Man charged after dog dragged by leash out of moving car in Mississauga

One man is under arrest after witnesses rescued a dog dragged by its leash outside a moving vehicle in Mississauga.

Peel police received an animal complaint just after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Winston Churchill Boulevard and Destination Drive.

Witnesses told police a dog was seen being dragged by a vehicle. Several concerned citizens were able to stop the vehicle and the driver then dropped the leash. The car then fled the scene.

Police praised “kind hearted citizens” for rescuing the dog and taking it for treatment.

“Witnesses have picked up the dog and taken it to a local vet hospital,” police tweeted. “The dog is currently conscious and breathing.”

Police say a 70-year-old driver has been taken into custody and is facing impaired driving charges along with animal cruelty and weapons dangerous.

In an update, police say the dog, a 7-month-old Pomeranian named Sky, is expected to make a fully recovery from its injuries.

They added the vet hospital where Sky is being treated has been offered countless donations, but is not in the position to accept any.

Residents who would like to donate are asked instead to consider donating to their local humane society.

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