Animal Cruelty
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 18, 2026.
Public comments (9)
Expressed frustration over animal cruelty issues on streets and called for stronger enforcement and education.
City Council - Aug 18, 2026 · 1:53:58 →Advocated for increased animal services enforcement for trap-neuter-return and opposed the removal of the duck pond at Ascarate Park.
City Council - Jun 23, 2026 · 1:32:35 →Highlighted animal cruelty issues, reported local enforcement gaps, and promoted community awareness and reporting mechanisms.
City Council - Apr 1, 2026 · 1:33:22 →Raised concerns about animal cruelty, advocating for stronger enforcement and urging the city to use its platform to educate the public.
City Council - Mar 17, 2026 · 1:13:02 →Asked whether the city has authorized pigeon trapping and called for transparency.
City Council - Feb 17, 2026 · 1:43:47 →Argued that mass trapping of pigeons constitutes animal cruelty under Texas Penal Code 42.092 and disrupts urban ecosystems.
City Council - Feb 17, 2026 · 1:37:01 →Expressed concern over commercial trapping of pigeons in city parks without proper licensing.
City Council - Feb 17, 2026 · 1:36:52 →Exposed unregulated pigeon trapping and highlighted severe animal cruelty incidents in the city.
City Council - Feb 3, 2026 · 2:33:06 →Urged the public to report animal cruelty and thanked police and animal services for their work.
City Council - Jan 6, 2026 · 1:05:56 →News & external sources (10)
Woman charged after dogs found 'visibly underweight'
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A woman was charged Monday, Oct. 5, with cruelty to non-livestock animals after several dogs were found "visibly underweight." On May 19, an Animal Protection officer responded to a home in Northeast El Paso, located at 8312 P...
Police seek justice for abandoned pup in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Authorities are seeking out justice for an "abandoned pup" that they said was left in Downtown El Paso. El Paso Crime Stoppers posted about the alleged crime on Wednesday, August 27, also known as National Dog Day. Footage sho...
'Maple' the puppy finds home after horrific abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Animal advocates filled the courtroom Friday, Aug. 21, as an alleged repeat animal abuser appeared before a judge and faced calls for accountability. According to a court coordinator for Judge William Moody, Carlos Jose Ferna...
El Paso man convicted of animal cruelty arrested in new puppy abuse case
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A man, previously convicted of animal cruelty and placed on probation after his five-year prison sentence was suspended, was arrested after allegedly dragging and kicking a puppy, according to the El Paso Police Department. C...
Abandoned iguana found duct-taped to tree in Missouri
City officials are asking for the public's help after an iguana was found abandoned and duct-taped to a tree along a walking trail in Dardenne Park in St. Peters, Missouri.
100+ dead dogs found at California rescue amid animal cruelty investigation
After months of investigation into a Northern California animal rescue, Humboldt County deputies uncovered a "horrific scene" this week while excavating the site.
2 people arrested for animal cruelty after dog left in vehicle dies
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two people have been arrested and are facing animal cruelty charges after they allegedly left dogs in an unattended vehicle and one of the animals died, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said. Manuel Frias, 59, and...
Livestreamer charged after video appears to show shooting of alligator in Everglades
A popular livestreamer known as "Clavicular" was charged last week in connection to a viral video that appears to show him firing a gun at an alligator in the Florida Everglades.
Man arrested after abandoned puppies found in box in desert
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office found a box of puppies in Fabens, which led to the arrest of a 54-year-old man on Friday, April 24. Carlos Flores was arrested and charged with cruelty to non-livestock...
Man arrested after throwing dogs during 'mental breakdown' in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 25-year-old man was arrested in Las Cruces for extreme animal cruelty after throwing his mother's two dogs during a "mental breakdown," according to the arrest affidavit obtained by KTSM. Rudy Esteban Baca is facing two...