Police seek info after dog dragged, seriously injured in Rutherford County

Rutherford County investigators are asking for the public’s help after a dog suffered serious injuries while being dragged from a pickup truck Tuesday night.

According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, the dog was dragged about 600 yards on Burleson Lane near Justice Drive between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Sheriff’s Detective Andrew Quintal said the dog was attached to the truck by a chain or rope before it eventually broke, releasing the dog into a ditch.

“Due to the injured dog receiving serious injuries, he was transported to a local animal clinic where it received medical attention,” Quintal said…

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