Thursday, November 17, 2022 – Columbus Humane is offering a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for two separate, violent acts of animal cruelty.
The first incident occurred on Monday morning of November 14, 2022 on the West Side of Columbus, On Butler Avenue between Safford Avenue and W Mound Street. The Columbus Division of Police contacted Columbus Humane after an adult, male German Shepherd named Brutus was found victim to a gunshot wound. He was shot in the head and is expected to make a full recovery.
After extensive surgery wiring his broken jaw, Brutus is back home with his dad receiving the tender love and care he much deserves and needs. Columbus Humane Agents are working diligently to identify any possible culprits in this case and is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the shooter.
The second incident occurred on the same day, on the East Side of Columbus on Monday afternoon at the Alexander Court apartment complex on November 14th. The leasing office reported a decapitated dog inside a wire crate on the property of the complex. Based on the wounds on the female, adult dog, agents believe the decapitation was intentional. Columbus Humane is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the abuser.
“These are serious acts of animal cruelty and should not be taken lightly,” said CEO, Rachel D.K Finney. “It is extremely important for those with any information to come forward, as there is a high likelihood that other animals and people are at risk if the perpetrators are not identified and held accountable.”
Please contact Columbus Humane’s Cruelty Investigations Department at 614-777-7387 ext. 250 if you have information regarding these two separate acts of animal cruelty. Contact us if have any information regarding either cruelty case. A reward of $5,000 will be given for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for two separate, violent acts of animal cruelty.
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About Columbus Humane
Columbus Humane, founded in 1883, provides programs and services for animals and people in Central Ohio. It is our mission to fight animal cruelty, help animals in need and advocate for their well-being. We are a non-profit law enforcement agency investigating reports of animal cruelty abuse and neglect in Franklin County. Columbus Humane investigates more than 6,000 reports of animal cruelty and neglect in Franklin County annually. For more information about Columbus Humane, please visit www.columbushumane.org.
