Man charged with animal cruelty after dead dogs found at Southwest Side home, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A 76-year-old man was arrested after officers found multiple dead dogs at his Southwest Side home on Sunday, according to San Antonio police.

Raul Canales Jr. has been charged with four counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals, Bexar County court records show.

Officers responded to the scene just after 1:35 p.m. in the 500 block of Cavalier Avenue, following a report that Canales was killing dogs.

Upon arrival, SAPD said its officers found Canales and discovered several dead dogs.

Animal Care Services (ACS) also responded to investigate. The agency took custody of all other living animals on the property.

According to jail records, Canales was booked into the Bexar County Adult Detention Center on a $100,000 bond.

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