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December 20, 2006,TORONTO – The Humane Society of Canada (HSC) is offering a $1,000 reward though its Victims of Cruelty program for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for shooting a family pet in North York.
On the evening of December 17th, “Prince”, a male Weimaraner was shot six times in the head and chest with a pellet gun, while he was in his family’s backyard.
“Thankfully,
Prince did not die from his wounds but whoever is responsible for this
act of cruelty made sure that this terrified animal would suffer,” says
Al Hickey, HSC Western Regional Director.
HSC Executive
Director Michael O’Sullivan is hoping that someone with information
about this crime will step forward and contact authorities.
“Through our Victims of Cruelty
program we are offering a $1,000 reward for information that results in
the conviction of those who committed this brutal cowardly act,” says
O’Sullivan. “The world is full of violence. Whoever committed this
brutal act towards ‘man’s’ best friend’ needs to be found, prosecuted
and thrown in jail.” In the past, The Humane Society of Canada’s
reward program has tracked down other animal abusers and seen them
brought to justice.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting of Prince in North York is asked to contact 31 Divisionat 416-808-3102, 416-222-TIPS or The Humane Society of Canada at 1-800-641-KIND (5463).
Those
convicted of cruelty to animals can face up to six months imprisonment,
a $2,000 fine, receive a criminal record and can be prohibited from
working with or owning animals for up to two years.
CONTACT: Al Hickey or Michael O'Sullivan by toll free 1-800-641-KIND or Michael on his cell phone (416) 876-9685 or at www.humanesociety.com.
[For
more than 17 years, Al Hickey was the Chief Executive of the BC SPCA
and before that headed up the Alberta and BC Chambers of Commerce, and
the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver.
He has 6 grandchildren.
A father with two children, and a
houseful of dogs and cats, O'Sullivan has worked across Canada and in
over 90 countries during the last 35 years helping people, animals and
nature.]
The Humane Society of Canada works to protect dogs,
cats, horses, birds, livestock, lab animals, wildlife and the
environment. They carry out hands on programs to help animals and
nature, mount rescue operations, expose cruelty through hard hitting
undercover investigations, work to pass laws to protect animals, fund
scientific research, support animal shelters and wildlife
rehabilitation centres and spread the word about how to help animals
and nature through humane education.
The Humane Society of
Canada depends entirely on donations to support our programs to help
animals and the environment. All donations are gratefully acknowledged
with a receipt for income tax purposes. If you would like to support
our Victims of Cruelty program please make a donation here .
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