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Laredo Tackles Animal Cruelty | Laredo News
Laredo police are making progress on animal cruelty cases, with 21 investigations and 5 arrests this year—down from 41 cases and 18 arrests last year—but say they need more resources to tackle the issue effectively. A viral case involving a 60-year-old woman, Maria Teresa Garcia, who had a dog chained with metal wire in her truck, has intensified public pressure. The city council is now considering new legislation that would grant police broader authority to intervene swiftly, potentially transforming how animal welfare cases are handled in the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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