Reward for information about shot dog
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BOISE, Idaho - Popeye the pug was shot and killed on January 2nd. Unfortunately Popeye's owners tell us that the police haven't gotten any information about who shot Popeye. But the Engebrechts are still holding out hope and the reward is their last ditch effort.
Thanks to help from the community, there is now a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever shot the pug. This is on top of a $1,000 reward from Crime Stoppers.
"At this point we just want folks to know that there is a reward available. We're hoping that it just encourages somebody to say something," said Denise Engebrecht.
Engebrecht says she's amazed by the support her family has gotten from the community.
"We've had cards and flowers come in from people we don't even know. It's been such a blessing. Everyone of course is upset and this is obviously a dog loving community cause they have just been outpouring their love on us. It's been great," said Engebrecht.
Popeye was shot between 6:15 and 6:45 pm on Gekkler lane near Ridgefield in Southeast Boise. The Engebrechts are hoping that someone saw or heard something.
Tuesday the Engebrechts along with some friends knocked on neighbors doors and handed out fliers.
"It's important that the neighbors know that something like this happened, it's important that we find this person. We can't have people blowing off firearms in the neighborhood, it's just not safe. And it's important that we find this person and they are caught," said Engebrecht.
If you have information about who shot popeye call Crime Stoppers at 343-COPS.
Thanks to help from the community, there is now a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever shot the pug. This is on top of a $1,000 reward from Crime Stoppers.
"At this point we just want folks to know that there is a reward available. We're hoping that it just encourages somebody to say something," said Denise Engebrecht.
Engebrecht says she's amazed by the support her family has gotten from the community.
"We've had cards and flowers come in from people we don't even know. It's been such a blessing. Everyone of course is upset and this is obviously a dog loving community cause they have just been outpouring their love on us. It's been great," said Engebrecht.
Popeye was shot between 6:15 and 6:45 pm on Gekkler lane near Ridgefield in Southeast Boise. The Engebrechts are hoping that someone saw or heard something.
Tuesday the Engebrechts along with some friends knocked on neighbors doors and handed out fliers.
"It's important that the neighbors know that something like this happened, it's important that we find this person. We can't have people blowing off firearms in the neighborhood, it's just not safe. And it's important that we find this person and they are caught," said Engebrecht.
If you have information about who shot popeye call Crime Stoppers at 343-COPS.
There is little mention about the PITBULL at the residence.   What is the reason?
Meet for lunch?
@Ponder Your a puke! Need to shut your piehole! Maybe someone should shut it for you. You are not worthy of any recognition - let alone a response. markandneesee have extended you way more grace than you deserve. I'm not nearly as tolerant.
@Ponder What is your problem with our sweet Staffordshire Terrier? And how in the world does it relate to this story? You are so misinformed. She recently had surgery on her leg and my husband was trying to calm her as he walked in the door. She and Popeye get very happy when we come home. In an attempt to keep her calm so she wouldn't hurt herself, Popeye walked out the door for a sniff (very typical) only I went back to cooking and he assumed Popeye went with me into the kitchen.  He shut the door and we hadn't realized he was outside. It was a MISTAKE and we feel horrible about it. Have you never made a mistake?  It has been an awful situation. Within 1/2 hour he was shot by someone and it hurts a lot. For you to try to make this about our other dog who misses and loved him so much is ridiculous. I am trying to understand why you would bother raising this type of concern? Certainly you cannot be that ignorant, there is plenty of information about our story and there are photos and videos showing how loved BOTH of our dogs are//were so please get your facts together.  I hope whenever you face something difficult like this nobody treats you with disrespect and that people come along side you like the rest of this community has for us. I see you are commenting on this story on other news sources too Mr. Ponder, please learn something from this and be nicer.Â