DES MOINES, IowaThe 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 poisoning a dog on Main Street in Shambaugh, Iowa around September 7.
The Case:
According to the Daily NonPareil, Pup, an-eight-year-old Australian Shepherd, was having physical problems that prompted her family to take her to a veterinary clinic in Clarinda the morning of September 7. Tests determined that Pup was fed hamburger mixed with antifreeze, resulting in a 12.6% blood alcohol level. Pup was euthanized the next day due to her quickly deteriorating condition. Later, Pup's family learned that other dogs in the four-block town were sickened with similar symptoms. Page County Sheriff Mike Williams told The HSUS that he later learned that a total of seven dogs had been poisoned within a 2-3 week period, leading to the deaths of several of the dogs.
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 the website.
The Investigators:
The Page County Sheriff's office is investigating this case. Anyone with information about this case can contact them at 712-542-5193.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization with more than eight 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 legislation, litigation, investigation, education, advocacy and fieldwork. The non-profit organization, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2004, is based in Washington, DC and has 10 regional offices across the country. On the web at www.hsus.org.
The HSUS Midwest Regional Office serves the states of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska.
