Dog found raped, hanged from a tree

A dog was found raped, murdered and hanged from

a tree after a sick attack.

The animal had been ‘severely sexually assaulted’ and

suffocated before it was left in the branches where a

mountain biker found it last Monday in Washington

state, USA.

Now a $5,000 reward has been offered for anyone

with information about who did this.

In an appeal, animal protection organisation the

Humane Society of the United States said: ‘The

perpetrators asphyxiated the dog by hanging her

from a branch with her feet barely touching the

ground.

‘Evidence suggested she was severely sexually

assaulted while being restrained.’

They put up the reward, which is twice as large as

they would normally offer thanks to a donation from

a board member, saying the link between animal and

human cruelty is well documented.

Dan Paul, Washington state director for The HSUS

said: ‘This is a truly horrific situation in all aspects. To

think about the suffering this dog experienced in her

final moments, as well as knowing there’s an

individual or individuals in our state who would

perpetrate this type of abuse, is sickening.

‘We are hopeful this reward will bring someone

forward with information about this despicable

crime.’