The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information in connection with a dog’s death in which the pit bull was found hanging from a tree with his throat slashed.
The dog, named Snoop, was discovered in the woods near East 20th Avenue and Rosemary Street Oct. 10 after he ran away, according to the Anchorage Police Department. Authorities called it an “act of extreme animal cruelty,” and said Snoop was a well-loved, microchipped pet that lived with a family in a nearby mobile home park.
Wednesday, the Humane Society said they would offer up to $5,000 for information that could lead to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people involved.
“Getting the serious attention of law enforcement, prosecutors and the community in cases involving allegations of cruelty to animals is an essential step in protecting the community,” a Humane Society press release said. “The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented. Studies show a correlation between animal cruelty and all manner of other crimes, from narcotics and firearms violations to battery and sexual assault.”
Anchorage Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. There are no suspects in the case, said APD spokeswoman Anita Shell.