PETA to Help Dogs in Danger After a Dog Park Is Littered With Thumbtacks

Published February 12, 2016 by PETA Staff.

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Following reports that thumbtacks have been found all across the Ohlone Dog Park in Hercules, California, in the past several weeks and that at least two dogs have been injured by them, PETA is sending a letter to the local police chief offering $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible—and another $1,000 toward the installation of security cameras at the park.

All dogs desire and deserve a safe, protected space in which to run, explore, and interact with other dogs. PETA hopes the police will install cameras and that anyone who can help nab the person or persons responsible for trying to harm dogs will come forward right away.

PETA advises families to keep their animal companions safely indoors and never leave them unattended outside. When taken to dog parks, they should be watched closely, and dogs should always be accompanied in the backyard and escorted on walks on a comfortable, secure harness and leash.