"Doll Placed on Motorcycle, Real Puppy Dangling"... Outraged Netizens React

Controversy Over Motorcycle Driving While Hanging a Dog in Downtown Gwangju

A photo showing a dog hanging from a two-wheeled vehicle while it is being driven has been released, sparking outrage among netizens. Photo by Care, Instagram screenshot.

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Amid ongoing animal abuse incidents, a driver was recently caught riding a motorcycle with a dog tied to it, sparking public outrage online.

According to the animal rights nonprofit organization 'CARE,' on the 8th, a report was received stating, "It seems a driver was riding near Chungjang-ro in Dong-gu, Gwangju, with a white dog (Maltese) tied to the motorcycle's cargo area."

The informant told CARE, "The motorcycle driver was carrying the dog like that, then got off and shouted at and pushed the dog, and I even recorded a video of it," adding, "There was also a husky dog inside that box."

In the released photos, the driver is seen riding on the road with the dog tied to the motorcycle. It was reported that another dog was inside a metal cage placed in the motorcycle's cargo area. Notably, a dog-shaped doll was also placed on top of this cargo area.

CARE stated, "We are looking for anyone who can provide information on where this abuser lives or where and when they frequently appear." The organization is reportedly planning to collect additional reports and review them before discussing follow-up measures.

Netizens who saw the post reacted with comments such as, "It's so painful to look at the photos. The motorcycle driver must be found and banned from keeping dogs again. My heart hurts so much," "What crime did the voiceless animal commit?" and "If anyone knows the driver, please report it."

A truck driver was caught driving while hanging a dog, leading an animal rescue organization to report the driver to the police for violating the Animal Protection Act. Photo by animal rescue organization 'WeAct'.

Earlier, on the 27th of last month, a driver was also caught dragging a dog tied outside a truck, causing controversy.

According to the animal rescue group 'WeAct,' a citizen caught a dog being dragged tied outside a moving truck on a four-lane road in Pohang, Gyeongbuk. The dog was reportedly covered in blood.

The witness approached the truck to help the dog, but the truck driver suddenly lifted the dog and threw it into the driver's seat before fleeing.

In response, WeAct filed a complaint against the truck driver for animal abuse at the Pohang Northern Police Station on the 1st. However, during the police investigation, the truck driver claimed it was an accident, stating that the dog loaded in the cargo area fell off to the side while driving.

Meanwhile, if animal abuse is confirmed, under the revised Animal Protection Act enacted earlier this year, the offender can face up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 3 million won.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.