A young collie-mix dog was saved after it was dragged by a vehicle in Merritt.

B次元官网网址淭his is such a sad story. The dog had been tethered to a vehicle,B次元官网网址� said BC SPCA senior officer of protection and stakeholder relations Eileen Drever. B次元官网网址淪omeone got into the vehicle and drove off, dragging him for about 200 metres. He has abrasions to his front and back paw pads and hocks, (the joint between the dogB次元官网网址檚 hind leg and foot) and his nails were shredded. He is also underweight with a body score of two out of nine, which is very thin.B次元官网网址�

BC SPCA animal protection officers found the dog and brought him to a vet clinic in Kamloops. BC SPCA staff met with the vet and it was there they decided to call the pup, Sunny. 

Upon examination, no internal injuries/bleeding was found. Sunny was treated for his bruises and abrasions and prescribed antibiotics.

Sunny continues to recover at the BC SPCA's Kamloops Animal Centre and has already gained two kilograms in their care.

B次元官网网址淓veryone is so impressed at his resiliency,B次元官网网址� said Drever. B次元官网网址淪unny loves spending time outside in the sunshine, playing in the field with staff and volunteers. He is a huge fan of cuddles in his kennel and loves nothing more than hanging out with people.B次元官网网址�

An investigation is ongoing as to why Sunny was dragged. It's also unknown when he will be put up for adoption. The BC SPCA said they will be recommending charges to Crown Counsel, in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.