Reward grows in search for Chesco dogs' killer

The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever shot two pet short-haired pointers in Chester County has increased from $500 to $11,000, Rich Britton, spokesman for the Chester County SPCA, said yesterday evening.

The dogs - a 1 1/2-year-old German shorthaired pointer named Emma and a 2-year-old mix of the same breed called Luna - had been reported missing Sunday morning from a farm in Pocopson Township. They were found that afternoon, shot "between the eyes at close range" and placed tail to tail, about six miles away in Pennsbury Township, Britton said. A necropsy performed yesterday revealed bullet fragments; the type of gun has not been confirmed, Britton said.

Anyone interested in contributing to the reward fund may call the Chester County SPCA at 610-692-6113, Ext. 215. Checks made out to CCSPCA can be mailed to the agency at 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, Pa. 19380. - Kathleen Brady Shea