Who tapes a bulldog in a trash bag and leaves him to die?

In Des Moines, Iowa, police are investigating the cruel abandonment of a bulldog found encased in a trash bag. The dog, discovered Tuesday afternoon, was reported by a man who noticed movement in a secured black plastic garbage bag near a railroad viaduct. Emergency responders found the dog unable to walk, as its entrance was taped shut, indicating severe mistreatment. Upon examination, veterinary staff determined that the bulldog weighed only 23 pounds (10 kilograms), critically underweight for its breed. The dog appears to have had previous veterinary care, as its ears were cropped, leading investigators to believe it might have been cared for before its tragic abandonment. Fortunately, the dog is slowly recovering in the care of a veterinary team, but the incident raises significant concerns over animal cruelty and the responsibilities of pet ownership. Authorities are appealing to the community for information that could lead to identifying the individual responsible for this act of cruelty. The facts surrounding this incident underscore the urgent need for better animal welfare practices and awareness in the region.