RSPCA appeal after terrified dog ‘violently’ yanked off the floor by its lead three times

A CCTV appeal has been launched by the RSPCA after a dog was seen being violently lifted off the ground by its owner.

The RSPCA is currently appealing for information to find the person responsible, who was caught on camera lifting the dog off the floor.

They use the poor dog’s lead to pull it up into the air by its neck three times, and it appears to hit metal railings at one point.

A screenshot of the incident – Credit: RSPCA

CCTV captured the shocking incident, which happened on Hamilton Street in Bury on Sunday afternoon.

The animal charity is asking for information which might help identify the man responsible.

According to RSPCA inspector Danni Jennings, it’s believed he lives locally.

A screenshot of the incident – Credit: RSPCA

She said: “I am appealing to see if anyone can recognise the two people in this video which witnesses described as a male and female aged in their thirties with a white dog. The dog could be a young Husky or retriever type dog – it is difficult to tell.

“Witnesses said it is the male who drags the dog up by the lead into the air on three occasions and he is wearing a distinctive grey and red jacket which I am hoping may help identify him. The other person wearing black is said to be a female.

“This is totally unacceptable behaviour and I fear the dog will have been terrified and hurt by this appalling treatment so I am keen to find the people in this video.”

If you have any info about the shocking incident you can call the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 8018.