- New Mexico, USA -
~ Update: June 23, 2023
I have emailed Ms. Tiffany Chamblee, Bernalillo County Animal Care Services Engagement and Outreach Manager, and asked her whether they found any deceased dogs on the property.
Ms. Chamblee tells me that “There were no animals that were found deceased at the property however, there were eight dogs with neurological symptoms, severe injury or non-social behavior that did require euthanasia.”
Ms. Chamblee also said: “The remaining 47 dogs are expected to make a full recovery after some medical and behavioral attention. Their ages range from 5 weeks to 7 years and there is a variety of males and females with some of the females being pregnant and/or just giving birth. They seem to be doing well given the circumstance. Most are very social.”
~ Original story:
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen announced the arrest of 62-years-old JOHN ANTHONY LOPEZ and his brother 55-years-old MICHAEL LAWRENCE LOPEZ ( both pictured).
In a press release, Sheriff Allen said that on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, his Special Victims Unit (SVU) Detectives, working closely with animal control, executed a warrant at a property on 3501 Camino Alameda SW.
According to the release, at the residence were approximately fifty-five Pitbulls “in various stages of neglect, some appearing to have not eaten in quite some time.” Several of them also displayed “injuries indicative of abuse.” Officials said there was no sign of food on the property. Animal control relocated the Voiceless Victims “to various locations across the county where they would receive emergency medical attention and much-needed care”, stated the release.
Officials also found and rescued “an elderly woman living in poor conditions” identified as the duo’s mother.
The two brothers were arrested and charged with extreme animal cruelty (felony) and abuse of a resident.
As stated in the press release, “The operation was part of a larger initiative to address suspected animal cruelty, a focus that has been consistently emphasized under Sheriff Allen's administration.”
The investigation is ongoing, and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office asks anyone with additional information on this case or any other instances of animal cruelty or neglect to come forward by contacting non-emergency dispatch at (505) - 798- 7000. Thank you!
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