Dog seized after being filmed being dragged on a Birmingham road by a woman driving a mobility scooter

The dog is being cared for by the RSPCA and is being treated by a vet
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A dog that was caught on camera being dragged behind a mobility scooter in Erdington, Birmingham has been seized by police.

West Midlands Police announced on Wednesday (November 9) that the dog seen in the viral video was located by Stockland Green NHT. It is now in the care of the RSPCA and officers have lauched an investigation.

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“Stockland Green NHT had a great result tonight in locating the dog seen on video footage being pulled behind a mobility scooter. The dog is now safe with the RSPCA and being treated by a vet. An investigation has begun,” the force said.

Animal lover and CEO of Marks and Spencer, Stuart Machin was among those who have commended West Midlands Police and RSPCA for their “great work.” Another concerned person spoke out saying: “That person should never own a pet again.”

In the harrowing footage, the dog is seen tied to a mobility scooter which is being driven by a woman. The video was originally shared by the Birmz Is Grime blog on Twitter with the caption: “Who is this person? This dog needs to be found and rescued”.

The video has now been removed but there was outrage on social media after it was shared.

Harrowing footage showing a dog being dragged along a Birmingham road by a woman driving a mobility scooter has caused outrage online.Harrowing footage showing a dog being dragged along a Birmingham road by a woman driving a mobility scooter has caused outrage online.
Harrowing footage showing a dog being dragged along a Birmingham road by a woman driving a mobility scooter has caused outrage online.

What did RSPCA say?

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RSPCA issued a statement saying: “We can confirm the dog has been seized by the police and is now in our care being checked over by a vet. Our enquiries are ongoing so we won’t be releasing any further information at this time, but we’d like to thank @wmpolice for assisting and helping to find the dog so quickly.”

Cruelty against dogs

RSPCA figures show that there has been a 16% increase in cruelty against dogs since 2020. The charity receives more than 10 calls an hour.

With the increase in the number of pet owners, RSPCA worries that the incidents of cruelty would go up too. There are now an estimated 13 million dog owners in the UK - up from 12.5 million the year before and from 9 million in 2020, according to the Pet Food Manufacturing Report.

RSPCA dog welfare expert, Dr Samantha Gaines said: “Every year, we see many dogs coming into our care bearing the physical and mental scars that were inflicted at the hands of the very people who were meant to keep them safe and love them unconditionally.

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“We’re supposed to be a nation of animal lovers and dogs are ‘man’s best friend’ as the saying goes, but in reality we receive many cruelty reports every day about dogs who have suffered the most unimaginable cruelty. A 16% increase of dogs being cruelly treated in a year is really concerning.

“Our officers have dealt with all sorts of horrific incidents including dogs repeatedly beaten, stabbed, burned, drowned, poisoned, and some who have been left to die from starvation.”

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