Imagine losing your beloved dog in an area known for its dog fighting epidemic, an area plagued by regular discoveries of dead animals dumped on the train tracks. That should give you some sense of the fear that has been resonating with Earnheart's owner after his 12 year old Lab/Pit mix went missing from his yard in broad daylight.
Earnheart was last seen on May 19, 2012. While outside on a potty break, he either escaped or was stolen from his yard at F & Tioga Streets in Philadelphia.
Earnheart was rescued years ago from an abusive situation in North Carolina. Since then, he has traveled across the U.S. with his owner, who eventually settled down in a rough section of Philadelphia bordering the Juniata and Kensington neighborhoods. This neighborhood has been in the news frequently for animal-related crimes. First, there was the home just blocks away that was raided by Humane Law Enforcement, where officers found 12 scarred and wounded Pit Bulls who had obviously been used for animal fighting. Next, there was the string of cockfighting related arrests just a few blocks west of where Earnheart called home. Later, it was discovered that the train tracks around the corner were being used as a dumping ground for dogs and roosters presumably killed in animal fights.
While searching for Earnheart, his owner has made several gruesome discoveries, from dead dogs in trash bags to mutilated roosters strewn across the ground. However, he has yet to find Earnheart. Earnheart's owner has pledged a $1000 reward for the return of his pup, which is to be paid out in addition to the money that is currently being raised through Earnheart's online "
Fundrazr". Despite this large reward, there have been no leads.
While investigating the
dead animals on the train tracks in the same area where Earnheart went missing from, Whispering Woods Animal Rescue founder Tammy Woods had the opportunity to speak with Earnheart's owner. She immediately offered her assistance, and W.W.A.R. has since been working on spreading the word about this missing pup. Due to the large amount of reward money being offered, another local group by the name of Justice Rescue has set up a trust where the growing reward can remain safe and untouched. Justice Rescue has designed missing posters which were distributed last week in the area where Earnheart went missing from. Justice Rescue is also taking phone tips and will personally disperse the $1000+ reward for Earnheart and/or information leading to the safe return of Earnheart- NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Anyone with information is asked to call Justice Rescue at
215-942-6363. You may also reach them via e-mail at
info@justice-rescue.com.
