Dog found with duct tape over mouth, head

DARLINGTON, SC (AP) — Darlington County deputies have asked for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for covering a dog’s head and mouth with duct tape.

The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that authorities received an anonymous tip Monday that a black dog had been duct-taped and was walking along a street in Darlington.

Deputies say they were able to find the dog and safely remove the tape.

The dog was taken to an animal shelter for treatment.

About a year ago, another dog was found in Charleston with her muzzle duct-taped. 

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