MICHIGAN CITY, Mich. -- The Michigan City Police Department says a viral video that raised concern over animal treatment by the city's Animal Control department does not depict abuse.

Some social media accounts speculated that the video appeared to show an Animal Control officer mishandling a dog in his care. Police officials say the incident was already under investigation prior to social media attention. The department concluded that the clip did not capture the full context of the situation, and that there was no evidence of abuse.

Officials say the particular dog in the video has documented high-energy and aggressive behavior, including attacking other dogs. A statement from the department says pepper spray was once needed to stop this dog from attaching another animal.

The department says the video shows the officer handling and securing the dog.

Officials encourage anyone with concerns over animal care to report them to the police.