This morning, Animal Control responded to a call from staff at Sweet and Associates who reported finding a small dog in the dumpster behind their building. His entire head was wrapped in duct tape. His legs were taped together as well, and there was tape wrapped around his tail.
The dog was rushed to NHS where staff sedated him and removed the tape and cleaned off the gunk - they had to shave him to remove all of the debris. He has some mild skin irritation, but is otherwise healthy and seemed to be in good spirits despite his condition.
After the tape had been removed, he perked up and was wagging his tail as our team carefully assessed him. Leo’s owner was reached through his microchip. As it turns out, she had reported him missing on April 11, after she believes he slipped out.
The dumpsters behind the business are isolated and there are no cameras in the vicinity. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Animal Control at 402-444-7800 ext 1. NHS is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
@NEHumaneSociety I’ll add $1000 to the reward for information leading to the arrest of this pathetic individual. Please DM details on how I can do that!
@NEHumaneSociety Please tell me the owner was checked out
@NEHumaneSociety I am so glad he's ok.
@NEHumaneSociety There must be prints and dna on that tape.
@NEHumaneSociety Thank God it was rescued. I hope they find whoever did that.
@NEHumaneSociety Please increase this reward by an additional $1,000. DM me if necessary.
@NEHumaneSociety That poor baby!😍 I hope they get the monster.
@NEHumaneSociety I hope the duct tape is being examined for fingerprints and any other evidence.