Donkeys Shot With Arrows, Reward Offered
MORENO VALLEY (CNS) – At least six donkeys have been shot with arrows recently in Moreno Valley, and a local wild animal sanctuary is asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect.
Workers at DonkeyLand, along with help from Moreno Valley Animal Services and the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, were able to capture an injured 2-year-old female wild donkey from a herd off Pigeon Pass Road on Thursday, the group said. She was the sixth donkey recently shot with an arrow, according to the sanctuary’s Facebook post.
Thanks to help from animal activists, DonkeyLand is offering a $24,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting the animals.
The rescued donkey was named “Cupid” by the sanctuary and was admitted to the SoCal Equine vet in Norco.
The arrow was lodged within her thoracic region, according to DonkeyLand. Cupid required sedation to safely remove the arrow body, but the tip of the arrow was scheduled to be removed Monday during a second surgery.
According to DonkeyLand, the arrow passed through a small portion of Cupid’s right lung and is very close to puncturing her left lung. Officials said it’s very painful for Cupid as the arrow is scraping against the underside of her shoulder blade every time she moves.
A chip of bone dislodged from the arrow is also endangering her left lung, according to DonkeyLand, but Cupid is receiving powerful antibiotics to help with infection and pain medication to keep her comfortable and calm.
DonkeyLand is accepting donations toward Cupid’s medical expenses, which can be made by visiting donkeyland.org/. Those wishing to donate toward the reward were encouraged to message the sanctuary through Facebook.
Any information about the suspect should be reported to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Moreno Valley station at 951-955-2400 or the Department of Animal Services at 951-358-7387.
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