Puppy thrown over fence, resulting in death
Farrell, PA (US)Incident Date: Sunday, Jul 29, 2007
County: Mercer
Disposition: Open
Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!
The Humane Society of Mercer County is offering a $500 reward for information on whoever is responsible for an act of animal cruelty in Farrell.
Humane agent Renee Dorogy was called to the 600 block of Hamilton Avenue between 8 and 9 p.m. Sunday for the report of an 8-week-old pit bull that was lying next to the fence of a home, said Sandi Drabick, the Humane Society's executive director.
The puppy was semi-conscious with shallow breathing and Ms. Dorogy and Tammy Riley, the society's other humane agent, immediately took the dog to an emergency veterinary clinic.
"Sadly, five minutes into the initial examination at the clinic, the puppy expired," Mrs. Drabick said.
The mother of the family the puppy belonged to said neighborhood children saw a boy throw the dog over the fence. No one could identify the boy because he was a stranger to the neighborhood, Mrs. Drabick said.
"If anyone witnessed this act of deliberate animal cruelty, we ask that you call the Humane Society voicemail and leave a message for a return call," she said.
Animal cruelty by an adult or child will not be tolerated and a citation will be issued to whomever is responsible with punishment to be determined in court, she said.
The Humane Society doesn't usually offer a monetary reward when investigating animal cruelty cases, but they felt this time it was necessary.
"Sometimes money talks. Maybe somebody will come forward. Without the help of the community, we can't do this alone," she said.
The Humane Society of Mercer County can be reached at 724-981-5445. If you have information on this case, please contact:
Humane Society of Mercer County
724-981-5445
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