"Dog Found Running Tied to Treadmill"... Police Launch Investigation

Animal Protection Group Reports "Suspicious Signs of Animal Abuse Including Dog Fighting Training"

A report suspecting animal abuse, including tying dogs to treadmills to make them run at a dog breeding facility, has been filed, prompting the police to launch an investigation. Photo by animal protection group 'Catchdog Team' capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Police have launched an investigation after suspicious signs of animal abuse were detected at a dog breeding facility in Daegu, where dogs were tied to treadmills and forced to run.

On the 3rd, the Suseong Police Station in Daegu announced that they are investigating a dog breeding facility following a report of suspected animal abuse.

On the same day, the animal protection group 'Catch Dog Team' reported the dog breeding facility located in Maeho-dong, Suseong-gu, citing suspicions of animal abuse such as dog fighting training. The Catch Dog Team suspects that dogs were tied to treadmills and forced to run at the facility.

Upon inspection by the police and the local district office of Suseong-gu, 20 dogs, presumed to be Pit Bull Terriers, were found confined. Additionally, equipment resembling a treadmill and syringes were discovered at the scene.

The animal protection group reportedly provided relief measures after observing one cat and two rabbits at the site showing signs of dehydration.

Meanwhile, Suseong-gu confirmed that the facility is an illegal structure and issued a correction order to the owner last year. However, the owner did not comply, and a penalty fee was imposed.

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