A missing dog found wrapped in duct tape was rescued from a trash bin earlier this week, according to the Nebraska Humane Society.
Employees at the Omaha accounting firm Sweets & Associates reportedly heard an animal rustling around in the dumpster Sunday evening but assumed it was a raccoon.
The next day, they discovered a dog in terrible condition inside the bin. His fur was matted with food and dirt, and tape was around his head, legs, and tail, the shelter’s employees said.
“I have never seen anything like it,” said Kevin Wiederin, one of the Sweets & Associates staff members, who made the discovery.
ABC’s Omaha affiliate KETV reported that the dog, identified as Leo, was rescued and taken to the humane society minutes before the garbage was supposed to be collected.
Shelter employees sedated Leo and gave him a bath to remove all of the debris and gunk. Aside from some skin irritation, the humane society said the dog was in “good spirits” after waking up.
The dog’s owner reported it missing on April 11, and the humane society tracked her down using a microchip.
“He’s the sweetest dog! I don’t know why anyone would do this,” his owner, Erin Pasillas, told the shelter.
If anyone has information regarding the incident, they are urged to contact Omaha Animal Control. The humane society is offering a $1,000 reward in the case.
