Dog Tied In Pickup Truck Bed Prompts Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley: SPCA

A potentially dangerous situation for a dog riding in the back of a pickup truck in Putnam County was safely diffused thanks to swift action by SPCA officials.

A Husky was found leashed in the back bed of a pickup truck on Route 6 in Carmel, SPCA officials said.
Photo Credit: *Putnam County SPCA*

Ben Crnic

05/05/2025 12:20 p.m.

The incident happened last week, when the Putnam County SPCA’s Law Enforcement Division stopped a truck on Route 6 in Carmel after spotting a vehicle with a husky tied in the open truck bed, the SPCA announced on Saturday, May 3.

Officials say the stop was made before the dog was harmed, but noted that such transport methods pose serious risks.

"A sharp turn, hard stop, or other road hazard could cause the animal to be injured or cause possible death," the SPCA said on Saturday.

The SPCA emphasized that tying or leashing a dog in the bed of a moving truck may constitute a misdemeanor under New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, which prohibits "carrying an animal in a cruel manner."

Photos released by the SPCA show the dog sitting in the open truck bed, tethered with a leash or chain, a setup that animal protection officials say is all too common.

The name of the driver pulled over in Carmel was not made public.

The agency is urging the public to report any suspected cases of animal cruelty in Putnam County by calling 845-520-6915.

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