Dog found emaciated, injured, tied with duct tape
Newark, NJ (US)

Incident Date: Saturday, Jun 14, 2008
County: Essex

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for using duct tape to tie together the limbs of an emaciated, young female pit bull and then abandoning her in Branch Brook Park, Newark, N.J.

Roseann Trezza, executive director, Associated Humane Societies, Inc., gives the following account: On June 14, Essex County Police officers found the pit bull, cut the tape and delivered her to Associated Humane in Newark, where she immediately received medical attention. All four of the dog's paws were bloody and scraped raw as if the dog had been dragged by a vehicle or placed in acid. Her injuries were so painful, she couldn't stand.

The New Jersey SPCA is investigating. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 1-800-582-5979.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
1-800-582-5979

References

• HSUS Press Releases - July 7, 2008

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