Reward for pet killer raised

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) -- An animal rights group and Crimestoppers have teamed up to nab a cruel killer.

PETA is offering a $3,500 reward to catch whoever is responsible for viciously killing a family's pet Monday.

The homeowners found their 2-year-old terrier mix Issa violently stabbed in their yard in Southwest Miami-Dade.

Cruel messages were also scribbled on a door in their backyard and their front door.

If you have any information on this violent murder, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward.

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