A North Texas animal shelter is trying to solve a troubling mystery: How did a squirrel end up with a zip tie tightly fastened around its neck?
The Garland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center has released a series of questions to help guide the investigation.
“We will not tolerate cruelty toward ANY animal in Garland… wild or domestic,” Garland’s animal control and enforcement office said in a social media post. “This incident is serious, and we need your help.”
Squirrel found near Garland coffee shop
The zip-tied squirrel was found near Pink Coffee, a gourmet coffee roastery and café at Buckingham and Shiloh. It received immediate veterinary care, removing the zip tie, and has been recovering at a local rescue group.
Officials ask key questions
The incident left the Garland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center with some questions:
- Have you seen anything unusual in the area?
- How do you think a zip tie might have ended up around the squirrel’s neck?
- Was it an accident?
- Did someone do this on purpose?
Contact information for tips
Anyone with information is urged to contact Garland Animal Services at (972) 205-3570 Option 2 or email [email protected]…