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MURRAY — The Humane Society of Utah is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of whoever threw a puppy out of a moving car.
On Friday, a 2-month-old long-haired Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix was thrown out of a vehicle near 3300 South and 300 West. The critically injured dog, who has since been named Malin, was found by a woman walking in the area and she took him to a nearby clinic. The puppy was treated by South Salt Lake Animal Services for two broken legs, two fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
Malin's story has since received extensive public attention, resulting in at least $10,000 in donations to help pay for medical expenses. The Humane Society now hopes a cash reward will lead to the arrest of the person/people responsible.
"We only hope this reward will help bring the perpetrators of this cruelty to justice," Humane Society advocacy director Rachel Heatley said in a statement.
Malin was expected to be placed in a foster home by Tuesday evening, where she will continue her recovery.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police at 801-840-4000.
