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Reward Offered For Information About Dead Puppy

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By JOSH POLTILOVE | The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 3, 2008

TAMPA - The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who killed a puppy and left the body in a Clearwater parking lot.

On Sunday afternoon, a child found the dead puppy and a live puppy in the parking lot, according to a spokeswoman for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The dead puppy had suffered multiple skull fractures, a broken jaw and lung contusions, according to a humane society news release.

"There was no evidence that the puppy was hit by a car," the release states. "Authorities believe the puppies could have been abandoned as early as 10:30 a.m. the day they were found."

Clearwater police came to the scene, 1384 Pierce St., about 12:30 p.m. Officers contacted the SPCA, which took custody of both puppies.

Those with information can call SPCA of Tampa Bay Investigator Jill Purl at (727) 586-3591, ext. 135.

Reporter Josh Poltilove can be reached at jpoltilove@tampatrib.com or (813) 259-7691.

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