(KRON) -- A pug in Richmond was recently seized from its owner, Contra Costa Animal Services officials said, after it received an outpouring of concern from pug enthusiasts on social media. CCAS provided on update on the pug, named Tyson, over the weekend. "As part of our ongoing investigation, CC AS has taken Tyson -- the pug in question -- into custody after a pre-seizure hearing. This is still an active investigation, and we cannot share further details at this time," Contra Costa Animal Services wrote. A video of Tyson went viral last week when it appeared on a Facebook page, "THE PUG QUEEN." The video shows a man striking the small fawn-colored pug with a closed fist in a yard. The dog is connected to a leash. Thousands of comments voicing outrage and concerns on the page followed. Emergency 911 dispatchers were overwhelmed by the volume of calls it received as people demanded that the Richmond Police Department do something to protect the pug from its owner. RPD said officers went to the Richmond home, questioned the owner, and left the pug at home. Police said the owner’s actions did not warrant a criminal investigation. "We understand that many might find the video upsetting," the police department wrote. "Our dispatch center has received a heavy influx of calls regarding this incident. We ask that you refrain from calling to report this incident, as we are already aware of it, and the numerous calls we are receiving could potentially delay our dispatcher's ability to provide emergency medical assistance." "THE PUG QUEEN" wrote on Facebook, "If this abuse case was handled properly by the authorities none of this drama would have happened." After police handed off the investigation to Contra Costa Animal Services, a pre-seizure hearing was held on Friday afternoon. CCAS said it took custody of Tyson at the end of the hearing. CCAS said anyone who has questions or concerns about the pug can email asdweb@asd.cccounty.us. ...read more read less