Officers arrived to find an open trailer carrying a spare tyre with a backpack tied to it.
Upon closer inspection, they were horrified to discover a four-month-old puppy stuffed inside the backpack, its head barely visible.
Unbelievable situation
The driver’s explanation left officers speechless.
According to the driver, the puppy had been placed in the spare tyre because it frequently vomited inside the car.
The poor animal had been subjected to this inhumane transportation method for over two hours, and the trip was intended to continue all the way to Belgium.
Two police dog handlers were immediately called to the scene and determined that the puppy was in poor health.
Legal action
The dog was rushed to a veterinary clinic for urgent care and admitted as an inpatient.
Authorities have taken legal action against the driver.
In a statement posted on social media, the police expressed their disbelief, stating, “Our officers have seen a lot, but even they were horrified by this incident.”
The quick intervention of both the driver who reported the case and the police saved the puppy from further suffering.
