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By James Peters

Dog Dragged

Charges recommended after dog dragged behind vehicle in Merritt: BC SPCA

Oct 17, 2024 | 11:41 AM

MERRITT, B.C. — The BC SPCA says it has seized a dog after it was dragged behind a vehicle in Merritt.

In a news release issued Thursday (Oct. 17), the BC SPCA’s Eileen Drever says the young collie mix was tethered to a vehicle and dragged about 200 metres.

“He has abrasions to his front and back paw pads and hocks, (the joint between the dog’s hind leg and foot) and his nails were shredded,” said Drever. “He is also under weight with a body score of two out of nine, which is very thin.”

The dog was taken to a veterinary clinic in Kamloops for assessment and treatment. Drever says the dog — named Sunny by BC SPCA staffers — is recovering at the animal centre in Kamloops and it is not known if he will be put up for adoption.

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Drever says the agency will recommend charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Find more information here.

Image Credit: BC SPCA

Image Credit: BC SPCA

Image Credit: BC SPCA

Image Credit: BC SPCA

Image Credit: BC SPCA