Dog screams in pain as homeless man drags it into tent near Skid Row
A video taken on November 16 showed a dog in clear distress as it was dragged into a dirty tent at a homeless encampment near Skid Row. The dog, a Husky, let out sharp yelps while a man appeared to strike it, and the splintering tent rumbled as it was moved. The clip quickly spread online, sparking outrage and calls for help.
Bystanders who witnessed the scene on the street called police, but officers said they were “unable to do anything” and no one arrived for several minutes. The incident was then uploaded to social‑media, where it caught the eye of CJ Kim, founder of Good Tails Rescue, a local nonprofit that helps animals in crisis.
A Rescue Mission Begins
“I had to watch it twice,” Kim said. “The sound was off. I was absolutely horrified.” She reached out to the person who posted the video, confirmed the location, and drove to the encampment on the evening of November 18. Kim described the setting as “a bright‑colored tent that matched the haul.”
While she waited, the same pair who were also searching for the dog appeared. Kim heard the dog squeal again from inside the tent and saw the man striking the animal. She called 911, then called again after reporting an active beating and threats to hurt the dog. It took 30‑40 minutes before officers arrived from the Cesar Chavez area.
The officers performed what Kim described as a “quick” welfare check, but they told her the dog appeared healthy and that the video did not show the person hitting the animal. Kim re‑shown the footage, but the officers still declined to act.
From Homeless Encampment to Vet Care
With officers refusing to take the dog, Kim and volunteers from Compton Paw Patrol decided to intervene. They negotiated with the owners, paying $200—an amount verified with a counterfeit detector—to surrender the dog. The animal was taken to Compton Paw Patrol and then to North Central Animal Services for a full veterinary evaluation.
The animal, now named Kiba, was now receiving care and no injuries were found that required emergency treatment. An LAPD spokesperson said officers had responded to an “animal‑cruelty investigation radio call” but “were unable to determine if a crime had occurred as the dog appeared to be uninjured.” The animal‑cruelty team in Central Bureau later confirmed the dog had been rescued and sent for evaluation by Los Angeles Animal Services.
The Investigation Continues
No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation remains open pending the full medical findings. Kim says she now visits the encampment every day, keeping an eye out for any other animals in need. “They’re still there,” she said, “and I’m watching for another dog.”
The story highlights ongoing animal cruelty concerns in skid‑row encampments and underscores the vital role of local rescue groups, such as Good Tails Rescue and Compton Paw Patrol, in protecting vulnerable pets. It also shows the challenges law‑enforcement faces when eyewitness reports and video evidence conflict.
For people looking to help, the incident demonstrates that quick action—contacting authorities, gathering evidence, and offering to facilitate a safe surrender—can make a difference. Meanwhile, it also serves as a reminder that long‑term solutions need to address both human homelessness and animal welfare in urban centers.
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