Are there any other agencys who deal with animal abuse in northern Vt. besides VSP and HS. Horrible abuse !?

This week my girls notified me that their dads dogs had been killed by a neighbor. He repeatedly pierced these dogs with a pitchfork until death occured. What kind of person could do this?I reported this to the local humane society and have not even got a call back. The state police are investigating but say they need the cooperation of the owner which is unlikely. I know how that sounds but you would have to know the area. They all live in a pretty much lawless area and take the law into their own hands. No one would report it because of fear of retaliation from the killer.All involved are well known to the police. It's not hard to see why I left my husband and the area 20 years ago is it? I want to see justice done. Any ideas?