
Luna County Sheriff Kelly Gannaway said that deputies took the initial report, and filed charges on Michael Muir, age 63, of 10 misdemeanor counts of negligently mistreating or tormenting an animal.
Sheriff Gannaway said that he and his department takes this incident seriously, and are continuing the investigation and follow up. The 6th Judicial District Attorney’s office has been consulted, as well as the Deming-Luna County Humane Society, Animal Control and the next steps will likely include requesting assistance from the Humane Society of United States and or the ASPCA (American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.)
The conditions at Ruff Ruff Animal Sanctuary are being investigated, and appropriate action will continue to be taken.