"Because It's Cute, Going for a Walk"... Dog Owner Arrested for Hanging Pet Dog on Motorcycle

70-Year-Old Man in Geumsan, Chungnam Injures Dog by Hanging It on Motorcycle
Owner "Gives Up Ownership of All Three Dogs"

A man in his 70s in Geumsan, Chungnam, is accused of animal abuse for hanging and dragging his pet. Photo by Sniper Anttol, YouTube channel video capture

[Asia Economy Culture Young Intern Reporter] A dog owner who dragged their pet dog tied behind a motorcycle under the pretext of taking a walk is under police investigation.

The Geumsan Police Station in Chungnam announced on the 13th that they have booked and are investigating a man in his 70s, Mr. A, without detention on charges of violating the Animal Protection Act.

Mr. A is suspected of dragging his pet dog connected by a metal chain leash behind a four-wheeled motorcycle he was riding in Boksu-myeon, Geumsan-gun on the 21st of last month. As a result, Mr. A’s pet dog injured its paw and received treatment.

This fact became known after an animal protection YouTuber filmed the incident and uploaded the video on YouTube. During the police investigation, Mr. A reportedly stated, "I did it because I liked my pet dog and wanted to take it for a walk."

After the incident, Mr. A gave up ownership of a total of three dogs, including the injured pet dog and other dogs he was raising. The dogs were adopted into other homes through the animal protection YouTuber after receiving treatment.

The police plan to send the case to the prosecution.

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