NORFOLK -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering up to $2,500 for information that leads to the conviction of the person(s) responsible for beheading a goat in Chesapeake.
The animal, named Andy, disappeared from Fran and David Hoyt's yard earlier this week; on Wednesday, they found the animal's head next to the porch.
They don't know who did it or why.
Police are investigating.
Norfolk-based PETA hopes the reward will help the case.
"Animal abusers are cowards," says PETA Director Martin Mersereau. "They take their issues out on the most defenseless beings available to them. Area residents have good reason to be concerned. According to law enforcement agencies and leading mental health professionals, perpetrators of violent acts against animals are often repeat offenders who pose a serious threat to all animals—including humans."
