Heartbreak in Texas – dog suffered life-ending injuries after being dragged behind truck

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A dog suffered horrible, life-ending injuries after being dragged behind a truck in Borger, Texas. As reported by My High Plains, the heartbreaking situation was captured on video and posted to social media, the Borger Police Department got involved.

According to a news release from the city, the authorities responded to a call about the dog dragging situation on February 17; they were told that the injured dog had been put into a vehicle and the driver left the scene. An investigation led the authorities to the dog, and owner, on Thursday night. The owner of the dog told the officers that his dogs got loose and he found them at Huber Park. He claims that he was in someone else’s truck, so he put the dogs in the bed of the truck and tethered them.

While driving, one of the dogs jumped out and was dragged. Horrified witnesses stopped the driver, who claims that he was unaware that the dog was being dragged behind the vehicle. The injured dog was put into the vehicle and taken to a veterinarian, who determined that humane euthanasia was the only option because of the severe injuries.

City officials stated:

“all parties involved, including the owner, in this incident, are upset due to the circumstances and unfortunate death of the animal.”

Some people on social media have questioned why the incident was recorded – instead of efforts being made to stop the driver. Those who watched the uploaded video have said that the witnesses tried to stop the driver, while recording what happened.

The incident remains under investigation and all evidence will be sent to the prosecutor to see if charges are warranted.

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