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Dog found injured after allegedly being tied to and dragged behind a truck, animal services say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Caleb Wethington, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points It is believed that the dog's leash broke when it could not keep up with a vehicle, causing it to be dragged. A dog was found injured and in need of emergency care.
A dog was found injured and in need of emergency care. The animal had severe injuries, prompting an after-hours emergency pickup by an officer. It is believed that the dog's leash broke when it could not keep up with a vehicle, causing it to be dragged. A team provided pain management and care to the dog. The owner of the animal has since been identified, according to the agency handling the case.
Further information about the incident is available from the investigating agency.
The agency initially sought the public's help in identifying a vehicle involved in the incident, but has since updated its investigation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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