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Woman accused of taping dog’s mouth shut arrested for animal cruelty, BCSO says
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samuel Rocha IV, Rocky Garza, Garrett Brnger, Luis Cienfuegos , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Samuel Rocha IV, Rocky Garza, Garrett Brnger, Luis Cienfuegos, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 9, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key points The person responsible, a 51-year-old woman, now faces a felony charge related to animal cruelty. In west Bexar County, a resident was taken into custody on animal cruelty charges.
In west Bexar County, a resident was taken into custody on animal cruelty charges. The incident occurred at an apartment complex where a small dog was found in distress. A concerned individual reported the situation, leading to a response from law enforcement.
The dog was discovered in a confined space with its muzzle restricted. Fortunately, the animal was found to be in stable condition after being freed. The person responsible, a 51-year-old woman, now faces a felony charge related to animal cruelty.
Further details about the incident are available through the circumstances surrounding the dog's discovery and the charges filed against the woman.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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