A recent case in Bexar County has drawn attention to rising animal cruelty incidents. Authorities reported that a woman is facing charges for taping a dog's mouth shut due to excessive barking.

This incident is part of a larger trend, as the Bexar County Animal Facility is currently at full capacity. The facility's capacity issues are linked to the increasing number of cruelty cases.

Further information on this case and the situation at the Bexar County Animal Facility can be found through WOAI News 4.