Posted on: January 06, 2026 04:00 PM

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People went all out to help two dogs in LIC

More than twenty good Samaritans went out to help two dogs after seeing it behind a moving vehicle in Long Island City the night before. Police cruised to the scene and apprehended the driver.
From Queens DA's office, this is the statement, District Attorney Katz said: “As alleged, the defendant tied a German shepherd and a pit bull to the back of a car and dragged them down a Long Island City street. I thank the good Samaritans who came forward to report this cruel act and the NYPD for quickly apprehending the defendant and seizing the animals, which are now under the medical treatment of the ASPCA. We are grateful that the dogs survived and their alleged abuser will now be held accountable in our court system.”
ASPCA Vice President of Humane Law Enforcement Howard Lawrence said: “The footage of this incident is deeply disturbing and serves as a stark reminder of the persistent issue of animal abuse in New York City. In the last two weeks alone, the ASPCA has taken in nearly 20 animals from 18 suspected cruelty situations. We are thankful to be able to provide ongoing care for these dogs and other vulnerable animals as they recover, and we extend our sincere gratitude to the Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Upper East Side, the New York City Police Department, and the Queens District Attorney’s Office for their swift action and invaluable support in this case.”
DA Katz said that, according to the charges, on January 4, at approximately 6 p.m., a witness observed a male suspect driving a red Volkswagen Passat near 11th Street and 43rd Avenue in Long Island City and dragging two dogs by their leashes connected to the trunk of the car. The witness contacted the NYPD. The NYPD removed the dogs, and the animals were taken to the ASPCA in Manhattan to be examined. The investigation continues.