The Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for tips leading to the capture of those responsible for zip-tying a Doberman’s mouth and abandoning him in South Bend..

The dog, renamed Zeus, was found with his mouth tied shut but was rescued by a South Bend police officer who ended up adopting the dog.

The Humane Society urges anyone with information to come forward.

The South Bend Animal Resource Center is also investigating, and tips can be reported at 574-233-0311.