Overview
- South Australia Police confirmed an investigation after video appeared to show a man kicking a restrained dog twice at the Parafield store on Sunday.
- The four-year-old Staffordshire terrier, Maya, was taken to a vet and given the all-clear, though owners say they remain determined to find the offender.
- The owner and witnesses are sharing the footage online and urging tip-offs, citing a description of an orange or red Isuzu D‑Max ute with a black wrap-around bull bar, snorkel and a rear-window sticker.
- Bunnings called the incident deeply concerning, said customer and animal safety is a priority, and pledged to cooperate with police if requested.
- RSPCA SA condemned the act and noted penalties for aggravated ill‑treatment currently reach up to four years’ jail or a $10,000 fine, with a forthcoming Animal Welfare Act set to raise them to as much as $250,000 and up to 10 years.