$5,000 reward offered in case of dog thrown from car

SOUTH SALT LAKE — A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the person responsible for throwing a dog from their car in South Salt Lake less than a week ago.

The shelter named her Malin because it means “warrior” or “strong, little warrior.”

The dog, named Malin, sustained multiple injuries including two broken legs, two fractured ribs, and a punctured lung. Some injuries required surgery, and the expected cost was over $10,000 to help Malin.

Thanks to donors from around the country, that goal was met by Monday.

Now, the Humane Society of Utah is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction in Malin’s case.

According to Kevin Hansen of the South Salt Lake Animal Services, a bystander saw a 2-month-old puppy thrown from a moving car at 3300 S 300 W on Friday, May 13, 2022.

“South Salt Lake Animal Services handled Malin’s injuries with urgency and deep compassion, ensuring Malin received the treatment she needed,” Rachel Heatley, The Humane Society of Utah’s advocacy director said. “We only hope this reward will help bring the perpetrators of this cruelty to justice.”

The release from the Humane Society states, “Malin is currently in the care of South Salt Lake Animal Services and will be brought into a foster home to help her heal this evening. The Humane Society of Utah is grateful for the tireless efforts of animal control officers in helping animals like Malin and caring for animals in our community. ”

Anyone with information regarding who injured Malin to contact the South Salt Lake Animal Service’s Office dispatch at 801-840-4000. Any tipster can choose to remain anonymous.