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A community animal welfare group and residents are working to identify a man filmed while beating his injured dog in a south Auckland park.
A video of the disturbing incident is circulating on social media and has drawn hundreds of comments from people angry at what it depicts.
It shows two people walking two dogs through a park.
One of the dogs, which is walking with a limp, is kicked, dragged and hit by the man walking it.
The man also swings the dog by its leash and slams it onto the ground.
The video is believed to have been filmed in Manurewa.
The animal welfare group Chained Dog Awareness NZ (CDANZ) is offering a $5,000 reward for information on the identity of the man filmed attacking the dog.
“Many of you have seen the distressing video circulating of a man violently abusing a dog while walking it on a lead,” the group says in a Facebook post.
“It’s heartbreaking, it’s unacceptable — and it demands action.
“A concerned Wellington business owner and long-time supporter of CDANZ has stepped forward to offer a $5,000 reward for information that leads to identifying the man responsible and relinquishment of the dogs.
“Your identity will remain confidential. If the owner themselves comes forward voluntarily, we will not share their name on social media.
“If you know who this person is, or have any information that can help, please speak up.
“This dog deserves justice and protection from further harm.
“Let’s stand together and show that this community will not tolerate animal abuse.”
News media are reporting that the SPCA is investigating the incident.
People with information on the identity of the animal abuser seen in the video is asked to email chaineddog@gmail.com.
