Probe launched after woman filmed dragging dogs by necks in shocking clip
The SSPCA has launched a probe after a disturbing video emerged of a woman dragging dogs by their necks at a property in Aberdeenshire.
Kiki Sutherland, in her 60s, was filmed dragging the pets around a garden at a house in Monymusk in the horrifying clip.
In the clip, Sutherland can be seen marching around the garden with the scruff of a Dachshund-type dog in her fist. She is then seen walking towards a Spaniel before grabbing him by the back of his neck, yanking him back, picking him up and throttling his loose skin.
The Record spoke to the owner of the two-year-old spaniel involved in the sickening scene.
Mark Lawrie said he was left "horrified" after watching the clip.
The 55-year-old said: "I was sent the clip and I was absolutely horrified watching it.
"She was so heavy handed with my dog, Buddy, when she didn't need to be at all.
" Buddy is the most loving and affectionate dog with the sweetest nature - he's obedient and does most things you say.
"You put your dog into the trust of someone else because you think they'll take good care of them.
"It makes me feel sick that someone could handle Buddy like this when he is so gentle."
On Facebook, Sutherland is the admin of a private pet group called 'Crazy Dog Crew'.
Mark handed Buddy over to Sutherland for two weeks after his other dog came into season.
He claims that she is known in the area for doing dog walks and boarding and he trusted her through word of mouth.
But Mark said she offered to look after Buddy for free.
He continued: "She took Buddy as a favour for me and no money was exchanged but it obviously raises concern if this is how she is treating animals.
"Whether or not she takes money from others for it, I do not know, but I'm not happy with how she treated Buddy and my wife was crying after watching the clip.
"She didn't need to manhandle him like that and she knows it. He would have just followed her to wherever she was going. She didn't need to use such force."
Aberdeenshire Council confirmed that the property in Monymusk does not hold an animal boarding license.
Both the local authority and SSPCA have confirmed investigations into the incident.
A spokesperson for SSPCA said: "I can confirm that this has been reported to the SSPCA and is being investigated.
"We are not able to provide any further comment into ongoing investigations."
Animal Health Officers attended the property and spoke with the owner.
"We can confirm that the premises does not hold an animal boarding license with Aberdeenshire Council. Investigations in respect of the incident continue."
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