'Monsters are real': $2500 reward for information on suspect that shot dog left to die in dumpster

Karma is a young pitbull that was found in a Northwest apartment complex dumpster with a gunshot wound to her head earlier this month. Volunteers with a Chance to Bloom Dog Rescue said she is on the mend, but they are determined to find the person responsible for her injuries. The organization is offering a $2,500 cash reward for information leading to an arrest. less Karma is a young pitbull that was found in a Northwest apartment complex dumpster with a gunshot wound to her head earlier this month. Volunteers with a Chance to Bloom Dog Rescue said she is on the mend, but ... more Photo: Courtesy A Chance To Bloom Dog Rescue Photo: Courtesy A Chance To Bloom Dog Rescue Image 1 of / 42 Caption Close 'Monsters are real': $2500 reward for information on suspect that shot dog left to die in dumpster 1 / 42 Back to Gallery

When Karma the dog was found hidden underneath trash in a Cypress area dumpster Feb. 9, she had a gunshot wound to her head and was bleeding to death. Thanks to volunteers at A Chance to Bloom Dog Rescue, Karma has undergone weeks of medical treatments and is on the mend, but the person who put her in that dumpster is still free.

"Monsters are real... There are strong correlations between intentional cruelty to animals and violent crimes against people," A Chance to Bloom Dog Rescue stated in a Facebook post and update on Karma. "Cases of animal abuse are not tracked by state or federal agencies, unlike violent crimes against people. The person who committed this heinous act is a sociopath and we need your help to find them."

The organization is offering a $2,500 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for Karma's injuries.

Karma's medical treatment cost the organization thousands of dollars. When she was found in the dumpster surrounded by pizza boxes and old carpets, volunteers said Karma was in shock and could barely move.

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"An angel was watching over this dog," volunteers said. "There is simply no other logical explanation of how she survived."

A CT scan by Texas A&M vets confirmed Karma was shot in the head, the bullet grazed the front part of her brain before exiting the other side of her head. According to the organization, Karma suffered neurological issues and blindness; her eyesight from her left eye is permanently lost.

Volunteers said Karma has a good prognosis and has started physical therapy. Her long road to recovery is only the start of the organization's mission to help her, though. Karma's injuries and abuse is being investigated and tracked by the Texas A&M vets to help "build a case so that the Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce may pursue charges."

"Karma's microchip was seen in x-rays, but is completely unreadable," volunteers said. "Multiple people have reached out claiming to be Karma's owners and law enforcement is following up on all possible leads with the apartment complex and any witnesses in the area."

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The community has shown an outpouring of support for Karma, with donations totaling $15,000, volunteers said. Anyone with information on what happened to Karma is urged to contact the rescue organization or the Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce by calling 832-927-PAWS(7297).

"This world is a dangerous place, and not because evil people exist, but because of those who stand by and do nothing," volunteers said. "Speak up, we're all listening."

To donate to Karma's medical funds or the organization, visit PayPal.me/AChanceToBloom. To report cases of animal cruelty, click here.

Rebecca Hennes covers community news. Read her on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com. | rebecca.hennes@chron.com | Text CHRON to 77453 to receive breaking news alerts by text message

