Dog suffocated to death in air-tight plastic tub
Stratham, NH (US)Incident Date: Sunday, Oct 14, 2007
County: Rockingham
Disposition: Open
Case Images: 3 files available
Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for abandoning a cocker spaniel, between seven and nine years old, in an air-tight plastic tub outside the New Hampshire SPCA (NHSPCA) located on Portsmouth Ave. in Stratham. The dog was found dead, apparently from suffocation, and there were indications the dog struggled to escape.
On Sunday October 14, shelter staff sorting donations left outside the NHSPCA discovered a dead Cocker Spaniel in a plastic container. This black and white, female Cocker Spaniel was found in a dark blue Sterilite bin marked Bar Stuff with Christmas bows in the bottom. The dog appeared to be approximately 7 to 9 years of age, had a light purple collar with blue and yellow flowers.
The case is currently under investigation by the NHSPCA with assistance from the Stratham Police Department. Anyone with information may call the NHSPCA Investigator at 603-772-2921 extension 111 or call the Stratham Police Department.
The New Hampshire SPCA is seeking donations to help pay for an outside surveillance system to ensure that the next time an animal is abandoned on our doorstep, we will be able to identify the person and bring charges. The New Hampshire SPCA depends on community support to help care for homeless animals. Donations may be made to the SOS Fund, by phone at (603) 772-2921 or by mail to SOS Fund, PO Box 196, Stratham NH 03885. If you have information on this case, please contact:
NHSPCA
603-772-2921 x 111
Case UpdatesThe black and white Cocker Spaniel that suffocated to death in a plastic container on Sunday October 15, 2007 has still not been identified. The 7-9 year old dog had a light purple collar with blue and yellow flowers.
This inhumane and cruel act causing immeasurable suffering and the resulting death is a serious crime and the NHSPCA continues to seek the public's assistance in identifying the dog and owner. For identification purposes, photographs of the dog are now posted on our site. Please see the link below to view pictures.
"We are putting the photo on our web site to aid in identification. There is a posted warning before the photo can be opened knowing that it may be very disturbing for viewers to see," stated Investigator Steve Sprowl. "We are hoping to get a witness that knows the identity of the dog." "Further, I have given the dog a name. I have named her MIRANDA. The name is significant in two ways. The first simply to give her the dignity of a name and the second is that if the owner is identified, he/she will be read their MIRANDA Rights under state law if they are arrested for this crime."
The case is currently under investigation by the NHSPCA and assistance has been requested by the Stratham Police Department. Anyone with information is urged to call the NHSPCA Investigator at 772-2921 extension 111 or call the Stratham Police Department. Anonymity can be granted if requested. | Source: NHSPCA - Oct 15, 2007
Update posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 4:32PM |
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