Woman spotted dragging pet dog by its forelimbs and forcing it to walk with rear leg only
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A video of a woman dragging along a pet dog in a residential estate was circulated around on social media on May 4 sparking public outrage. The Facebook video was taken in the morning on May 4 at around 8.45 am and from the video, a woman in red was seen dragging the poodle for at least 30 seconds as she enters a residential estate. The dog was forced to hop on and walk on the hind legs after struggling to keep up with the woman’s pace.
In the 35-second video, the woman continues walking briskly, and at one point, even lifts the dog up and swings it off the ground. The witness of the video said that she also claimed that the woman in red got to beat the dog up which was not captured in the video.
Here are some important details to provide if one is a witness to a suspected case of animal abuse:
- Address or location of the incident.
- Date and time of the incident.
- Suspect’s details, such as suspect’s vehicle number and residential address. If the suspect cannot be identified, try to take a photo or make a note of the suspect’s appearance.
- Identity and contact details of all witnesses.
- Photo or video evidence of the act.
Any pet owner found guilty for failure in duty of care is liable to a maximum fine of S$10,000 and/or 12 months’ jail term for first convictions. Individuals who commit an act of animal cruelty are liable to a maximum fine of S$15,000 and/or 18 months’ jail term for a first conviction.
Witnesses of suspected cases of animal abuse can contact SPCA’s and AVS’s hotlines at 6287 5355 Ext. 9 and 1800-476-1600 respectively, or via SPCA’s website form here.
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