Laredo, Texas – An investigation has been opened after images of an abandoned dog, with its head covered and legs restrained, began circulating on social media. On August 22, Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino posted images of the dog, writing:
Animal Cruelty Investigation
This disturbing incident involving a dog found abandoned in South Laredo, with its head covered and its feet restrained, is currently under investigation.
And requesting information:
Animal cruelty will not be tolerated in our community. If you have any information about this incident or know who may be responsible, please contact the Laredo Police Department’s non-emergency line at 956-795-2800.
You can also provide information anonymously through Laredo Crime Stoppers.
Another social media post on the Wero Loco / Laredo Hood News Facebook page provides additional details:
A Dog was found in the Southside of Laredo Tx off of zapata hwy 83 , on Pine st & Bartlett 
Next to the pizza hut With its face completely covered & Tied with a Cord & Left at a Street corner in extreme 100+ degree weather .
The Dog was spotted by people driving by in the area. People stopped took a photo posted it online then removed the clothing off the dogs face & apprently ran off is what im being told.
Anyone with information about the dog or this incident is asked to call the Laredo Police Department at 965-795-2800.
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So the person that made the flyer or gave all this information and saw everything did nothing.