A couple in Chesco, PA need your help to find the person responsible for shooting and killing their dogs. A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator.

Here are the details from The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The two beloved family pets- a 1 1/2-year-old German short-haired pointer named Emma and a 2-year-old mix of the same breed called Luna – had gone missing Sunday morning from a farm in Pocopson Township. That same afternoon they were found shot between the eyes approximately six miles away.

Watch the report from 6 ABC Action News .

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Rich Britton, spokesman for the Chester County SPCA, said the reward has grown from $500 to $11,000. Anyone interested in contributing to the reward fund may call the Chester County SPCA at 610-692-6113, Ext. 215. Checks made out to CCSPCA can be mailed to the agency at 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, Pa. 19380.

What a sad story, hopefully with the now sizable reward someone will be ‘motivated’ to turn in whoever committed this horrific crime.

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This week’s Dog Of The Week is Flicka, who went from throwaway dog to beloved family member.

Flicka was a throwaway, abused pup; only twelve hours from death when his furever family rescued him. Flicka is a Top Advisor for the Pawsome Pages Group and helps lots of Dogsters decorate their Pet Pages. Flicka is always one of the first pups to offer support to Dogsters in need. He loves to play ball and play in the water. Flicka’s account holder just became an American Citizen in August!

On March 1st Flicka turned three.  His mom wrote a lovely diary entry that I’d like to share with everyone.

Today is my Beautiful Boys 3rd Birthday. He was not supposed to see this day… he was a throwaway abused pup … 12 hrs from death. Read the rest of this entry »

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In late February an Ozark County breeder set fire to his kennel.  River Valley Kennel, owned by Michael VanderWall, had been under investigation since September. At that time he signed over 50 dogs because he couldn’t meet the licensing requirements. He was given until January 31st to get the proper licensing and pass inspection.

VanderWall continued to operate without a license and on February 24th, after setting the dogs loose, he (allegedly) set fire to the buildings on his property. He was said to be distraught over the recent separation from his wife, financial issues, and the possibility of losing his animals.

Dogs that Rold said were classified as “critical” are being moved today, including injured dogs or mothers and puppies. The Central Missouri Humane Society is taking 14 dogs, including bull terriers, boxers, German shorthaired pointers and two English springer spaniel mothers with seven puppies younger than 2 weeks, Rold said.

The Kansas City-based English Springer Rescue of America will take as many as 50 dogs, Rold said, and other cooperating rescue organizations will take others.

The breeder specialized in English springer spaniels and German short-hair pointers, Rold said. A Web site advertising the River Valley Kennel and Ranch in Gainesville specializing in those breeds identified the breeder as Michael VanderWall.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary has also stepped in and is working with the Missouri Department of Agriculture to help place the dogs in rescue groups. If you would like to help the Missouri 75, visit the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America and/or Midwest PAWS to find out how to make a donation or foster.

The owner of River Valley Kennels is currently incarcerated in MO, facing felony arson charges. Additional charges may follow.

*Photo courtesy Michelle Salyers/ GSP Rescue

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