NAPERVILLE, Ill.- The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $2,500 reward for the information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of a pit bull found September 5 in a dumpster in Muncie, Ind.
The Case:
According to news reports, the mauled condition of a brown pit bull found in a north side dumpster has authorities convinced the animal died in a dog fight. The dog was found by police in an apartment complex dumpster at W. Woods Edge Lane. Police estimate the dog to be approximately eight months of age. He was found with cuts and puncture wounds across much of his body. Jill Dolan, President of Unconditional Love Foundation, an organization dedicated to battling animal fighting in Delaware County, stated that “the fatal wound was most likely a broken neck suffered at the jaws of a much larger dog.”
Animal Fighting:
The Humane Society of the United States and law enforcement agencies has long recognized the connection between animal fighting, animal cruelty and other illegal crimes. The HSUS’ Final Round Campaign raises public awareness and educates communities about dog fighting, cockfighting, and hog dog fighting. The HSUS offers rewards in animal cruelty cases across the country and works to strengthen laws to combat these abuses. For more information on animal fighting, go to www.hsus.org.
The Investigators:
The Muncie Police Department is investigating this case; contact Detective Jamie Brown at (765) 747-4873.
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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 Central States Regional Office serves Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Michigan.
