Missing dog found wrapped in duct-tape and abandoned inside dumpster

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - A missing dog in Nebraska was found wrapped in duct-tape and abandoned inside a dumpster.

Animal Control officers were called to Sweet and Associates after employees found a small dog, identified as Leo, in their dumpster with his head wrapped in duct tape.

He reportedly also had his front and back legs taped together, WOWT reported.

Leo was quickly rushed to the Nebraska Humane Society where they removed the tape. After the tape was removed, he perked up and started wagging his tail, according to a social media post.

Shortly after, Leo’s owner was located through the microchip ID.

WOWT reported that she reported Leo missing on Thursday, believing that he got out while getting her child ready for school.

As of now, there are no cameras in the area where Leo was put in the dumpster.

Authorities are investigating this incident and offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Those responsible could face a misdemeanor charge, which can incur a $500 fine and up to six months in jail.

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