Dog dragged by car rescued in Mississauga by ‘kind-hearted residents,’ driver was allegedly impaired
Published August 4, 2021 at 9:53 pm
Peel police are hailing the efforts of people who came to the aid of a dog that was reportedly dragged on a leash by an alleged impaired driver in Mississauga.
At 4:04 p.m. on on Wednesday (Aug. 4), Peel Regional Police received a report of a dog being dragged by a moving car near Destination Drive and Winston Churchill Boulevard. The dog was left on the road as the driver fled.
Residents came to the canine’s aid and helped get them to a veterinarian. The dog has been taken to an emergency clinic in Oakville.
A male driver has been charged with animal cruelty, impaired driving and possession of a dangerous weapon.
ANIMAL COMPLAINT:
– Winston Churchill Bv/Destination Dr #Mississauga
– Report of a dog being dragged on a leash outside of a moving car
– The dog left on the road and car fled
– Witnesses have picked up the dog and taken it to a local vet hospital.
– C/R 4:04 p.m.
– PR210266810— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) August 4, 2021
UPDATE:
– The dog has been saved by caring surrounding witnesses and taken to a local vet hospital
– The dog is currently conscious and breathing
– Thank you to kind hearted citizens that rescued this poor animal
– Investigation on going— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) August 4, 2021
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UPDATE:
– Male adult driver in custody for impaired driving, animal cruelty and weapons dangerous
– The status of the dog at this time is unknown
– The dog has been transported to an emergency vet clinic in Oakville— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) August 4, 2021
The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information that might be helpful to the investigation may contact the 1 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-3311 ext. 1133.
Information pertaining to any Peel Regional Police investigation may be submitted through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
UPDATE:
– Investigators are appealing to any and all witnesses involved in this incident to contact 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-3311 ext. 1133— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) August 4, 2021
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