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SAN ANTONIO, Texas. A 51-year-old woman has been charged with animal cruelty after Bexar County deputies found a dog with its muzzle taped shut inside a crate, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded at approximately 9:24 a.m. on July 9 to the 11700 block of Culebra Road on the far west side of San Antonio after receiving a report of a dog whose mouth had been taped shut.
When deputies arrived, they found a small dog inside a crate with duct tape wrapped around its muzzle. The dog was safely removed and was found to be in stable condition.
Following an investigation, deputies determined the 51-year-old woman was responsible for placing the dog in what investigators described as a situation of senseless endangerment and potential injury.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office Animal Crimes Enforcement Unit responded to the scene and executed a seizure warrant.
Authorities removed the victimized dog, along with a second dog found on the property. Both animals were taken into the custody of Bexar County Animal Control.
Kenyatta Smith was arrested and charged with animal cruelty.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office encourages anyone who witnesses an animal being neglected or endangered to contact the agency at 210-335-6000 or email ACE@bexar.org.
