Content note: mention of animal cruelty
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 7, 2017.
By Eleanor Skelton
Staff Writer
The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person who shot and killed a pet pony.
A treasured family pony affectionately known as “Chicken Nugget” was shot and killed sometime during the night of Tuesday, Nov. 7, or the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 8 on the family ranch on Private Road 2045 in Liberty County, Liberty County Sheriff’s Office Captain Ken DeFoor said in a news release.
The family’s small pet was found dead in the pasture with a gunshot to the head at about 10:30 a.m.
DeFoor said investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have any knowledge as to who may be responsible for the death of this small pony.
The Multi-County Crime Stoppers Organization, consisting of Montgomery, Liberty and San Jacinto counties, are offering a $1,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible for killing this family pet.
Anyone who has information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-STOP (7867) or the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 336-4500. The identity of any person calling in a tip will remain anonymous, DeFoor said.
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