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January 04, 2010
Atlanta Humane Society Offers $5k Reward for Information Leading to an Arrest in Lithonia Puppy Shooting Incident
LITHONIA, 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 puppy in the head.
The stray pit-bull mix puppy, estimated to be around 9 months of age, was found on December 30th roaming Terry Town Lane in Lithonia. Dekalb County Animal Control officials where paged to the scene and are currently handling the investigation.
The injury sustained from the gun shot entered near the front of his face and exited from his left eye. Because of the extent of his injuries the pup will loose his left eye, but otherwise has a good prognosis.
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 (404) 294-3065 and mention the Atlanta Humane Society reward. Reward will be awarded 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.