By: Sally MacDonald Crime Stoppers has a new plan to put a dent in a crime that law enforcement says is increasing in Harris County. On Wednesday they announced the second annual animal cruelty and anti-dog fighting campaign. Investigators are targeting a quarter mile area east of U.S. 59 off of West Little York known as the "Corridor of Cruelty." It's one of the saddest locations in all of Houston that's been frustrating officers and animal lovers for more than a year. People come there to dump unwanted animals. "It is a crime to dump live animals," said Belinda Smith, Harris County Assistant District Attorney. "It's heartbreaking to drive the streets of the corridor and watch broken spirited and broken bodied animals dart in and out of the woods scrounging for food, safety and shelter," said Deborah Hoffman, Corridor Rescue, Inc. No one has ever been arrested. Now a cooperative effort is finally taking shape to target the cruelty giving officers and volunteers hope. "We're going to be committing several undercover officers and plain clothes detectives to work these cases," said Major Mike Wong, Harris County Sheriff's Office. Investigators hope to identify the people who are tossing animals. "If you have any information, no matter how small you think it is, please call today," said Katherine Cabaniss, Crime Stoppers. SNAP, a non profit spay and neuter group, along with Corridor Rescue, Inc. have tried to be the agents of change. One hundred and fifty animals have been relocated, but more abused and neglected dogs seem to arrive daily. "Enough is enough in the corridor. Change for the better must happen," said Hoffman. The number to call if you have information is: 713.222.8477

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