{"id":285828,"date":"2018-10-03T06:06:33","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T20:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=285828"},"modified":"2018-10-03T06:06:33","modified_gmt":"2018-10-02T20:06:33","slug":"1000-reward-for-information-on-yigo-pet-killer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/1000-reward-for-information-on-yigo-pet-killer\/","title":{"rendered":"$1,000 reward for information on Yigo pet killer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This file photo shows Pugua, left, playing with another dog. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

GUAM\u2014The Guam-based animal protection group, Guam Animals In Need, or GAIN, offered a $1,000 reward yesterday for information leading to the arrest or grand jury indictment of the person responsible for the brutal killing of a pet dog named Pugua. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe reward money comes from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous,\u201d said Cyrus Luhr, president of the GAIN board. \u201cWe hope the reward will lead to swift justice for Pugua\u2019s killer.\u201d <\/p>\n

On Thursday, Sept. 27, a pet dog named Pugua was violently killed near his Yigo home. Based on distressed howls heard by neighbors, the attack is believed to have occurred around 11 am Thursday morning. <\/p>\n

A gentle and playful 2-year old Jack Russell and boonie mix, Pugua\u2019s body was found shot and possibly beaten in the carport of a family friend who was taking care of him during the day. A bloody shovel was found near his body. <\/p>\n

Dr. Thomas Poole, Guam territorial veterinarian, said an autopsy shows that Pugua likely died from \u201ca large caliber bullet probably from a handgun 9mm or larger.\u201d Due to the nature of the bullet wound, Poole states that Pugua died instantly in the carport. <\/p>\n

Pugua\u2019s death is one of four attacks on pets in the same neighborhood, near the Yigo Mayor\u2019s Office. Across the street from Pugua\u2019s home, a neighbor reports their golden retriever was shot in the leg and testicles with a BB gun early last week. Further up the same road, a couple reports their rottweiler was shot in the chest and killed a few weeks ago. And this past Friday morning, a small dog was found dead from gunshot wounds in the same neighborhood. <\/p>\n

\u201cSomeone trespassed onto private property with a loaded gun, and brutally executed a family pet,\u201d said Luhr. \u201cThis violent person is still on the loose, and these families are afraid for their safety and the safety of their pets.\u201d <\/p>\n

Numerous studies show that animal abusers are strongly linked to other types violent crimes. A 2001-2004 study by the Chicago Police Department “revealed a startling propensity for offenders charged with crimes against animals to commit other violent offenses toward human victims.” <\/p>\n

Information is still being sought on a person of interest who made threats against Pugua and other neighborhood dogs a day prior to the attack. He is described as a larger (6\u2019, 200-230 lbs) Chamorro man with tattoos and short black hair, last seen Wednesday between 4pm and 5pm in Yigo (near the Mayor\u2019s Office) pushing a stroller alongside a pregnant Chamorro woman (5\u20195\u201d, 150 lbs) with long black hair, and two children under the age of 3. <\/p>\n

Anyone with information about these violent crimes is urged to contact GPD, or the Guam Crime Stoppers by calling 477-HELP (4357), texting 486-HELP (4357), or visiting guam.crimestoppersweb.com. (PR)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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