Suspect in Yuma animal cruelty case still not found

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A suspect has still not been found in a tragic animal cruelty case that happened earlier this year.

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“We still are looking for leads, any information will help whatsoever, but at this time we’re still waiting for someone to come forward with some information, somebody knows something, it’s just we need somebody to come forward," explains Sergeant Lori Franklin, Yuma Police Department Public Information Officer.

As the case goes unsolved it hits hard, especially this month.

“The month of April is animal cruelty awareness month, so here at the shelter the staff are wearing new t-shirts saying friends don’t hurt friends, and to stop animal cruelty," says Annette Lagunas, Humane Society of Yuma Executive Director.

The search continues for the suspect who shot a cat named midget leaving it with life threatening injuries until it finally had to be humanly euthanised.

"We didn’t find the suspect unfortunately, we have not found a suspect on that kitty yet," says Lagunas.

In January a cat returned home with severe injuries on its face.

Lagunas adds, “it was a kitty that was very much loved, by his dog friend and his human friend, and unfortunately was shot.”

The cat named Midget was taken to the veterinarian where it was determined the injuries were caused by a gunshot wound.

Yuma police say the cat was shot near the Yuma Golf and Country Club.

The cat had to be humanly euthanised.

“Animal cruelty is very very serious, it’s the beginning stages of people starting to abuse other people, so we really want to make sure we are stopping it as quick as we can," says Lagunas.

Midget’s owner and the Humane Society are still offering a $4,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of the person responsible.