A young dog that was dragged behind a vehicle in Merritt is recovering in Kamloops, according to the BC SPCA.
The incident is alleged to have occurred on Sept. 26, according to Eileen Drever of the BC SPCA, to a dog named Sunny.
“The dog had been tethered to a vehicle,” she said.
“Someone got into the vehicle and drove off, dragging him for about 200 metres. He has some abrasions to his front and back paw pads and hocks and his nails were shredded.”
Drever said officers transported Sunny to a vet clinic in Kamloops. She said no internal injuries were discovered, and Sunny is putting on weight while recovering at the Kamloops BC SPCA office.
“Everyone is so impressed at his resiliency,” Drever said. “Sunny loves spending time outside in the sunshine, playing in the field with staff and volunteers.”
The investigation is ongoing, so Drever said it’s not yet known when Sunny will be available for adoption.
She said the BC SPCA expects to recommend charges to Crown prosecutors.
