PETA adds $5K to reward for information on abused husky found in a Kentucky park
By Erin Hynes
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LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — (Warning: the story below describes details of animal abuse)
Animal rights advocacy group PETA has added to the reward for an abandoned, abused dog found in Iroquois Park in April.
PETA is offering $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the person who abandoned a husky inside a garbage bag. Combined with the $10,000 award offered by Hagan Properties, the total is now up to $15,000.
The husky, named Sammie, was originally found on April 28.
LMPD said a groundskeeper heard animal cries coming from a black, plastic bag in Iroquois Park.
Inside the bag was Sammie, who had twine wrapped around her muzzle and severe injuries. Due to her injuries, the dog had to be euthanized.
Louisville Metro Animal Services was able to use the dog’s microchip to connect with her owners.
The owners said the dog had slipped out of their fence the night before during a thunderstorm. Louisville Metro Animal Services said the owners had no idea what had happened to Sammie after she escaped the fence.
PETA added money to the reward to help hold the person accountable.
“Sammie was lost, scared, and in need of help, but instead, someone out there abused her, tied her up, and left her alone to suffer in terror,” says PETA Founder Ingrid Newkirk.
Anyone with information is asked to call the anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at 502-574-LMPD (5673) or use the anonymous LMPD Crime Tip Portal.
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