SPCA offers $5,000 reward in cat tortures and killings in northeast Dallas

by PegNews wire

The SPCA of Texas is posting a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s) who allegedly tortured and killed cats this week in Northeast Dallas near Lovers and Skillman. The reward was made possible by The Murrell Foundation.

Four cats have been found on the same eight-block stretch of Ridgelawn Drive in recent weeks that have been basically sliced open and gutted.

Certain acts of animal cruelty—such as torturing or seriously injuring an animal—are now classified as a felony and subject to up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine. These particular cases are currently active investigations by the Dallas Police Department.

Additionally, this type of behavior has proven to be indicative of deep-rooted psychological problems. Several studies conducted by national experts and a myriad of social care agencies have identified a direct correlation between animal abuse and later incidences of domestic violence, often referred to as the LINK between animal abuse and domestic violence. Jeffrey Dahmer and the infamous serial killer “Son of Sam” both committed violent acts of animal abuse during childhood.

Any person or persons with information should contact the SPCA of Texas at 214-742-SPCA (7722) or online at www.spca.org/abuse. In fact, the SPCA of Texas urges anyone who witnesses any suspected animal cruelty or abuse to report the information to www.spca.org/abuse.

The SPCA of Texas is able to offer this reward thanks to the generous support of The Murrell Foundation. To join The Murrell Foundation in support of the SPCA of Texas and all the organizations' efforts, visit www.spca.org/helptheanimals. To learn more about the SPCA of Texas, please visit our website at http://www.spca.org/.

The SPCA of Texas is dedicated to providing every animal exceptional care and a loving home. The SPCA of Texas is the leading animal welfare agency in North Texas with two shelters and two spay/neuter clinics located in Dallas and McKinney, and serves as an active resource center providing an array of programs and services that bring people and animals together to enrich each others' lives. A comprehensive animal welfare agency, the SPCA of Texas is not affiliated with any other entity and does not receive general operating funds from the City of Dallas, State of Texas, federal government, the ASPCA or any other humane organization. Help stop pet overpopulation by donating to the SPCA of Texas and by spaying and/or neutering your pet. Visit us online at http://www.spca.org/.

Source: SPCA