Dog dragged for six miles behind Porsche
Police in Sussex, England, are investigating the death of beagle-collie mix who was dragged behind a Porsche — for up to six miles, and at speeds approaching 70 miles per hour.
A police source told the Telegraph that detectives are looking into whether the incident may have been triggered by a domestic dispute between the dog’s owners.
A 33-year-old man from West Sussex whose name wasn’t made public turned himself in yesterday and is being held and questioned, police said.
The car was seen dragging the dog by its leash Sunday near Brighton, first by a citizen and later by a police officer. The body of the dog was later found near the Southwick Tunnel.
“This is being treated as a deliberate act,” a police spokesperson said. “The injuries this dog suffered were horrific. It has been distressing for everyone involved.”
Posted by jwoestendiek November 23rd, 2011 under Muttsblog.
Tags: 70 mph, animal cruelty, beagle, collie, cruelty to animals, death, dispute, dog, drag, dragged, dragging, england, killed, leash, mix, porsche, six miles, sussex, torture, uk
Comments
Comment from Frank
Time November 23, 2011 at 11:21 am
I don’t suppose we can hope that the perpetrator will be dragged behind a car for six miles. The car doesn’t even have to go 70.
Comment from Laura
Time November 23, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Why can he be treated the way that dog was treated??? Is there justice at all for the dog???
Comment from Eileen
Time November 23, 2011 at 6:35 pm
Lets hope he never has a decent nights sleep, I hope his name is published and he gets the sh** kicked out of him. What an evil nasty angry person.
Comment from tiegan
Time November 28, 2011 at 9:24 am
justice is deserved
Comment from Phil Abramsky
Time November 28, 2011 at 6:08 pm
This is a phenomenal blog entry. This story sickens me that things like this actually happen to our favorite family members. As a member of the animal community, offering discount pet meds , I will encourage my circle of influence to look more into this, take a stand
Comment from rainbow
Time November 23, 2011 at 8:26 am
I just hope the sentance is that the same is done to him!