NewsJanuary 18, 2008
Two dogs thrown from St. Louis overpass
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Two dogs were injured after being thrown 30 feet from an overpass into a parking lot, leading the state Humane Society to offer a reward. The organization got a call Wednesday from a witness who saw a pit bull terrier and a large golden retriever or Akita mix falling from the overpass in north St. Louis. Authorities believe the dogs were thrown...ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Two dogs were injured after being thrown 30 feet from an overpass into a parking lot, leading the state Humane Society to offer a reward.
The organization got a call Wednesday from a witness who saw a pit bull terrier and a large golden retriever or Akita mix falling from the overpass in north St. Louis. Authorities believe the dogs were thrown.
The group on Thursday offered $2,500 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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The pit bull is being treated for broken front legs. The other dog ran away but may have been seriously injured, the Humane Society said.
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Humane Society of Missouri: http://tinyurl.com/2djwb6
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