- 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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GALLEGOS’ mugshot shared from the El Paso Police Department
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What an miserable life that precious Soul endured. Too bad the punishment isn’t exactly what the victim has been subjected. Gallegos is just another POS that obviously has zero feelings for anyone but himself. Thank goodness this baby was rescued. This Texas summer has been brutal & to think he’s been tethered in the elements is sickening. Prayers for this baby.