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Woman accused of taping dog’s mouth shut arrested for animal cruelty, BCSO says
By Samuel Rocha IV, Rocky Garza at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
A woman was taken into custody Thursday morning on the far West Side after allegedly torturing a dog, the Bexar County Sheriff Office said.BCSO deputies responded to a report of animal cruelty around 9:30 a.m. in 11700 block of Culebra Road, near Roft Road. According to the sheriff’s office, a sm...
Key takeaway Deputies arrested Kenyatta Smith, 51, and BCSO said she was charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals – torture, a state jail felony.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The arrest of a 51-year-old woman on the far West Side for allegedly taping a dog's mouth shut is a disturbing reminder of the need for vigilance in reporting animal cruelty in our community. The fact that Bexar County deputies were able to respond quickly to the report and rescue the dog, which was found to be in stable condition, is a testament to the importance of prompt action in such cases. The seizure of the dogs by Bexar County Animal Control also highlights the role of local authorities in protecting animals from abuse. As this case moves forward, it will be worth watching how the state jail felony charge of cruelty to non-livestock animals – torture is prosecuted, and what measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The community's attention to animal welfare is crucial in preventing such acts of cruelty and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.
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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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What is this story about? A woman was taken into custody Thursday morning on the far West Side after allegedly torturing a dog, the Bexar County Sheriff Office said.BCSO deputies responded to a report of animal cruelty around 9:30 a.m. in 11700 block of Culebra Road, near Roft Road. According to the sheriff’s office, a sm...
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