Peel Regional Police say a man has been arrested for impaired driving after a dog was reportedly dragged outside of a moving car in Mississauga Wednesday afternoon.
According to a message posted by officers on the service’s Twitter account, officers were called to the area of Winston Churchill Boulevard and Destination Drive, just north of Eglinton Avenue West, after 4 p.m.
The post said police received a report of a dog “being dragged on a leash outside of a moving car” and left on the road as the vehicle took off.
An update said the driver of the vehicle was taken into custody for impaired driving, animal cruelty and for having a dangerous weapon.
Meanwhile, officers said the dog was saved by nearby residents and taken to an Oakville animal hospital.
“Thank you to kind-hearted citizens that rescued this poor animal,” an update said, noting the dog was still conscious and breathing.
Officers noted an investigation into the incident is still underway. Anyone with information was asked to call 11 Division at 905-453-3311 ext. 1133.
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