Reward offered for Beagle info

Simone, a 32-pound Beagle mix, recently survived a harrowing ordeal.

A member of the city's graffiti clean-up crew found the brown dog with 13 stab wounds to the neck and torso. Simone had to go through two hours of surgery at the Animal Care and Services Department. After 23 staples and sutures later, Simone is recovering.

The sheriff's department is currently investigating this crime, which happened some time before 8:11 a.m. April 5 near the intersection of Red Hill Country Club Drive and Carnelian. Anyone with information should call the police station at (909) 477-2800 or 1 (800) 78-CRIME. The city is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator.

The Animal Care and Services Department is also accepting donations for Simone's care. Checks made out to the Community Foundation can be sent to The Animal Care and Adoption Center, PO Box 807, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-9963. Put "animal center" in the memo line.

Information: (909) 466-PETS