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.

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