Overview

• A Puli-Mix from Hungary was bound to the vehicle’s tow bar and dragged for several kilometers during a routine pet-sitting arrangement.
• The dog sustained catastrophic injuries that prompted veterinarians to perform euthanasia.
• Police and the public prosecutor’s office have opened inquiries into property damage and potential violations of the animal protection act.
• Investigators are assessing whether the woman’s actions stemmed from negligence or deliberate cruelty.
• First reported by Neue Westfälische about three weeks after the incident, the case has spurred calls for tighter enforcement of animal welfare laws.