On April 16, the Nebraska Humane Society shared the disturbing discovery of Leo, a missing dog who had been found in horrific condition.
Just two days earlier, employees at an Omaha accounting firm had heard unusual noises coming from their office dumpster.
Assuming it was a raccoon, they were shocked to find a small dog tightly wrapped in duct tape, discarded and left to die.
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Leo’s legs were bound, his tail was taped, and debris was tangled in his fur. Kevin Wiederin, one of the employees who found him, called it the worst thing he had ever seen.
The firm immediately contacted Animal Control, and local pet advocate Aaron O’Connell arranged for Leo to be transported to safety.
Animal control officers carefully freed Leo and brought him to the Nebraska Humane Society. There, the staff worked patiently to remove the tape and clean him up.
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Despite everything he had endured, Leo wagged his tail once the sedation wore off, showing signs of hope and strength.
Leo’s microchip led staff to his owner, Erin Dillon-Pasillas, who had reported him missing days earlier. Though heartbroken over what had happened, Erin was overjoyed to be reunited with him.
Leo now sports a shorter haircut, but he’s otherwise healthy and recovering at home. Erin described him as “the cutest dog in the world” and questioned how anyone could be so cruel.
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Unfortunately, the area where Leo was dumped had no surveillance, making it harder to track down whoever is responsible.
The Nebraska Humane Society is asking for the public’s help to identify the person behind this act.
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Leo’s story is a reminder of both cruelty and kindness. Though he was left in a terrible situation, the compassion of strangers brought him back to safety. Now home again, Leo is loved more than ever.