Baby Raccoon Phoenix Rose Was Set on Fire and Left for Dead
On August 6, a severely burned baby raccoon was discovered near Huronia North Park in Barrie, Ontario. The 3- to 4-month-old animal had severe burns on one side of her body and across her face, arms, and stomach, and it’s believed that a flammable liquid was thrown on her. The raccoon, named Phoenix Rose by her caretakers, was receiving treatment for her injuries at a wildlife rehab center when she died suddenly on September 7.
Somebody out there set this baby raccoon on fire, leaving her with severe burns over most of her body, from which she never recovered. PETA urges anyone with information about this case to come forward immediately so that whoever tortured this animal can be held accountable and stopped from hurting anyone else.
The Barrie Police Service is investigating but, so far, hasn’t identified any suspects, which is why PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction on cruelty charges of the person or persons responsible for this crime.
According to leading mental-health professionals and law-enforcement agencies, perpetrators of violent acts against animals are often repeat offenders who pose a serious threat to the community at large.
What You Can Do
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