front legs and the rabbit's rear legs were tied to a brick. Officials believe the rabbit underwater for less than 24 hours.
The Mesa Public Safety Foundation is offering an additional $250 reward in this case.
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:
Mesa Police Animal Control is investigating this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact animal control at 480-644-2044.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization with more than 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, marine mammals, animals in research, equine protection, and farm animal welfare. The HSUS protects all animals through education, investigation, litigation, legislation, advocacy and field work. The nonprofit 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.
