Back to her old self! Caitlyn the dog who suffered grotesque injuries after her snout was wrapped shut with tape is on the mend

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  • A 15-month-old dog named Caitlyn that was found with her snout taped is doing well and does not require additional surgery 
  • The dog was found on a porch on May 27 in critical condition
  • Caitlyn's snout was swollen and her tongue was discolored and oozing blood
  • She underwent surgery to repair her lips and cheek  

By Charlene Adams For Dailymail.com

Published: 00:21 EST, 13 June 2015 | Updated: 07:35 EST, 13 June 2015

A 15-month-old dog named Caitlyn that was found with her snout taped shut so tightly she needed surgery is doing well and does not require additional procedures, animal society officials said.

Charleston Animal Society officials announced Friday that Caitlyn, a stray dog found in North Charleston, South Carolina in May, does not require additional surgery to her mutilated snout.

In a Facebook post on the society's page, an administrator wrote that a veterinarian concluded that the dog's original incisions are healed. 

Recovery: A 15-month-old dog named Caitlyn that was found with her snout taped shut so tightly she needed surgery is doing well and does not require additional procedures

The dog, a Chocolate Staffie Mix, was found on a doorstep with the electrical tape wrapped tightly around her muzzle, Fox Carolina reports. 

The person took the dog to the society and Caitlyn, listed in critical condition, underwent surgery to repair her cheek and lips.

Court documents state that when Caitlyn was taken in, her snout was swollen and her tongue was swollen, bruised, discolored and oozing blood, Fox reports. 

Wounds: Officials said Caitlyn's tongue had no blood flow since it became stuck between her teeth due to the tight tape wrapping for between 36 and 48 hours before she was found

Officials said Caitlyn's tongue had no blood flow since it became stuck between her teeth due to the tight tape wrapping. 

A vet earlier in the week said that the pooch would need additional surgery to treat a wound underneath her chin, but declared on Friday that it would not be necessary. 

William Leonard Dodson, 41, was arrested and charged with animal cruelty on June 4 in the case of the abused dog. 

Snout: Charleston Animal Society officials announced Friday that Caitlyn, a stray dog found in North Charleston, South Caolina in May, does not require additional surgery to her mutilated snout

Snout: Charleston Animal Society officials announced Friday that Caitlyn, a stray dog found in North Charleston, South Caolina in May, does not require additional surgery to her mutilated snout

Pain: According to officials at the Charleston Animal Society, the muzzle may have been wrapped between 36 and 48 hours long. Caitlyn and her muzzle are seen here without the tape 
Pain: According to officials at the Charleston Animal Society, the muzzle may have been wrapped between 36 and 48 hours long. Caitlyn and her muzzle are seen here without the tape 

Barking: he man arrested in the dog's case told a witness that he taped the dog's snout because it wouldn't stop barking 

His bail was set at $50,000 and he was ordered to surrender a second dog he owned at his residence, police told Fox. 

Court documents stated that Dodson bought the dog at the end of May for $20 and told the woman he bought it from that he had taped the dog's snout because she wouldn't stop barking.

Treatment: Caitlyn is seen lying down next to a worker from the Charleston Animal Society; over the weekend she underwent hyperbaric and cold laser treatment to save damaged tissue in her mouth

Treatment: Caitlyn is seen lying down next to a worker from the Charleston Animal Society; over the weekend she underwent hyperbaric and cold laser treatment to save damaged tissue in her mouth

Dodson, who laughed about the claim, reportedly also told the woman that he chained the dog in his front yard but the pooch broke free and escaped, Fox reports, citing an affidavit.  

According to society officials, the tape may have been wrapped for between 36 and 48 hours. 

For more information on the Charleston Animal Society, you can check out their website, and if you are interested in donating to Toby's Fund, click here.

Investigation: Animal society officials said an investigation is being conducted by North Charleston Animal Control

Investigation: Animal society officials said an investigation is being conducted by North Charleston Animal Control

Arrest: William Leonard Dodson, 41, was charged with ill treatment of animals, he was forced to surrender a second dog he owned 

Arrest: William Leonard Dodson, 41, was charged with ill treatment of animals, he was forced to surrender a second dog he owned 

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