CALGARY- As donations climb in hopes that whoever is responsible for the deaths of two pets is caught, a decision has been made about how the windfall will be spent.
After news emerged that a dog and cat were found dead in a southeast alley with their mouths muzzled, a fundraising page was set up in hopes a reward would lead to tips in the case. So far, more than $75,000 has been raised.
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“Our original plan with this fundraising campaign was to be able to post a $10,000 reward for the conviction of those responsible for this vicious crime,” explains Dr. Wendy McClelland from Vets to Go. “The overwhelming response we’ve received will not only allow us to meet that original goal, but to significantly exceed it.”
As a result, they’ve decided to cap the reward at $20,000, and put the rest of the money towards training programs to help Crown prosecutors get convictions in animal abuse cases, and set up a national animal abuse registry.
“We also have an obligation to support some of the incredible rescue groups that work tirelessly every day to protect, save, heal and love so many animals that are in abusive situations,” adds Greg Habstritt, president of Vets to Go.
The company also plans to organize an awareness campaign in hopes more animal support groups get the funding they need.
If the reward is not claimed within a year, the money will be donated to the Calgary Humane Society Investigations Unit.
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