Local and county animal control officials acknowledge they could have been more aggressive with Elisao Jimenez, the Temecula man at the center of last month's allegations of animal cruelty, according to our media partner the North County Times.
Yet without more legal authority, resources and clear evidence of cruelty, officials as well as state and national animal advocates say the tragedy could not have been prevented, the paper reported.
More than 200 dead cats and dogs were found decomposing in plastic bags at Jimenez's Liefer Road residence Jan. 23. An additional 104 feral and disease-ridden animals were found alive, but later were euthanized. Nine puppies and one adult dog were saved and are recovering.
For the full story read the North County Times article "Obstacles Blocked Search of Property, Officials Say."
