RSPCA rescues distressed dog after it was dragged by mobility scooter

RSPCA takes dog into care and says it is carrying out enquiries after harrowing footage emerges showing the distressed looking pet being dragged along the road by a woman driving a mobility scooter

• A woman in Birmingham was filmed dragging a dog behind her mobility scooter
• The dog was attached by its lead tied around it neck to the scooter on the road
• Police tracked down the woman and her pet on Wednesday night, RSPCA said
• The dog has now been removed from the home and was examined by a vet 
• Do you know the woman riding the scooter? Email [email protected] or [email protected]

The RSPCA have rescued a dog who was filmed being dragged along the road by a woman riding a mobility scooter.

MailOnline can reveal police from West Midlands Police tracked down the woman and her pet on Wednesday night.

The dog is now in the care of the RSPCA and has been examined by a vet.  

An RSPCA spokesperson said: ‘A dog who was seen in a video posted online has, this evening, been seized by police and is now in RSPCA care and 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 West Midlands Police for assisting with this investigation and helping to find the dog so quickly.’

Harrowing footage of the incident was shared to social media earlier today – sparking outrage online.

In the video, the dog appeared unable to stand as it was dragged along the road by a lead in Erdington, Birmingham.

MailOnline can reveal police from West Midlands Police tracked down the woman and her pet on Wednesday night. The dog is now in the care of the RSPCA and has been examined by a vet 

Do you know the woman riding the scooter?

Email [email protected] or [email protected]

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said the incident took place in the last few days.

A passerby who witnessed the dog’s ordeal tried to warn the woman on the scooter that she was hurting her pet.

‘You’re hurting the dog. The dog’s dead. You are hitting the kerb,’ the person said as the dog slammed against the side of the kerb.

‘The dog’s gonna’ die you know, bro? The dog’s gonna’ die, stop the f***ing thing, man.’ 

The elderly woman briefly looked at the camera before turning away, muttering something inaudible and continuing along the road.

The clip was first shared by the Birmz Is Grime blog on Twitter with the caption: ‘Who is this person? This dog needs to be found and rescued.’

One person commented: ‘Why has no one stopped her?’

Another wrote: ‘Has this been reported? It’s horrific.’

Another said: ‘Poor dog. I hope they find the lady driving and take the dog off her.

‘That’s sickening.’

An RSPCA spokesperson earlier described the footage as ‘very shocking to see’. 

‘Anyone with any first-hand information about the incident should call our emergency line on 0300 1234 999.’ 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat on their website or by calling 101.

**Do you know the woman riding the scooter? Email [email protected] and [email protected]** 

Harrowing footage of the incident was shared to social media earlier today – sparking outrage online 

A passerby who witnessed the dog’s ordeal tried to warn the woman on the scooter that she was hurting her pet 

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