Media about this incident:

• https://ztb.kz/skandalnoe-video-v-symkente-muzcina-priviazal-sobaku-k-masine-cepiu
• https://tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/ster-lapyi-krov-video-izdevatelstvom-sobakoy-potryaslo-565432/
• https://www.the-village-kz.com/village/city/news-city/39783-v-shymkente-muzhchina-protaschil-sobaku-na-tsepi-za-mashinoy-ego-oshtrafovali

In a distressing and heart-wrenching incident in Kazakhstan, a dog was subjected to horrific abuse at the hands of its owner. Witnesses reported and recorded the owner tying the dog to a vehicle and dragging it mercilessly across the road. When confronted by concerned bystanders, the owner brazenly tossed the poor, injured animal into the trunk of the car and fled the scene.

This incident has sparked outrage not only within Kazakhstan but around the world, yet the local authorities have not taken sufficient steps to ensure the safety and well-being of this animal. The dog remains in the possession of its abuser, fostering fears for its life and well-being. Animal abuse is a serious offense and cannot continue to go unpunished.

We call upon animal rights organizations, local authorities, and the global community to press for immediate intervention. This dog deserves justice, and it is imperative we act swiftly to help secure a safe and caring environment for it. Legislation in Kazakhstan must be enforced to prevent such cruelty from happening again, and those responsible for committing or allowing animal abuse should be held accountable.

We urge everyone who cares about animal welfare to let their voices be heard. Our collective strength can compel Kazakhstan’s authorities to act, if enough of us demand change. Sign this petition to insist on justice for this dog and to bring awareness to the importance of protecting all animals from abuse.

We don’t know the dog’s real name, but we decided to call them Sky - so we can all stand together for them.