SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Disturbing video captured an SUV driver dragging a leashed dog in a Normal Heights neighborhood, sparking outrage and prompting an investigation by San Diego Humane Society.
The incident occurred just before 3 p.m. on Sunday along North Mountain View Drive.
“Any living being, human or animal, shouldn’t be treated that way,” said Matthew Domen, a Normal Heights resident. “It's disgusting. It’s sickening."
“It was almost unbelievable. Am I seeing what I'm seeing?” said Carol.
The surveillance footage shows a red SUV passing by, with the driver seemingly holding the leash of a dog running alongside the vehicle.
Carol said the car was going about 25 to 30 miles per hour and the dog weighed about 50 pounds.
“The leash all the way extended. The dog was back towards the back of the car. Its legs when it was running were fully extending, so you could tell he was struggling," said Carol.
In the final moments of the video, it appears the dog could no longer keep up, and was dragged along the street.
“It's scary that someone is out there that can do this to a dog,” said Carol. She saw the dog alongside the SUV for about 30 seconds before both disappeared around a bend.
Neighbors told ABC 10News that the driver lives in the area. Days later, there are marks near his front door.
One neighbor said those were bloody paw prints that were visible on Sunday.
Carol immediately contacted the San Diego Humane Society, while another neighbor called 911. The Humane Society has received the video evidence and initiated an investigation.
Meanwhile, the Humane Society confirms its received the video evidence and has begun investigating. They didn't comment on the condition of the dog.
It's something Carol can't stop thinking about.
“I would love to get that dog out of his hands,” said Carol.
On the Nextdoor app, a neighbor claims to have taken temporary custody of the dog. ABC 10News is awaiting a response from this neighbor.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to call the Humane Society Law Enforcement at 619-299-7012 (press 1 for Dispatch).
