MT. CLEMENS, Mich. – A Mount Clemens animal control officer is under investigation for allegedly mistreating a dog after a video went viral.
You can watch that video at the beginning of this article.
The video shows the man forcing a dog into the back of his truck. The viral post said someone called for a stray dog to be picked up, but the man used a trap and grabbed the dog by its neck to get it in the truck.
Mount Clemens Mayor Laura Kropp made a statement on Facebook regarding the video:
“The mission of those that serve as Mt Clemens Animal Control officers is to ensure compassionate treatment for all the animals they encounter. A video and a statement from a witness call into question the behavior of a Mount Clemens employee while he was responding to call from a resident that found a stray dog.
The employee has been placed on administrative leave while the matter is investigated. Thankfully, the dog has been reunited with his owner. The city is working with the owner to ensure the health and safety of the dog.”
Mount Clemens Mayor Laura Kropp
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