An angry Dunedin dog owner allegedly grabbed his dog by the throat and threw it through a glass door because he was "frustrated". Police were called to a Mornington address by neighbours at 8.20pm on Monday after they reported concerns for the dog's welfare. The dog's owner, a 30-year-old man, told police he had "got frustrated at his dog" while trying to feed it. He then grabbed his dog by the throat and threw it through a glass door, which smashed, he said. The dog was found, unharmed, in the area a short time later, Sergeant Matt Lee, of Dunedin, said.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 03, 2026 21:39 UTC