Phoenix reward fund climbs past $20K...
Wow. The fund continues to grow for information leading to the arrest in the case of Phoenix, the young pit bull set on fire in Baltimore last week.
Just today the number has climbed from $3,000 to $6,000 to $8,500 -- it stands this moment at $15,500. (4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 6/3, update -- it's now at $23,500)
Here's where the money has come from:
BARCS: $7,000 (donations from individuals) (Update 6/3: $10,000)
Animal Control: $1,000 (from one private organization)
Humane Society of the United States: $2,500
Baltimore Humane Society: $5,000
Update 6/3: Snyder Foundation for Animals: $1,000
Update 6/3: Maryland SPCA: $5,000
Baltimore City Animal Control is investigating and plans to paper the area of the crime with flyers. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Baltimore City Animal Control at 410-396-4688.
Phoenix, a one-year-old pit bull puppy was doused with gasoline and set on fire in Southwest Baltimore last Wednesday. The dog was euthanized on Sunday.
It's possible that the amount could go even higher. Check the BARCS website for the latest.
"We need to show that this is not acceptable behavior," BARCS writes on its website. "Together we can bring these perpetrators to justice."
If no leads are found in 6 months, the portion of the money donated from BARCS will roll over into BARCS Franky Fund to help other homeless pets.
Comments
What is Michael Vick's alibi?
Posted by: Steve from Pa. | June 3, 2009 6:46 AM
Baltimore Humane Society is proud to offer additional reward money for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the responsible individual(s).
Phoenix should always serve as a reminder that animal cruelty not only exists in our area, it represents the beginning of a life of violent crime for perpetrator(s) and will ultimately harm our greater community.
For decades, individuals have expressed the fact that cruelty towards animals is a leading indicator of future cruelty towards people.
Baltimore Humane Society hopes that its commitment will reflect the importance of preventing animal cruelty first and foremost, while aggressively pursuing acts of cruelty that do occur in our community.
Josh Gowans
Executive Director
Baltimore Humane Society
Posted by: Josh Gowans | June 3, 2009 7:08 AM
Wow. For $15,500, somebody saw SOMETHING. Blessed be, sweet Phoenix.
Posted by: Shannon | June 3, 2009 8:22 AM
I'm so glad that the silver lining of this terrible story is that animal abuse, especially of bully breeds, is being thought of as a real issue. I wish Phoenix could have made it through, but I'm so glad her story is living on.
Posted by: Caitlin | June 3, 2009 11:18 AM
It's a sad state of affairs when the retalitory nature of our inner city prevents someone for coming out to help convict these criminals. My faith in humanity continues to dwindle every day that goes by without someone being held accountable for this. The sad thing is that it's probably a couple of kids, who were brought up in the wasteland of our poorest neighborhoods, and will grow up continuing to commit increasingly violent acts. What a waste.
Posted by: CantonKate | June 4, 2009 10:28 AM
I feel like they might need to cap this soon. Someone who knows something and might be selfishly waiting to see how much more they can get before coming forward, instead of just doing the right thing. I just want the person/people caught.
Posted by: Caitlin | June 4, 2009 12:00 PM
Someone that saw something needs to come forward and be a man or a woman about this and stand up for what is right. It is the right thing to do show some compassion for this poor animal. This is more than about the money it's about being a real human being with feelings.
Posted by: Jerry P | June 4, 2009 12:09 PM
What a sad state we are in when something like this happens and no one says anything. Well, I hope that those who live in the neighborhood with the cretin or cretins that did this realize that they have just witnessed a coming attraction. The hooligan that did this will grow up and upgrade to assaulting humans soon enough.
Posted by: DDL | June 4, 2009 12:31 PM
Maybe Michael Vick could contribut to the reward, what do you say Mikie!!!!!??????
Posted by: Lori | June 4, 2009 7:08 PM