Northern Ont. police investigating animal abuse claims as video circulates online
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Police in Kirkland Lake, Ont., confirmed Tuesday they are investigating reports of animal abuse in the community.
Police in Kirkland Lake, Ont., confirmed Tuesday they are investigating reports of animal abuse in the community.
A video that has been widely shared online shows the rough handling of a canine, with the handler shouting ‘inspection’ periodically while pulling hard on the leash, jerking the dog’s head upward.
The dark video is shot from a distance, but at one point, the handler pulls the canine off a high table by the leash around its neck and onto the floor, then pulls the dog’s head upward.
Ontario Provincial Police say they have received several reports about the video.
“The OPP is aware of a video and there is an ongoing investigation into the incident,” OPP Const. Ally Marcotte said in an email.
“As this is an ongoing investigation, no other details can be released at this time. An update will be provided once the investigation is complete.”
Tracy Barbe, manager of Kirkland Lake Animal Control, said the video is of Meghan Gignac of Ontario Besser Shepherds.
