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Owner charged with cruelty after dog found with duct tape around its muzzle
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· July 9, 2026
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Key points The details of the case are being reported through WOAI News 4. The owner, a 51-year-old woman, was taken into custody and charged with a state jail felony for animal cruelty.
A disturbing discovery was made by Bexar County deputies on Culebra Road, where a small dog was found in a crate with its muzzle bound by duct tape. The owner, a 51-year-old woman, was taken into custody and charged with a state jail felony for animal cruelty.
Two dogs were seized from the scene as a result of the incident. The details of the case are being reported through WOAI News 4.
Further information on the incident can be found through these news outlets, which are continuing to follow the story and provide updates as more details become available.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
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