$5K Reward Offered For Help Finding Man Seen Abusing Dog In Video

LONG BEACH, CA — PETA is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man caught on camera kicking and body-shaming a dog in Long Beach on Monday

"This dog will be in danger as long as he or she remains in this abuser's clutches, and PETA urges anyone who recognizes the man in this video to come forward immediately—it could save this dog's life," PETA Senior Vice President Colleen O'Brien said in a statement

The violent attack happened around 5:36 a.m. in the 200 block of East 12th Street. In the graphic video captured on a nearby security camera, a man walks into the frame with the slack dog hanging over his shoulder. Only after he slams it to the ground does the dog appear alive, offering slight resistance before the man kicks it and continues on, hanging the dog over his shoulder again by the leash as he walks away.

“This dog was violently attacked—and who knows what other abuse has not been caught on camera,” added PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange in a statement Monday.

The suspect has yet to be identified, according to PETA, which is also seeking information on the dog's whereabouts. The animal rights non-profit believes the dog's life is still in danger and that it likely needs urgent veterinary care.

Police in a statement Monday said they were aware of the video and were investigating.

"Animal abuse is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our community," The LBPD said in a statement on X. "The investigation is ongoing, and we encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to contact non-emergency dispatch at 562-435-6711."