Reward offered for puppy abuse information
LAWRENCE - The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for injuring a Rottweiler puppy in Winfield in February.
The Winfield Police Department is investigating the case of an abandoned male Rottweiler puppy found in the 200 block of E. Ninth on Feb.8. The dog was found with a large laceration and injuries consistent with burns. A veterinarian examining the dog believes the injuries were two to three days old. The puppy survived and has been adopted.
The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented. The HSUS First Strike Campaign raises public awareness and educates communities about this connection while providing a variety of resources to law enforcement agencies, social work professionals, educators, legislators and families. The HSUS offers rewards in animal cruelty cases across the country and works to strengthen laws against animal cruelty. Visit
First Strike: The Connection Between Animal Cruelty and Human Violence | The Humane Society of the United States for more information on the program.
The Winfield Police Department is investigating this case. Contact animal control officer Phillip Lynch or Sgt. Chad Gordon at 221-5555.