Reward money offered for arrest of cat abuser

PITTSBURGH — Officials with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction on cruelty-to-animals charges of anyone responsible for injuring a cat.

Officials with Human Animal Rescue said a McKee's Rocks resident brought a cat, named Pickles, earlier in July after finding the animal severely injured. The agency said after veterinarians took a closer look, they determined firecrackers were tied to her front left paw with rubber bands.

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"There really wasn't any paw left," explained Director of Medical Business Jamie Wilson. "I had to stop her from eating and drinking too quickly so she wouldn't get sick."

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The animal's paw and leg had to be amputated.

"There's at least one dangerous person at large, and it's urgent that anyone with information about this violent crime speak up before someone else gets hurt," said PETA Vice President Colleen O'Brien.

Anyone with information about this case should contact Humane Animal Rescue at 412-345-7300 or CLICK HERE to fill out a report.

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