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.
Two small severely neglected dogs in front of New London Animal Control. If you saw anything that night or recognize these dogs, please contact New London Animal Control at (860) 447-5231
Reward expires on 02/20/26
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Stolen female spayed bully. She was stolen 11/16 by three men driving a black SUV. They jumped a fence and took her right from a yard in the Hartford-Huntington / Sergeant Street area.
Anyone with any information should call Hartford Animal Shelter Partnered with Hartford Police Department at 860-757-4395.
Reward expires on 02/20/26
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A dead medium-sized male pit bull, French bulldog and Boston Terrier mix found in a duffle bag along a building on Sixth Street in Derby. Anyone with information should call Derby Police at 203-735-7811 or Shelton Animal Control at 203-924-2501.
Reward expires on 02/15/26
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A female pitbull. She was left in the rain and cold while in active labor. All 3 puppies died. Anyone with information should contact Waterbury Police Detectives at (203) 564-6941 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (203) 755-1234.
Reward expires on 02/11/26
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A 1-2-year-old Cane Corso in poor condition. Now named Dug, he was rescued near the Clem Lemire Recreational Complex Dugout in Newington. Dug was hit by a car and may require leg amputation.
Anyone with information about who may have dumped or owned this dog, please call Newington Animal Control at 860-666-8445.
Reward expires on 02/11/26
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Brindle pitbull tied to a fence on Fournier Street in New Haven on 10/13/25 during a Nor’easter rain event. Anyone with any information should call New Haven Animal Control 203-946-8110.
Reward expires on 01/12/26
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A black Shih Tzu and Chihuahua around September 23 in Barkhamsted. The dogs were seen running in the area of Route 318 Beach Rock Rd. and the Seville Dam. The Shih Tzu was captured and is safe. Unfortunately, we fear the worst for the Chihuahua. Anyone with any information should call Barkhamsted Animal Control at 860-978-1876.
Reward expires on 01/02/26
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Husky on Oct 1, 2025, along the walking trail behind John Toro field beyond the rainbow bridge. If you recognize this dog or know its owner, contact Torrington Regional Animal Control at 860-485-9165. Please leave a message in the general mailbox. Callers may remain anonymous; however, they would not be eligible for the reward.
Reward expires on 01/01/26
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Small dog in a crate on September 27, around 5 PM at the Buckland Hills Walmart parking lot. Anyone with information should call Manchester Animal Control at 860-645-5516.
Reward expires on 12/29/25
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For the abandonment and condition of this little female dog, thought to be from one of the “Haven” areas. Anyone with any information should call 203-915-4722 or email rescue@armyslegacy.org.
Reward expires on 12/16/25
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A $6,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for the abandonment and condition of the Rottweiler found on 8/25/25 in the Quail Run area of Bloomfield. Anyone with information should call Bloomfield, CT Animal Control at 860-242-5501, ext. 5450.
Reward expires on 11/27/25
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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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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.