$3,000 Reward Offered in Dog Shooting Case

The story of a mixed breed dog left for dead after being tied to railroad tracks and shot twice has tugged at the heartstrings of people all over Tampa Bay.

Named Cabela by the Tampa Police officers who rescued her Wednesday evening, the dog is recovering from two bullet wounds and surgery to help her mend.

Those responsible for Cabela’s conditions, however, remain on the lam.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay wants to change that. The organization has stepped forward to offer a $3,000 reward that leads to the identification and arrest of the person or people responsible.

Cabela was found about 100 feet north of Eskimo Drive Wednesday night after three separate calls came into the police department about shots fired around 5:30 p.m.

Anyone with information about who shot Cabela in the neck and above the right shoulder is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be submitted anonymous online at www.crimestopperstb.com, by texting CSTB plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES) or sending a mobile tip using the Tipsubmit Mobile application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads and Droids.

Photo courtesy of the Tampa Police Department

See Also:

Police Rescue Dog Shot Twice

Keep up with what’s happening around town and the state by signing up for your favorite Patch daily newsletter: Bloomingdale-Riverview, Bradenton, Brandon, Carrollwood-Northdale, Clearwater, Dunedin, East Lake, Gulfport, Land O’ Lakes, Largo, Lutz, New Port Richey, New Tampa, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Beaches, Safety Harbor, Sarasota, Seminole Heights, South Tampa-Hyde Park, St. Pete, Tarpon Springs, Temple Terrace, Westchase.