DCHS Establishes Animal Protection Fund
February 10, 2012 - UPDATE - Animal Protection Fund Reaches $10,000!
The Animal Protection Fund, established with an initial $300 donation, has now reached $10,000 according to Dane County Humane Society (DCHS). The Humane Society strongly urges anyone with ANY information on the killing of the young chocolate lab puppy to please contact the Dane County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 608-284-6900.
“We’ve seen an incredible outpouring of support regarding this case and it’s been a true testament of how much this community truly cares about the welfare of animals, says Gayle Viney, DCHS spokeswoman. “People are still very upset and want to do something. The fact that this reward fund has reached $10,000 shows how much of an impact this little puppy has had on so many people,” says Viney.
DCHS continue to stay hopeful that this new amount will influence someone to come forward with information that can lead to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) involved in this horrible crime. “Please help us spread the word about this reward fund. We don’t want any other animals (or people) to get hurt,” says Viney. Should no one come forward with information about this cruelty case, the funds will be used to help other animals who are harmed or neglected.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
An anonymous donor and volunteer of Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) has offered to put up $300 as a reward for information that leads to the capture of individual(s) involved in the recent cruelty case against a 4-month-old chocolate lab. The puppy was found in a ditch in the town of Rutland after being suffocated and bound with packing tape.
DCHS encourages community members that want to get involved to donate to the Animal Protection Fund. Donations can be made online by putting ‘Animal Protection Fund’ in the comment field. Checks can also be sent to DCHS at 5132 Voges Road in Madison.
DCHS is appreciative of those who have offered to donate so far and looks forward to being able to thank many more contributors. Should no one come forward with information about this cruelty case, the funds will be used to help other animals who are harmed or neglected.
“The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented,” says Gayle Viney, Public Relations Coordinator for DCHS. “We are hopeful that establishing a reward fund can help bring forward additional information that can lead to the arrest of the people involved in this horrible act of animal abuse.” Studies show a correlation between animal cruelty and all manner of other crimes, from narcotics and firearms violations to battery and sexual assault. “At DCHS, we invest in youth education so that kids grow up with the knowledge and understanding of appropriate and humane animal care,” says Viney.
If you have information about this case, the Dane County Sheriff’s Department asks you to please contact the Tip Line at 608-284-6900. If you think an animal is being abused, either through violence or neglect, contact Dane County Animal Services at 608-255-2345.
