Reward Offered For Info About German Shepherd's Death

GALLATIN, NY — A reward is being offered for information about the death of a German shepherd dog in the Town of Gallatin. According to the state police, the New York State Humane Association, which is headquartered in Kingston, is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for fatally shooting and disposing of the dog.

The body of the approximately 2-year-old animal, who was named Duke, was found Sunday near the shoulder of Silvernails Road by a resident and reported to the dog warden officer.

The officer called the state police after seeing a bullet wound on the dog.

The animal's owners live about 6 miles south of the location where the body was discovered. The dog was known to run from the residence, police said.

If anyone has information about this incident, they should call Investigator Melilli of the New York State Police at 845-677-7379.

Refer to case No. 9410146.

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