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Harlingen man accused of ‘starving’ two dogs, abusing horse
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· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Cameron County Sheriff's Office arrested a 66-year-old man on Saturday.
A Harlingen man is facing charges related to animal cruelty. The Cameron County Sheriff's Office arrested a 66-year-old man on Saturday. An investigation began on May 21 after a welfare concern was reported regarding two dogs and a horse.
The concern was raised when a citizen noticed the animals appeared to be starving. The citizen had been feeding the dogs, which included a German Shepherd and a Chihuahua, since the homeowner had been absent for about five days. Further details about the case are available from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office, including the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the condition of the animals.
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Category: safety Published: June 21, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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