A South Sioux City, NE dog has been "tagged"

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By Forrest Saunders, Multimedia Journalist - email

By Tia Heidebrecht, Chief Photographer - bio | email

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (KTIV) -

South Sioux City Police say the dog got away from owners Saturday.

The animal was found the next day, but it's fur was spray painted with graffiti.

Paint was on the dog's head and all across its body.

The department and the South Sioux City Animal Control are investigating the incident, calling it animal abuse.

Anyone with information should contact police at 402-494-7555 or Animal Control at 402-494-7550.

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A South Sioux City, NE dog has been "tagged" - KTIV News 4 Sioux City IA: News, Weather and Sports

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