It just dawned on me that maybe the perps are doing this to rid the homes of guard dogs. Breakins and such.

That idea seems to be rising to the top of the list, after personal vendettas.

North Ambergris Neighborhood Watch is offering a $500.00 CASH Reward for information which leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the cruel act
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