After a bunch of hikers discovered an deserted German shepherd wandering the Malibu wilderness with its mouth zip-tied shut, an animal safety group is providing a $2,500 reward to search out and maintain accountable the individual accountable.
Simply earlier than 8 p.m. on July 3, two hikers discovered the pup close to Malibu Creek Canyon, in line with a information launch from In Protection of Animals. The canine had a zipper tie round his mouth and one other round his neck.
The hikers shortly known as 911 and eliminated one of many zip ties earlier than police and animal management arrived. Collectively, they eliminated the second zip tie and carried him to security, the group stated.
“Somebody did this deliberately. They left him stranded, down a hill in the course of nowhere off the facet of the street,” one of many hikers who discovered the canine informed KTLA. “One thing must be accomplished to search out the one that did it.”
The canine, which In Protection of Animals stated was described as “candy and delicate,” warmed as much as his rescuers and finally allow them to pet him. He was later taken to the Agoura Animal Care Middle.
“We’re grateful for the short actions of those hikers and regulation enforcement, however our efforts should proceed,” stated Fleur Dawes, spokesperson for In Protection of Animals. “We’re decided to search out the individual chargeable for this horrific abuse and maintain them accountable since they’re a hazard to others.”
Anybody with info resulting in the identification, arrest and conviction of a suspect is requested to name In Protection of Animals at (415) 879-6879.
