Target: Scott Kolody, Commanding Officer of the Manitoba RCMP
Goal: Find and punish children accused of throwing a dog into a fire.
Police are looking for the people responsible for throwing a dog into a fire pit, causing severe burns. According to Katie Powell, founder of Save a Dog Network Canada, a group of children took the dog, an 8-month-old puppy named Polo, and threw him into a fire pit in Red Sucker Lake First Nation, Manitoba. She went on to say that Polo “came home with smoke bubbling from his nose. He had second degree burns on anything that wasn’t covered in fur.”
The poor dog had patches of fur missing as well as some blisters. Some of the dog’s fur melted into his skin, causing lesions. His nose, paws, mouth, and other areas were raw and severely damaged, and his eyes were left with ulcers from smoke damage. Investigators say that the pup’s fur saved his life — if he had a shorter coat, he would have died.
Fortunately, he survived the ordeal and is now recovering at the Tuxedo Animal Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. RCMP are currently investigating, but have not made any arrests. Rights group PETA is offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who comes forward with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible.
This act was blatantly cruel and could have resulted in the death of this innocent animal. Because of this cruelty, Polo will suffer for a long time, and may have lifelong disabilities. Sign the petition below to demand that the people responsible for this horrendous act are punished to the fullest extent of the law.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Mr. Kolody,
A dog was recently thrown into a fire pit, allegedly by a group of children. The dog suffered severe burns to his entire body, particularly his eyes, nose, mouth, paws, and testicles. Investigators say that he would have died if he had a short coat — his fur protected him from a lot of damage but also melted into his skin, causing lesions.
This horrendous act caused extreme suffering to an innocent animal, and could even result in disability or chronic pain for the rest of Polo’s life. We, the undersigned, ask that you work hard to find and punish the people responsible for this heartless act of cruelty.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Katie Powell
Where were the parents of these horrible children? Where were the owners of the little puppy who was left alone , leaving him open to the abuse he received?
Parents and the children, when they are discovered, MUST be exposed, embarrassed, put on Television as a human interest in animal cruelty and the destruction of a morale society. Additionally, the parents need to be on an international internet support Watchlist of Animal Abusers. This is severely heinous action, it is like an infection that if not snuffed out, it will destroy the society. Also, it is fearful that if these persons are not discovered and punished, social deviants, stemming from children acting out will develop. Big and more severe acts of cruelty to come. Domestic abuse, child abuse, rape, pedophilia.. and more. So very, very sad. Good good persons who are saving this puppy.
find these brats and put them away what kind of people allow their children to even think of doing such a thing the poor baby The police need to find them because they’ll do it again maybe even to a child next who knows
If they know it’s kids then someone saw something. Then How do they not know who did it. Doesn’t make sense.
Many of the world’s most heinous violent criminals got their start torturing or killing animals!!!
I was thinking the same thing myself. How pitifully cruel.
Who ever did this terrible crime needs to be found and punished. If they were children they need counseling before they turn to another child who they may not like. They are serial killers in the making. Please find them soon. Someone out there knows who this innocent puppy belonged to. They need serious charges.
Serial killers in training!!!
All those kids should be thrown into a big fire just like they did to that poor sweet dog. See what it feels like. Since that won’t happen, charge them as adults and all go to jail for a minimum of 5 years. And each kid (their family) fined $100,000 and never be allowed to ever own any animal for the rest of their lives. Not even a fish.
This is the sickest story I’ve ever heard, and I’ve heard a lot.. I rescue my dogs from Cane Corso Rescue, and this story about Polo, makes me feel sick.. I hope these kids are found and charged as adults… Absolutely sickening what they did..
Those mean teenagers should have same thing done to them that they did to the dog.throw guys in fire pit too
How cruel these kids need to be punished and taught animal abuse is wtong.It is not right. No one deserves to be abused. Justice for animals. I love animals and don’t want them hurt, tortured, or killed nor do they need to be used for selfish and ugly reasons.
Sick and tired of this bkatatant cruelty from theses children.They need to be treated as adults.Chikdren that do theses horrific acts to animals have no feelings for theses precious animals.They will become serial killers.Statustically serial start out hurting and studding and worst of all killing animals.They need to be held accountable so they don’t continue theses Evil feed.Thank you Lord that precious puppy survived.No patience for this cruel act regardless of their age.They are okd enough to know right from wrong .When they are found the parents need to be held responsible.Thanks for all you are doing!Please keep me updated!
Our these really our children? What will they do as adults if they are not held accountable by parents or laws. All life is precious.
Children or not they need a severe punishment. They can not have a heart and do such horrible things. There parents raised monsters.
Seriously, it’s been a year and nothing has been done? How many more animals have been harmed by these kids since then that we do not know about? They could find them if they wanted to!
They should come with a 10 year prison sentence this is the only way to stop these cycl they should come with a 10 year prison sentence this is the only way to stop these psychos. This breaks my soul
Sick bastards. Punishment should be swift and severe. Very severe.
Its niggers or mexicans guaranteed!! those people are savages..
Soo RUDE…! WTF does racism have to do with this?
First — Thank you to the Rescuers for your great work in saving Polo’s life — Second, ensure he gets a good, responsible, loving home — Next, CRIMES AGAINST ANIMALS MUST BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY–Throw the little monsters in jail -We must ensure they stay away from animals FOREVER-the depraved indifference & abuse inflicted on this vulnerable doggy is telling of unconscionable, unbalanced, sadistic & hateful, immoral humans (whether they”re “kids” or not)-PUNISHMENTS & PENALTIES MUST BE SEVERE -We do NOT want repeats of these crimes- EVER!