Cat found dead, hanging from tree
Methuen, MA (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Feb 28, 2005
County: Essex

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

A cat missing since early March in Methuen turned up dead in April, tied by his hind legs and hanging from a tree, animal welfare officials said.

MSPCA Law Enforcement Director Peter Gollub said the cat was found April 6 in the vicinity of the owner's home in the Pelham Street area. He would not say who found the cat.

The MSPCA is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the cat's killer. The family that owned the cat is putting up an additional $500. If convicted, a person faces a five-year sentence and up to a $2,500 fine, according to the MSPCA.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the MSPCA Law Enforcement at 617-522-6008 or 800-628-5808.

Anyone wishing to donate to the reward fund may send checks payable to MSPCA to:

MSPCA, Attn: Law Enforcement Department
350 South Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02130
www.mspac.org/reward

If you have information on this case, please contact:
MSPCA
617-522-6008

References

• Boston Herald - April 15, 2005
• The Boston Channel - April 15, 2005

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