Rewards Currently Being Offered
As part of our mission, Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates offers monetary rewards for information leading to the positive identification of the person(s) responsible for the abandonment/cruelty of the following animals.
Desmonds Army is offering a
$5,000 REWARD
(unless otherwise noted)
for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the
person(s) responsible for the abandonment/condition of each
of the following animals.
A medium-sized white dog known as Gabrielle. Gabrielle was found at Stonybrook Field, nearly starved to death, and was subsequently euthanized. Anyone with info should contact Stratford Animal Control at 203-385-4068 or email acos@townofstratford.org. Outreach to Pets in Need has pledged an additional $3,000 and an anonymous donor of $1,000 for a total of $9,000.00
Reward expires on 1/3/25
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A gray/white Staffordshire Terrier that had been severely malnourished was found deceased at the Hillside Cemetary. Naugatuck Animal Control would like anyone with information about the person(s) responsible for this to contact them at NaugatuckAnimalControl@gmail.com or call 203.729.4324 or our confidential tip line at 203-720-1010.
Reward expires on 1/1/25
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A brown male King Charles Cavalier at Beachland Park in West Hartford on 9/25/24. Anyone with any information should call West Hartford Animal Control/ West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203
Reward expires on 12/25/24
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A 7-8 week old sick female kitten in a box on East Main Street/Rte 1 near Planet Fitness in Branford on 9/25/24. Any one with any information should call Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter at 203-315-4125.
Reward expires on 12/25/24
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A male brown and white and black pit mix left at Bristol Animal Control on the morning of Thursday, 9/19/24. Anyone with any information should call Bristol Animal Control at 860-309-5111.
Reward expires on 12/22/24
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Churro, a male brown and white Cavapoo. Churro disappeared from the area of Viola Dr and the Airline Trail on 9/19/24 in East Hampton Ct. If you know something. Say something! Please contact East Hampton ACO 860 873-5044 with any info.
Reward expires on 12/19/24
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A male Husky mix found in Edgewood Park, New Haven, on 9/4/24. Anyone with any information should contact the New Haven Animal Shelter at 203-946-8110 and refer to "Sampson" (real name: Kenobi).​
Reward expires on 3/4/25
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A young female, white and tan dog on August 29th in the area of 186 Smith Drive in East Hartford. She was humanely euthanized. Anyone with any information should email animalcontrolofficersemail@easthartfordct.gov or call East Hartford Officers at 860-291-7572 or email All calls can remain confidential.
Reward expires on 2/27/25
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A young (approx. 5 months old) male German Shepherd was tied to a guard rail on route 8 southbound by exit 25 - Beacon Falls on Sunday Night, August 11, 2024. Anyone with any information should call Woodbridge Regional Animal Control 203-389-5991.
Reward expires on 2/11/25
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A older male German Shepherd left at the Wallingford dog park on Tues 8/13/24. Anyone with information should please call Wallingford Animal Control at (203) 294-2180.
Reward expires on 2/11/25
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Ember, a young female pit mix found in emaciated condition (so weak she could barely walk) on 8/6/24 in Stratford. Anyone with any information should call Stratford Animal Control 203-385-4068 or email Acos@townofstratford.com, Stratford Animal Rescue Society.
Reward expires on 2/5/25
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A young female pit mix dog found burned and malnourished. Her condition was so bad euthanasia was the only humane option.
Anyone with any information should call Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control 203-576-7727.
