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Case ID: 10483
Classification: Bestiality
Animal: dog (non pit-bull)
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Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006

County: Maricopa

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Authorities are looking for one or more people in connection with the death of two 6-week-old puppies that had been sexually assaulted.

The two female Shih Tzu puppies each weighed less than two pounds. Post-death examinations revealed the canines had internal injuries and infection from apparent sexual assault with a blunt object.

The Arizona Humane Society and Silent Witness are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest or indictment in the case.

"Whoever did this must be accountable for his or her actions," Arizona Humane Society President Cheryl Naumann said in a released statement. "This person or persons could pose a threat to other animals or people."

A west Phoenix veterinarian alerted authorities Nov. 28 when one of the dogs came in bruised around the abdomen and torn in the hindquarters. The pup died during the visit.

The owner, who police do not consider a suspect, led police to another home where a second injured Shih Tzu puppy was found. That dog died at a pet hospital.

Reports from two separate veterinary pathologists at the University of Arizona concluded the puppies died of bacterial infection likely induced by a sexual assault, according to the Arizona Humane Society.

State lawmakers outlawed bestiality in 2006. The law bans any type of sexual contact with an animal and is punishable by a presumptive prison term of five years.

Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS. Callers can remain anonymous.

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