Left for dead, dog had duct tape over eyes, muzzle

The Precinct 4 Constable in northwest Houston is investigating who left the dog, with duct tape over its eyes and muzzle and multiple injuries, near the side of the road on Monday. The Precinct 4 Constable in northwest Houston is investigating who left the dog, with duct tape over its eyes and muzzle and multiple injuries, near the side of the road on Monday. Image 1 of / 54 Caption Close Left for dead, dog had duct tape over eyes, muzzle 1 / 54 Back to Gallery

It started as the rescue of a dog found in northwest Houston with duct tape over its eyes and mouth.

No one knew who left the dog in the 800 block of Rushcreek on Monday or why it had been treated like it had.

"It's a very bad situation when a dog is done in this manner or any animal," said Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.

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The area, between Spears and Ella Boulevard, is known for being a dumping ground for unwanted items. Houston Police Department officer V.E. Rogers told KRIV in Houston that the pooch was barely moving when officers found it.

"Bleeding appeared to be from the inside out and looked like some kind of infection going on in her lower legs," Rogers said.

Officers at the scene removed the tape and gave the dog water before taking it to the SPCA for a vet to examine.

The vet discovered the dog's skull had been crushed. The dog had to be euthanized.

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Herman said Tuesday morning that officers were taking pictures of the dog to nearby apartment complexes and neighborhoods, hoping someone would recognize the pooch. If the owner is found and the dog was abused and abandoned, more action could be taken.

"If we can file charges, we will file charges as soon as we can," said Herman, who was circulating pictures of the dog.