HSU Adds $3,000 Reward To Dog, Cow Killings

    MURRAY, UT, February 27, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Humane Society of Utah is adding a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the illegal killing of a dog and stolen cow in Iron County. HSU hopes the increased reward assists the Iron County Sheriff's Department in obtaining information required to identify and charge whoever is responsible for these criminal acts.

Fence crew members found the butchered carcass of a stolen cow and the body of a dog that was apparently shot to death at the scene near 3300 West and 800 South in Beryl, Utah.

"We hope that by increasing the reward, someone with information will contact officials," said Gene Baierschmidt, executive director of the Humane Society of Utah. "We would like to learn more about the circumstances surrounding this unthinkable matter and bring the perpetrators to justice."

Iron County Sheriff's Department is offering a $1,000 reward. HSU hopes the additional amount offers incentive to solve this case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Iron County Sheriff's Office at 435-867-7500 or leave a tip on the Tip Line at 435-867-5878. Tips can also be left online at ironsheriff.net and can be texted using 274-637 with the keyword ICSOTIPS.

The Humane Society of Utah is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear and suffering in all animals. Since 1960, the HSU has been sheltering abandoned animals, fighting cruelty and neglect, and creating an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals across our state. HSU is an open-admissions shelter, meaning that our doors are always open for any animal that we can legally accept. We work hard to ensure that every healthy and treatable pet that enters our facility will be placed into a loving home. The Humane Society of Utah is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization. We receive no tax dollars or government funding. HSU is funded by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses and foundations. Read more about the HSU online at utahhumane.org.

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