SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of animal cruelty and have increased a  reward from $500 to $1000 for information leading to those responsible for cutting a month-old puppy’s ear off  with a sharp object, according to Beauties and Beasts Animal Rescue in Wichita.

Doctors at Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita performed surgery on the puppy named Brooks after the animal rescue organization rapidly received donations to cover costs of the care. 

Anyone with information on the case should contact the Wichita Police animal cruelty investigator [email protected] or you can send a message to Beauties and Beasts Animal Rescue.