21 Dogs Seized in Doña Ana County

It's April 23rd. This is El Paso News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.

Animal Control Officers in Doña Ana County discovered 21 dogs in terrible condition at a home in Chaparral, New Mexico.

Some were dead, others severely malnourished and neglected, prompting a major seizure operation.

On Tuesday, April 21st, officers served a warrant with sheriff's deputies and removed the animals from the property on Palmer Street.

They worked alongside the county's vets to assess and transport the dogs right away.

The homeowner had a prior arrest, in this case highlights the rough realities in that semi-rural spot near El Paso.

Out of the 21, three were already dead on site, one pastor in transport, and another had to be euthanized due to its dire state, one even.

Slipped away before capture, 15 dogs made it to the county facility where they're getting food, medical care, and support.

Two of them are pregnant. The investigation is ongoing as legal steps move forward.

County rules cap properties as six dogs or cats without a permit, and even then, 15 is the max allowed, underscoring why this bus went down the way it did.