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New Update: Reward Increased For Suspect Who Shot Cat In Patterson New Update: Reward Increased For Suspect Who Shot Cat In Patterson
New Update: Reward Increased For Suspect Who Shot Cat In Patterson Authorities and animal advocates are increasing the reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever shot an owned cat in the Hudson Valley with a pellet gun.  The New York State Humane Association and Putnam County SPCA are now offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever shot Kiwi, a 3-year-old neutered orange tabby cat, in the town of Patterson around Tuesday, Aug. 20.  This reward is on top of Kiwi's owner's offered reward of $500 and $250 offered by a concerned citizen, officials said, adding that the total reward is now…

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by Ben Crnic
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Watch: Woman Abandons Cat Next To Trash Cans In Capital Region Watch: Woman Abandons Cat Next To Trash Cans In Capital Region
Watch: Woman Abandons Cat Next To Trash Cans In Capital Region Police are asking for help identifying a woman seen on surveillance video abandoning a cat next to garbage cans in the region. The incident, which was reported by Albany Police on Tuesday, March 7, happened on Friday, Jan. 27, on Sherman Street near Henry Johnson Boulevard, according to police. Investigators said the woman placed a female cat into a duffel bag style carrier and then left the animal next to garbage cans on the street. Video of the incident can be viewed here. An Albany resident eventually spotted the cat and contacted Albany Animal Control. The animal was turned over to t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Reward Offered For Info In Shooting Death Of German Shepherd Reward Offered For Info In Shooting Death Of German Shepherd
Reward Offered For Info In Shooting Death Of German Shepherd The New York State Humane Association in Kingston has offered a reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person who murdered a German Shepherd. New York State Police in Columbia County launched an investigation on Thursday, Feb. 6 into the death of a german shepherd that was found shot on Sunday, Feb. 2 on Silvernails Road in Gallatin. Police said the 2-year-old dog was found by a local resident and reported to the Dog Warden Officer who contacted the State Police after noticing a bullet wound on the animal. The investigation into the dog’s death determined that its owners l…

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by Zak Failla
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Reward For Info Now Being Offered After Young Dog Tied To Tree Found In Area Reward For Info Now Being Offered After Young Dog Tied To Tree Found In Area
Reward For Info Now Being Offered After Young Dog Tied To Tree Found In Area A reward is now being offered for information after a young dog was found tied to a tree off of a busy stretch of I-84. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, a New York State Department of Transportation crew getting ready to mow near mile marker 50 in Dutchess County on the highway in East Fishkill heard what sounded like a dog barking in the nearby woods, state police said. They found a young dog tied to a tree that also showed signs of prior neglect. On Saturday, Aug. 3, state police announced that they were contacted by the New York State Humane Association, which has …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Reward Offered In Cat Torture Video Case Involving Area Middle School Students Reward Offered In Cat Torture Video Case Involving Area Middle School Students
Reward Offered In Cat Torture Video Case Involving Area Middle School Students A $1,000 reward is being offered to find the person responsible for torturing and killing a cat on video and then sharing it with middle school students. The video came to light on Wednesday, May 15, when authorities at South Middle School in Newburgh learned that the video was being circulated among students, said City of Newburgh Police Det. Sgt. Joseph Rutigliano. School officials immediately reported the incident to police who have been searching for the origin of the video. After news surfaced of the video, the New York State Humane Association offered the reward for informa…

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by Kathy Reakes