LUIS ALBERTO VALLELANES arrested - More than a hundred birds and five dogs removed from his duplex

- Tennessee, USA -

The Memphis Police Department arrested 47-years-old LUIS ALBERTO VALLELANES (pictured).

Police said it all started with a noise complaint by a neighbor of one Nutbush home.

Animal Control Officers with Memphis Animal Services responded to VALLELANES’ home in the 4000 block of Bayliss Avenue after a neighbor complained that there were multiple noisy roosters, chickens, and pigs.

ACO went to the property to confront VALLELANES.  He became defensive, and caused a disturbance, so Memphis Police were called in for assistance.

ACO said he took about three to four dogs inside the house from the backyard.

ACO reported seeing a dog, who was tied to an iron chain, with injuries that could be similar to injuries caused by dogfighting. According to ACO, the dog also had a swollen, fresh bite on the front of the neck, along with abrasions on both his ears, bloodshot eyes, and a slight limp.

Oficers also saw roosters, hens and chickens who were being kept in inadequate, cramped, and feces-coated cages. The cages had no bedding or protection from the elements.

ACO that the roosters had their combs and spurs cut, an indication of cockfighting.

On Monday, January 8, 2024, Memphis Police assisted MAS ACO with the removal of more than a hundred birds and five dogs.

In a Facebook post, MAS said: “Our final count was 107 birds from this case.”

The post goes on to say: “Memphis Animal Services has just taken in 85 birds from one location in what may be a long, drawn-out court case. We do not have the staff, space, or other resources to care for [these] many animals, and an intake this huge will impact the level of care received across all areas of the building.”

As explained in the post, what would help MAS cope with this new challenge is fosters and adopters for cats and dogs who were already at the shelter.

MAS advised that none of the birds are available at this time, and they don't know if or when they will be.

Please check with MAS if you are interested in adopting and/or fostering. Thank you!

VALLELANES is charged with one felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals. Online arrest records maintained by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office show that VALLELANES’ hearing is scheduled for January 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

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MARKECIO L. GRAHAM arrested for starving his dogs – One was found dead

- Tennessee, USA -

~ Update: December 18, 2023

I am overjoyed to let you know that Roselyn was adopted!

MAS tell  me “Roselyn got adopted by a great family at 12 Hours of Christmas.” The amazing family has another female Pitbull  so Roselyn will be playing and have fun with her new sister Lily.

~ Update: November 30, 2023

I heard back from MAS and no additional information could be disclosed regarding the deceased furbaby as the investigation is still active.

With regard to the furbaby who was found alive, Roselyn, I was told that she is approximately 1 year old and “her weight on intake was 32.8 lbs.”

I was further told:

“Today, Roselyn had:

Schirmer Tear Test: Right eye: 20; Left eye: 13 (She was very squirmy because she understandably didn’t like having her eye poked, but these results could indicate a mild/early dry eye condition)

Fecal float: Positive for whipworms (she will most likely get prescribed Panacur for that tomorrow)

Clinic staff experience with her was that she is friendly. She has bilateral scarring at the base of both ears, suggestive of healed fly strike. She is also underweight, and we plan to recheck her weight in 7 and 21 days.

She did well in playgroup! She was good with introductions but often preferred to be on her own.”

~Original story:

Authorities arrested 28-years-old MARKECIO L. GRAHAM (pictured) and charged him with felony aggravated cruelty to animals.

On the afternoon of Sunday, November 26, 2023, Memphis Animal Services received an animal cruelty call and responded to a property on Palmetto Avenue, Breedlove Street, to investigate.

In the backyard of the residence, a MAS officer found two Pitbulls. Sadly, one was deceased and decomposed. The other one had been feeding on the decomposed Pitbull.

According to the MAS officer, there were no signs of shelter, food, or water for the Voiceless Victims.

GRAHAM admitted the Pitbulls were his and said that he last fed them three weeks ago.

GRAHAM was placed under arrest and booked into the Shelby County Jail on a $15,000 bond.

Records show he is still in custody and he is expected to appear in court on November 29, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

Authorities did not disclose the name of the deceased furbaby, so I took the liberty of naming him/her Flower for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.

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TIERNEY MAZHEE DRAPER arrested after she cruelly starved her dog to death

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The Memphis Police Department arrested 21-years-old TIERNEY MAZHEE DRAPER (pictured).

According to the police, on October 12, 2023, DRAPER took her 2-year-old black Labrador retriever to the Humane Society, and an employee of Memphis Animal Services noticed that the dog was so malnourished and underweight to the extent that his/her bones were showing.

Police were called in. Sadly, the Voiceless Victim died in the parking lot before getting a chance to enter the shelter to be examined and treated.

The responding officer made contact with DRAPER and she said that she had had the dog for almost a year. DRAPER went on to say that the dog had not been fed since August because she could not afford to buy food.

According to the affidavit obtained by Voice For Us, DRAPER “advised that she knew something was wrong with the dog but did not seek medical help for the dog due to the possibility of a veterinary bill.”

DRAPER was arrested and charged with one felony count of aggravated animal cruelty. Online arrest records show she was released from the Shelby County Jail on October 18, 2023.

Authorities did not disclose additional information about the furvictim. I took the liberty of naming him/her Lotus for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.

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