Reward offered for information on Christmas night puppy shooting in Kathleen

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after nine 5-month-old puppies were reportedly placed in a kennel and shot in Kathleen on Christmas night.

January 21, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after nine 5-month-old puppies were reportedly placed in a kennel and shot in Kathleen on Christmas night.

According to a flyer shared by the sheriff’s office on Facebook, only one puppy survived.

“By some miracle, he was completely uninjured physically,” the flyer stated.

A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. The flyer urges anyone with information to come forward. Tips will remain anonymous.

Anyone with information is encouraged is asked to call (478) 550-4859. Donations for the surviving puppy, Brody, can be made at www.pawsinmidga.com to assist with his recovery.