Reward for Phoenix burning info now $8,500
The reward fund for information leading to an arrest in the case of Phoenix, the pit bull puppy set on fire in Baltimore last week is growing exponentially.
Officials now report the amount has reached $8,500.
BARCS has collected $5,000.
Animal Control has collected $1,000.
And the Humane Society of the United States is offering $2,500.
Just hours ago, the reward fund was at $6,000.
"This poor dog suffered a painful and needless death and we want accountability for this vicious act of animal cruelty," Ann Chynoweth, senior director of HSUS’ Animal Cruelty and Fighting campaign said in a statement.
Baltimore City Animal Control is investigating. 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.
For more information on Phoenix, click here.
Comments
I think it's great that people are donting money towards the reward, but at the same time, I'd love to see the same amounts of money being donated towards the care of animals currently residing in shelters and rescues. Without funding, the groups that fought so hard to save Phoenix, and thousands of other dogs, wouldn't be able to do so!
Posted by: Suzy | June 2, 2009 3:14 PM
Agree with your comment Suzy. Animal shelters and care workers are terribly underfunded, especially in these tough economic times. That said, the individual who purposefully doused Phoenix with gasoline and lit her aflame is a sick and twisted individual and must be taken off of the streets. Animals now - children later?
Posted by: Patty | June 2, 2009 3:21 PM
You make a good point, Suzy. My hope is that the people who are so passionate right now about Phoenix will be galvanized to take further action (financial or otherwise) on behalf of the countless other needy animals. Sometimes all it takes is one eye-opener--fingers crossed.
Posted by: Shannon | June 2, 2009 3:27 PM
I Swear If I lived in a town with no police assisstance, this guy who did this would so be lynched.
Posted by: Zach | June 2, 2009 7:19 PM
Chances are that no one will be found that did this horrific act.........so the $ will go ultimately to BARCS. Personally contributing to this cause, I feel it is a win-win situation.
Posted by: shelley | June 2, 2009 8:47 PM
I agree with all three of you. I donate to a variety of animal rescues throughout the year, and I especially try to give in special need situations like this one. My dog is a rescue and I feel that giving back is part of my responsibility as an adoptive pet parent.
Posted by: Audrey | June 2, 2009 8:55 PM