SACRAMENTO, Calif. — 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 killing ducks and other animals after a San Pedro city pond was drained last month.
According to media reports, someone pulled the plug to drain one of the duck ponds at Averill Park in San Pedro, CA on or about July 16. Many animals who lived in the pond such as fish, turtles and crawdads died. According to news reports that cited eyewitnesses, ducks were deliberately attacked--including one who was killed by a rock thrown by juvenile assailants. Another child reportedly stomped on a duckling in the empty pond. No arrests have been made.
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 Los Angeles Police Department is investigating this case. Anyone with information is asked to call (310) 513-7024.
The HSUS:
For more information contact Paul Bruce at 916-344-1710, pbruce@hsus.org or Audra Conard, HSUS Public Relations, at 301-258-3152, aconard@hsus.org.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization representing more than 9 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 animal welfare. The HSUS protects all animals through education, investigation, litigation, legislation, advocacy, and field work. The group is based in Washington and has numerous field representatives across the country. On the web at www.hsus.org.