Reward expires on 1/21/25
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A young female, Lhasa Apso, thrown out of a car window on 7/23/24 at approximately 4:00 PM on Rt 44 near PETCO and Puerto Vallarta. She suffered broken hips. Anyone with any information should call Avon Police Department, Connecticut 860-409-4200 or Town of Avon Animal Control, CT 860-623-0297
Reward expires on 1/20/25
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An approximately 1 yr old, intact, male, terrier mix found in the woods near the intersection of Rt 44 and Sterling Dr, Canton, on the Farmington River side. He was left in a crate with some food, from which he escaped. He was unfortunately hit by a car crossing Rt 44. Please call Officer Meskun at Canton PD 860-960-6600 or 860-693-0221Burlington & Canton Animal Control
Reward expires on 1/14/25
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One white and one grey and white pit type dogs in the left in the pouring rain near 29 Cottage St.. Manchester CT. Anyone with any Information is asked to call Manchester, CT Animal Control at 860-645-8556.
Reward expires on 1/19/25
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The safe return of the female hound mix (missing from Fern Hollow / Wells Road area on 5/21/24) and the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for her theft!! Anyone with any information, please call Granby Police Department at 860-844-5335 ext 5513.
Reward expires on 12/30/24
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A senior female pitX at West Lake Nature Center in Hamden on 6/23/24. Anyone with any information should call Hamden Animal Control at 203-230-4080.
Reward expires on 12/21/24
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Six cats/kittens at Fairchild Park in Naugatuck. Perpetrator was driving a dark grey older jeep with tinted windows. Any one with information should call Naugatuck Animal Control at 203-729-5222 or email Naugatuckanimalcontrol@gmail.com
Reward expires on 12/21/24
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A black & white pitbull type dog found off Great Hill Road, Naugatuck by Schildgen Pond. Anyone with information is asked to call Naugatuck Animal Control - 203-729-4324 and reference Case #24-12897
Reward expires on 12/7/24
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A boxer mix described as an intact male, tan/white, med sized. The dog was located by Ledyard Animal Control in April in the area of 480 Shewville Road. No collar or microchip. Due to several major health issues, he was humanely euthanized. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Greg McDonald at (860) 464-6400, reference Case Number 24-265-OF.
Reward expires on 11/21/24
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"Samantha", a German Shepherd found tied to a tree at Willow Creek Horse Farm in Southbury. Anyone with information should call Southbury Animal Control at (203) 262-0613
Reward expires on 11/14/24
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“Patriot”, a Maltese type dog found at Supply Pond in Branford on 5/4/24. Anyone with any information should call Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter at (203) 315-4125 .
Reward expires on 11/1/24
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A male black and white pitbull to a tree by the collar marked “Kobe”. Found in South Windsor CT on 4/23/24.
Anyone with any information should contact CSO Curtis with Tyler Regional Animal Care Shelter - Tracs at (860)648-6239 .
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Reward expires on 10/20/24
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A mamma dog (still lactating) found near the intersection of Spindle Hill and Mad River roads on the night of 4/16/24, Anyone with any information should call Wolcott Dog Pound 203-879-7620 or Wolcott Police Department 203-879-1414.
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Reward expires on 10/15/24
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Information About Reward Offerings
When offering a reward, we must work with the municipality and gain their acceptance before making the offer publicly. The municipality is responsible for conducting the investigation, and the reward is added to encourage tipsters to come forward. However, the tipster must contact the authorities to process, investigate, and validate the information as part of the validation process for any reward. This process ensures that only credible information is considered for rewards and eliminates the possibility of individuals making false claims for financial gain.
Rewards must always go through the proper channels, and there are many reasons why they may or may not be accepted. Sometimes, an investigation may have already uncovered important information, or the location of the abandoned animal may be too remote to justify offering a reward. Ultimately, the decision to accept a reward is made behind the scenes and follows a thorough and fair process. Rewards expire six months from the initial offer date.
Sometimes, offering a reward can serve as a useful publicity tool to spread the word about a particular case. However, it's not always the reward that motivates good samaritans to do the right thing; many times, people want to help without any expectation of compensation. They may not have known about the abuse without the reward being publicized.
The current situation is overwhelming for all of us, especially for ACOs and shelters, who tirelessly deal with abandonment and cruelty. We recognize and appreciate the efforts of all the ACOs who are working closely with DA to make a difference.