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DEVAN GALLEGOS arrested after dog found with chain collar cutting into his/her neck

- Texas, USA -

 

The El Paso Police Department arrested 27-year-old DEVAN GALLEGOS (pictured).

 

According to police, on July 16, 2024, the Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit responded to a residence on the 1200 block of Airway Boulevard regarding a dog who had a chain collar embedded in his/her neck.

 

Investigators learned that GALLEGOS kept the dog tethered with the chain collar which progressively cut into the furvictim’s neck.

 

After the chain collar was removed, the furvictim was taken to be treated and then released to the Humane Society of El Paso.

 

GALLEGOS was arrested on August 23, 2024, and booked into the El Paso County Jail.

He was charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals: kill/poison/serious bodily injury, a third-degree felony. GALLEGOS was released on August 26, 2024, after posting a $10,000 bond.

 

The use of chains or heavy weights to restrain dogs was outlawed by the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act in 2022.

 

If I hear back from the El Paso PD with information about the dog, I will post an update.

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the El Paso Police Department. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

 

GALLEGOS’ mugshot shared from the El Paso Police Department




 
 
 

Family of late French actor Alain Delon refuse to put down his dog

- France -

 

How many of you have watched his movies and how many ladies among you found him handsome?

 

88-year-old French actor Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon, simply known by his stage name Alain Delon, passed away on August 18, 2024.

 

A request expressed by Mr. Delon regarding his dog, a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois named Loubo whom he adopted in 2014 from a shelter, sparked an outcry from animal rights activists.

 

In a 2018 interview with Paris Match, Mr. Delon said he wanted Loubo euthanized and buried with him in the cemetery of his home in the village of Douchy in the Loiret. He said: “He’s my end of life dog … I love him like a child. He misses me when I’m not there.” He then explained: “I’ve had 50 dogs in my life, but I have a particular relationship with this one. If I die before him, I’ll ask the veterinarian for us to leave together. ... I’d prefer that to knowing that he would let himself die on my tomb amid so much suffering.”

 

Mr. Delon created a chapel in the cemetery of his home containing the remains of at least thirty-five (35) of his dogs.

 

After Mr. Delon’s death, animal rights activists and concerned citizens raised the alarm about Loubo’s fate.

 

Following criticism from animal welfare groups, Mr. Delon’s family confirmed on August 20, 2024, that they would not be granting Mr. Delon’s controversial dying wish.

 

On the same day, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, a prominent French animal rights group founded by the famed French film star, who was close with Mr. Delon, said in a post on X that Mr. Delon’s relatives had confirmed that Loubo “has his home and his family” and will not be euthanized.

 

France’s Society for the Protection of Animals welcomed the family’s decision.

 

According to The Associated Press, SPA President Guillaume Sanchez told the news agency: “ ‘Our phone lines were saturated’ with calls by people worried about the dog.”

He also said that while Loubo “will probably be very sad to have lost the affection of Mr. Delon,” “…we are totally against the idea that anyone euthanizes an animal for this reason, Delon or no Delon. ... Organizations that work to protect animals want society to develop awareness that an animal is an individual, separate being.”

 

Mr. Delon was a longtime friend of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation and helped raise money for its causes.

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MICHAEL J. DIAZ arrested – Three dead dogs and four malnourished dogs found at his home

- Rhode Island, USA -

 

~ Update: August 31, 2024

 

On August 27, 2024, MICHAEL J. DIAZ was arraigned in Kent County District Court on four misdemeanor counts of unnecessary cruelty to animals, failing to provide adequate living conditions, food and water, and three felony counts unnecessary cruelty to animals resulting in death.

 

DIAZ did not enter a plea and was released on $5,000 personal recognizance.



~ Update: August 27, 2024

 

I heard back from the Warwick Police Department. With regards to the deceased furvictims, I was told: “There is a necropsy exam scheduled, however, malnourishment and abuse appear to be obvious contributing factors in their death.  Fighting may be an additional cause.  The exam will assist in determining the exact cause of death for each animal.”

 

I was further told that: “The defendant was seen in court today for arraignment and released on $1,000.00 PR and has a Felony Screening date of 12/2/2024.”

 

Please find below the answers from the Warwick Police Department to my questions:

 

Voice For Us: With regard to the dogs who were found deceased, was the arrestee able to provide their age, name, breed, and gender?

Police: These details were not provided by Diaz.  The exam will provide further information.

 

Voice For Us: Regarding the rescued dogs, what additional information can you provide? 

Police: They have been transported to the Warwick Animal Shelter to receive additional food, care, and treatment.

 

Voice For Us: Are there any pictures of the dogs that you can share for my article?

Police: Not at this time.

 

Voice For Us: Why did the arrestee have so many dogs? Was he breeding or fighting them?

Police: That is still under investigation.

 

 

~ Original story:



The Warwick Police Department arrested 22-year-old MICHAEL J. DIAZ (pictured).

 

Warwick police and Animal Control were called to a home on 222 Sand Pond Road after receiving a report about a dog who was in the backyard and that appeared to be malnourished and in poor health.

 

Responding officers found a dog who was severely emaciated and had open sores.

 

While in the backyard, officers could hear additional dogs inside the home …”and detected a strong odor of feces, urine and decay emanating from the inside. Based on the circumstances, Warwick Police Detectives obtained a search warrant for the property,” police said in a release.

 

The warrant sadly led to the discovery of three deceased dogs. Officials also found four live dogs who were emaciated and were taken to the Warwick Animal Shelter.

 

In connection with this case, police arrested DIAZ on August 26, 2024, and charged him with three felony counts of unnecessary cruelty to animals resulting death and four misdemeanor counts of unnecessary cruelty to animals by failing to provide adequate living conditions, food and water.

 

DIAZ will be held at the police station until his hearing at the Third District Court in Kent County on August 27, 2024.

 

Police said the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this case should contact Sgt. Nate Chea at (401) - 468 - 4261 or the Warwick police tip line at (401) - 468 - 4233. Thank you!

 

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Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Warwick Police Department provided to Voice For Us. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

 

DIAZ’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Warwick Police Department




 
 
 

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