Reward offered after litter of puppies intentionally burned to death

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A $5,000 reward has been offered after a litter of puppies were intentionally burned to death, officials say. Seven puppies died at the scene in the “intentional burning”, according to a news release from the Humane Society of the United States, which is offering the reward. open image in gallery The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $5,000 reward following the death of 13 puppies who officials said were “intentionally burned” “It’s heartbreaking to even imagine what horrendous torture these puppies went through at only eight days old,” state director of the Humane Society, Todd Blevins, said. We hope our reward helps find the perpetrator of this despicable act.” Lieutenant Jai Hamilton with Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control told the humane society that she plans to file thirteen felony counts of animal cruelty in the first-degree against the people responsible.