Horse and goat stabbing
Darragh, PA (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Jan 14, 2001
County: Westmoreland

Disposition: Open

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

A horse, named Buddy was stabbed twice in the front leg. The goat, named Rebel, was stabbed in the nose, mouth and upper body. The animals were discovered by their owner Donna Klages and her 10 year old son, Joey on their farm, in Darragh about 20 miles from Pittsburgh.

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $2500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for this brutal attack. The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the case. If you have any information regarding this case please call 724-832-3288.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Pennsylvania State Police
724-832-3288

References

• The Humane Society of the United States Mid-Atlantic Regional Office

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