THE LOUISIANA SPCA
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 22, 2014 |
Contact: Alicia Haefele, Communications Director
504.444.2284 | alicia@la-spca.org |
Dog Shot with Arrow, Lodged 11 Inches in Shoulder
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| $1,000 reward for anyone with information about this act of animal cruelty | |
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NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Louisiana SPCA) is asking the public for assistance to identify the person(s) involved in the shooting of a bow and arrow into the shoulder of a 1-year-old Terrier/Pit Bull mix on Sunday, Sept. 21 near the 8300 block of Grant Street in New Orleans East.
The Louisiana SPCA is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s) of this act of animal cruelty.
At 7:20 p.m. a good Samaritan called Louisiana SPCA Animal Control to report an injured dog in their backyard. Upon arrival, Humane Officer Eric Durcinka found the dog lying under a small tree. When approached, the dog became visibly excited and appeared to be in good spirits despite his injury. Humane Officer Durcinka was able to coax the dog to stand and walk toward him, revealing what appeared to be a short carbon fiber arrow from either a bow or crossbow lodged in the dog’s upper right shoulder, protruding approximately 4 inches. The arrow appeared to be either cutoff or broken off upon initial inspection. The entry site also appeared swollen and newly infected. Despite being in excruciating pain, the injured dog was unable to control his over the top tail wagging and followed Officer Durcinka to his vehicle.
 Officer Durcinka immediately transported the dog to the Westbank Pet Emergency Clinic. Once the arrow was extracted, the team at the clinic and Humane Officer Durcinka were shocked to learn that what appeared to be a short broken of arrow was in fact a 14 inch arrow buried 11 inches deep into the dog’s shoulder. Luckily, the arrow hit the bone upon entry and deflected off, running subcutaneously along the rib cage for 11 inches.
Based on the position of the arrow and the entry wound, the dog was likely shot from the front while approaching the shooter; likely wagging his tail on the way. The dog was wearing a thick blue collar with a rabies tag #543241; no microchip was found. The rabies tag is untraceable as it is a generic feed store tag with no store name, phone number or clinic listed.
The dog, now known as Robin Hood, is comfortably resting at the Louisiana SPCA, wagging his tail for all the staff. Individuals with information about this crime are urged to call Louisiana SPCA at 504.368.5191 ext. 100 or emaildispatch@la-spca.org. You can make a difference in the fight against animal cruelty by reporting suspected cruelty; we need citizens who are willing to stand up against this senseless act. Help end animal abuse and care for those victim of animal cruelty by donating at www.la-spca.org/donate.
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The Louisiana SPCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the elimination of animal suffering. As the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, the Louisiana SPCA provides care for over 20,000 homeless and companion animals annually. For more than 125 years, the Louisiana SPCA has been committed to serving the needs of the people and animals in the community and across the region as a 4-Star Charity Navigator rated nonprofit ranking in the top 1 percent nationally. For more information, call 504.368.5191 or visit www.la-spca.org. | |
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