Animal Cruelty Organization Seeks Man Caught on Store CCTV Carrying Dog by the Neck

A man seen dragging a dachshund around a shop and holding it by its neck in Essex on February 15 is being investigated by Britain’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

CCTV footage shows a man wearing a cap and grey tracksuit with sports shoes drag the dog by the lead around the aisles. He then picks the dog up by the neck and carries it around the shop.

A fellow shopper contacted the RSPCA who found CCTV footage of the incident.

Describing the footage as upsetting, RSPCA Inspector Jemima Cooper said: “The little dog doesn’t seem to want to go into the shop but is dragged in and along the aisles. While the man is casually perusing the shelves, he grabs the dog by his neck and picks him up before, carrying him around the store as he continues his shopping.

“This is no way to handle or carry a dog and could be extremely painful and uncomfortable for the dog," she added.

Anyone with information about the man seen in the video is asked to contact the RSPCA. Credit: RSPCA via Storyful