Dog wearing a shirt who was taken off her drunken owner is now ‘happy and being looked after’ by family of the woman

A dog wearing a shirt, who was taken off her ‘drunken’ owner by police, is now ‘happy and being looked after’ by family of the woman.

Pooch Mia was taken in by police a week ago after they had received a text from a member of the public worried about her welfare.

They rushed to the scene to find the mutt dressed in a light blue shirt and on a red lead.

Officers say the owner was ‘intoxicated’ and not looking after the Mia.

After checking on its welfare officers decided to take the dog off the drunk owner in Wolverhampton.

The British Transport Police took to social media to update the public on Mia

British Transport Police then took a hilarious snap of the dog sitting in the passenger’s seat of a police van.

They have now updated locals informing them Mia is in the care of relatives.

A BTP spokesman said: ‘We can confirm Mia the dog is happy and being looked after by family of the female whilst our enquiries are ongoing.’

Robin Atter, a local resident, said on Twitter: ‘That’s great. Thanks for the update and well done on a great job.’

Previously the force spokesperson said: ‘Our officers received a text report regarding a female who was intoxicated and not adequately caring for her dog.

‘Officers attended and ensured the welfare of the dog whilst further enquiries are ongoing to establish any offences.’

Another local took to social media to say: ‘How do I report a crime?

‘That shirt is a fashion crime.’

Others have poked fun at the smart attire.

Olivia Livia said: ‘He was probably on his way to work and now he’s got to explain this whole debacle to his manager.’

Roy Clive said: ‘They ruined his dinner plans. He had a nice restaurant booked that evening.’

Alyson Taylor Gray said: ‘Done a cracking job in ironing that shirt.’

Carol Craig said: ‘He’s a blue collar worker then.’