$35,000 Reward Offered

VINEMONT, Ala. (AP) - The reward money is growing for
information leading to the person or persons responsible for a
horrific case of animal cruelty.
Three animal groups say more than $35,000 has been raised for
the Justice for Anne fund. The case involves the November 18th
attack on a pet beagle that was skinned alive and later had to be
euthanized.
The incident is believed to have happened in the Providence
community near Vinemont.
The 3-year-old dog named Anne had her coat removed from the nape
of the neck to the base of the tail and down to the nipple line. A
second dog named Buttercup was also attacked. The beagle suffered
lacerations around the neck and shoulder before apparently
escaping.
Owner Janet Rodgers said Buttercup is recovering.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cullman County
sheriff's office at (256) 734-0342 or call the Secret Witness Line
at 734-0210.
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Information from: The Birmingham News

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