By Brittany Ford, Atlanta News First
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An animal rights group is offering a cash reward in a DeKalb County animal cruelty case.
Surveillance video from Redan Recreation Center in Lithonia on Sept. 13 shows the suspect dragging two dogs behind a car.
“We have to get this guy arrested and prosecuted immediately and as soon as possible,” said Sarita Raturi with Georgia Animal Rights and Protection.
The agency has partnered with Halo House for Dogs offering a $5,000 reward for information that will lead to an arrest.
“Research has proven that there is a direct link between such animal abuse and other crimes,” Raturi said. “Child abuse and senior abuse and domestic violence. It is connected to this kind of mentality.”
Authorities said one dog died in the incident.
The shelter said Laydon has made an amazing recovery and was adopted by a family recently.
Ratrui said they hope that someone will come forward in the case.
“We will not tolerate any cruelty towards animals,” she said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the DeKalb County Animal Enforcement tip line at (404) 294-2939 or the DeKalb County Police Department at (404) 294-2911.
Decaturish media partner Atlanta News First provided this story.