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From Dumpster to Home: The Heartwarming Rescue of Leo, the Duct-Taped Puppy

In a heartbreaking incident that stunned the Omaha community, an employee at a local accounting firm made a shocking discovery that would forever change the fate of a little puppy named Leo. Initially mistaking the desperate sounds coming from a nearby dumpster for those of a raccoon, she was horrified to find a tiny, frightened puppy, bound and wrapped in duct tape.

Leo’s head and back legs were taped up, leaving him vulnerable and covered in dirt and debris. The employee immediately contacted Animal Control, whose swift response brought the pup to safety. Rushed to the Nebraska Humane Society, Leo was sedated to facilitate his rescue from the cruel restraints. Sadly, the duct tape had caused some fur loss, requiring portions of his coat to be shaved off. Fortunately, after a thorough examination, the staff declared Leo healthy, albeit with mild skin irritation. Read the full story here ▶