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Case ID: 17551
Classification: Mutilation/Torture
Animal: dog (non pit-bull)
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2 dogs found bound, attacked with hatchet
Chelsea, MI (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Mar 9, 2011
County: Washtenaw

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for assaulting two neighborhood dogs near I-94 and Pierce Road in Chelsea.

Two dogs owned by two different neighbors were playing together in the morning when they went missing. They were found, about 8 hours apart on the same day, severely injured. Both were picked up by the Humane Society of Huron Valley's Rescue Department and immediately taken to the Humane Society of Huron Valley Veterinary Clinic. Unfortunately, after extensive treatment to save them, both had to be humanely euthanized due to the severity of their injuries. Necropsy results from Michigan State University show that wounds were intentionally inflicted with a hatchet while the dogs were bound.

"This is a very heinous case of animal cruelty and we want to make sure that the community is aware that dogs running loose may be in extra danger. We have no reasonable explanation for what happened to these dogs. For their sake, and that of the safety of the community, we will do everything in our power to find this person and bring them to justice," said HSHV Lead Cruelty Investigator Matthew Schaecher. "That is why we are asking that anyone with information to please come forward."

"While this is a particularly upsetting case animal cruelty is a daily occurrence. Dog fighting, abuse and torture of innocent animals, animal neglect and abandonment is, in part, what keeps us in business. Most people love and treat their pets like members of the family. But there are those who see animals as objects without feeling and others with violent tendencies who view animals as the perfect voiceless victims. The link between animal abuse and human violence is well established. The person who would do such a thing is obviously very disturbed and a danger to animals and people" says Tanya Hilgendorf, Executive Director.

If you have any information related to this case, we ask that you please call to our anonymous tip line at (734) 661-3551.

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