Friday, January 11, 2013

(VIDEO LINK) news story about the Pitbull puppy in Florida that was set on fire!


Officials need your help to solve horrific act of animal cruelty..
On Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control (AC&C) officers responded to a call involving a one-year-old, male, pit bull terrier that had been intentionally tethered to a chain link fence and set on fire. The dog, which was deceased when officers arrived, was wearing a bright blue, nylon buckle collar, and had been tied to the fence with a leash. The crime occurred in a common area near the 1600 block of W 27thStreet in Riviera Beach.
AC&C staff veterinarians, using forensic technology, later determined that the dog was alive when it was set on fire and this is what ultimately led to its death.Investigators at AC&C are asking the public to please call in with any information regarding this horrific crime.  
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477).  All callers can remain anonymous.  The public can also call Animal Care and Control at (561) 233-1200, extension 0.

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