Duct-Taped Puppy Found Dead

(West Lafayette, Ohio) A wacko is on the loose.

From NBC4i.com:

A 3-month old puppy was found dead near this eastern Ohio town with its feet and head wrapped in duct tape.

The mixed breed, named Tiny Jr., had been missing for almost a week when it was found, said Jackie Adkins, whose family owned the dog. It was found by the Coshocton County Animal Shelter.

"I don't understand how anybody could do anything close to this," Adkins said Tuesday.

"Someone deliberately tortured this puppy," said Chris Sturtz, who works at the animal shelter.

Three other dogs in town are missing. The Coshocton County Sheriff is investigating.


[Update 12/03/05]

A reward of $2,500 is being offered by the Humane Society of the U.S. for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Tiny Jr.