The reward for information on a dog found in a backpack in Miller Place is increasing as the Suffolk SPCA is making the case a top priority.
They’re now offering $4,000 for information on the French or English bulldog, six months to a year old, whose severely emaciated remains were found in the woods on November 14th, 2024 off Miller Place-Yaphank Road, north of Whiskey Road.
Detectives with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are actively canvassing the area for witnesses or information related to what they’re calling a “heinous act of animal cruelty.” Anyone with information is urged to contact the SPCA at 631-382-7722.
“Animal cruelty will not be tolerated in Suffolk County,” stated Society Chief Roy Gross. “If you witness any act of animal cruelty or neglect, please report it immediately to the Suffolk County SPCA. Together, we can ensure justice for these innocent animals.”
The reward increase comes on the heels of an announcement by Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney that his office has joined forces with the Suffolk Police in Operation Bloodhound, an aggressive effort to stop animal cruelty. His office’s Biological, Environmental, and Animal Safety Team (BEAST) has made significant arrests in recent animal abuse cases and is redoubling its efforts as Tierney emphasizes his commitment to animal safety.