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January 04, 2010
Atlanta Humane Society Offers $5k Reward for Information Leading to an Arrest in Fayette County Horse Cruelty
Brooks, GA – In conjunction with the Holland M. Ware Foundation, the Atlanta Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting a horse with a bow & arrow in Brooks, GA.
On Sunday January 2nd "Misty", an 8yr old quarter horse belonging to Rob and Nancy Padovano of Bankstown Road in Brooks, GA was found in distress with 3 arrows protruding from her body. The horse was shot 3 separate times on the Padavano's own property, inflicting severe damage to her neck, face and back. According to the veterinarian on site, the arrows appeared to be hunting arrows which sport a tip that increases trauma and makes retraction impossible without surgery.
Patricia Bridges, the Padovano's daughter, stated that Misty is recovering from her wounds but her medical care is expected to continue for several more weeks. Bridges added, " [Misty's] has an amazing amount of stitches visible, but she has about three times that internally where most of the damage was done. However, my parents are dedicated to seeing that she recovers. I just hope we can find the person who did this and bring them to justice".
The Georgia Cruelty Act (§ 16-12-4) addresses cruelty of this degree as a Felonious act, punishable by up to 5 years in prison. If you have a tip related to this case, please call the Fayette Sheriffs Office at (404) 461-6353 and mention the Atlanta Humane Society reward. Reward will be awarded at the discretion of Atlanta Humane Society and only after the successful identification, arrest and conviction of the person(s) involved.
About Atlanta Humane Society
Founded in 1873, the Atlanta Humane Society and Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals, Inc. is the oldest private non-profit animal welfare organization in Atlanta and one of the oldest humane agencies in America. Services such as Canine Play Yard, spay/neuter, adoptions, a regional food bank program, pet facilitated therapy, animal behavior hot-line and our charitable veterinary clinic are made possible by generous contributions of time and money from the public.
Our mission is to prevent neglect, abuse, cruelty and exploitation of animals and to assure that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively and humanely protected by an aware and caring society. For more information about the Atlanta Humane Society, visit www.atlantahumane.org or call 404-875-5331.