Taiwan English News
Date: June 28, 2019 
By: Phillip Charlier  

Police in Taichung City are investigating a case of animal abuse after a stray dog was dragged behind a scooter until it died in Da’an District two months ago.

The Taichung City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office began an investigation April 17 after a dog was found dead of severe injuries in an unpopulated area near the seawall.

Animal protection officers investigating at the scene found a trail of blood extending 1.1 kilometers along the road.

The dog’s remains were sent to National Chung Hsing University for autopsy. The subsequent report, which was released May 23, revealed that the dog had not died of old age or illness. There were no fractures, nor evidence of internal bleeding. Large areas of the skin had been scraped off the head, trunk, and limbs, exposing bone in some areas. Therefore it was concluded that the dog had been dragged to death.    [FULL  STORY]