A Facebook post from Animal Charity of Ohio says witnesses saw the dog, named Oreo, being dragged behind the car Sunday at about 35 mph.
Oreo is on the mend after she was dragged behind a vehicle about 100 yards in Youngstown, Ohio, authorities say. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A dog is recovering after she was chained to the back of a vehicle and dragged more than 100 yards, leaving her with severe abrasions on her legs, stomach and chin.says witnesses saw the dog, named Oreo, being dragged behind the car Sunday at about 35 mph. The agency says witnesses who saw it happening turned around and stopped the vehicle.
Youngstown police were called to the scene, along with a humane agent from Animal Charity of Ohio. The agent removed the dog from the residence and charges are pending, the charity says. “After being through such a horrifying experience, she was so thankful to be in the arms of our humane agent,” the group says.
Oreo suffered at least two broken toes on each paw and all of her paws were degloved, the rear ones severely, the agency says. She had road rash on her abdomen, which caused much bleeding, and broken nails and abrasions on her legs.“Oreo is sore but is wagging her tail and loves getting attention from our caregivers,” the group said in a post on Facebook. “She’s taking her medication and going on short walks to the bathroom.
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