Shelter cages opened, 14 cats, 1 dog killed Victoria, TX (US) Date: Dec 26, 2005 County: Victoria Local Map: available Disposition: Open Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Case ID: 6795 Classification: Unclassified Animal: dog (non pit-bull), cat View more cases in TX (US) Login to Watch this Case

Police in Victoria, Texas, say a break-in at an animal shelter on December 26, 2005, led to the deaths of a dog and more than a dozen cats. Investigators believe the animals attacked each other after someone freed them from their cages at the Humane Society shelter.

Fourteen cats were found dead the following morning. Two dogs were injured, and one of them later died. Police say they don't know who opened the cages or why.

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WOI News - December 30, 2005

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