Rescue ranch takes in animals rescued after animal cruelty investigation

San Elizario, Texas (KVIA) -- One hundred animals have been rescued and transported to a ranch after an investigation led to a man's arrest and an animal cruelty charge, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. The animals were transported to a nonprofit animal rescue called Gracey's Rescue Ranch.

Santos Gordillo Torres allegedly neglected dozens of animals in San Elizario, the sheriff's office said. Authorities reported seeing unsanitary conditions with signs of malnourishment.

According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, J. Murphy, an El Paso County Animal Welfare officer, saw the animals lacked basic care like food, water and shelter.

After his first observation of the neglected animals, Officer Murphy issued a 24-hour notice to Torres, telling him to get the animals veterinarian care, documents said.

The next day, Officer Murphy alleged Torres made no effort to get the animals proper care or improve their living conditions, documents said.

The animals were transported to a nonprofit animal rescue called Gracey's Rescue Ranch.

ABC-7 reached out to Gracey's Rescue Ranch for an update on the animals' conditions.