Group Joins Cleveland Division of Police in Effort to Bring Animal Abuser to Justice
For Immediate Release:
August 15, 2012
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Cleveland -- Three dogs were tied to railroad tracks in Tremont and left to be struck and killed by a passing train on August 10. The bodies of two of the dogs were discovered near University and Scranton roads by a railroad worker who witnessed a man from a distance tie the third dog down and apparently photograph or videotape her. Although a train arrived before the worker could run to untie her, she was small enough to survive by crouching underneath the passing train.
Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with tying these dogs to the track and leaving them to be hit by a train. That's why PETA is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this violent crime.
"Animal abusers are cowards," says PETA Director Martin Mersereau. "They take their issues out on the most defenseless beings available to them. Cleveland residents have good reason to be concerned. According to law-enforcement agencies and leading mental-health professionals, perpetrators of violent acts against animals are often repeat offenders who pose a serious threat to all animals—including humans."
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Cleveland Division of Police at 216-623-5000.
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