PETA Offers $2,500 Reward for Help in Nabbing Cat Abuser

Group Joins Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety in Effort to Bring Person Who Shot Cat With Arrow to Justice

For Immediate Release:
August 8, 2012

Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382

Blackman Charter Township, Mich. -- A family's cat, Baby, was found lying in their backyard, shot between the eyes with an arrow on the morning of August 5. It is believed that Baby was intentionally targeted. Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the attack on Baby. That's why PETA is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this violent crime.

"Animal abusers are cowards," says PETA Director Martin Mersereau. "They take their issues out on the most defenseless beings available to them. Area residents have good reason to be concerned. According to law-enforcement agencies and leading mental-health professionals, perpetrators of violent acts against animals are often repeat offenders who pose a serious threat to all animals—including humans."

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety at 517-788-4223. PETA is urging residents not to leave their animals outside unattended.

For more information, please visit PETA.org. To view PETA's anti-violence public service announcement featuring Inglourious Basterds star and Hostel director Eli Roth, please visit http://www.petatv.com/tvpopup/Prefs.asp?video=eli_roth_violence_link_psa_peta.