Mangaluru: Owner pushes pet dog into garbage truck; here's what happened next

Stray dog

In a shocking incident, a pet dog was thrown into a garbage truck by its owner in Mangaluru, sparking outrage among animal lovers. The incident occurred on Saturday ( Sept 07) in the city's Dongarakeri area. The owner reportedly forced the female dog into the municipal garbage truck, which had been living with the family for several years.

Public outrage has led to demands for action against those responsible for this inhumane act.

The dog was reportedly abandoned near the Vamanjoor dumping yard. Animal welfare organization members are searching for it and have requested that anyone with information come forward.