Arrest made in case where Dog’s Muzzle was taped

(WOLO) (WCIV)– North Charleston police say they have arrested a man suspected of taping a dog’s muzzle shut with electrical tape. William Leonard Dodson, 41, of Quitman Street in North Charleston is facing charges of ill treatment of an animal involving torture, North Charleston police spokesman Spencer Pryor said. He is expected to appear in bond court Tuesday. The dog, named Caitlyn by the Charleston Animal Society, has attracted worldwide attention since she was discovered bleeding with her tongue sticking out last week. Officials said Caitlyn has graduated from intravenous fluids to normal foods and oral medications. The most recent photo shows a much happier dog holding a piece of rawhide in her mouth. he dog underwent a small surgery on her lip on Sunday but doctors say they are pleased with her progress and delayed plans for tongue surgery to see how well she heals on her own. “We have the greatest of hopes for this beautiful girl! Many thanks to the dedicated staff at Veterinary Specialty Care in Mount Pleasant, including Dr. Kelli Klein and Dr. Henri Bianucci,” the Animal Society update said.