Updated: 11/4/2009 5:04:04 PM
Records show at least three dogs were starved to death at the city-operated Memphis Animal Shelter.
The Commercial Appeal reported details of a search warrant executed last week were made public Tuesday.
The raid by Shelby County Sheriff's officers came after a whistleblower complained animals were being mistreated.
Citing records, the newspaper reported a female mixed breed puppy that was brought to the shelter in August died within three weeks of what was described as "non-accidental starvation." A veterinarian said the dog had lost one-quarter of her body weight.
District Attorney Bill Gibbons said criminal charges are possible in the case.
City animal services administrator Ernest Alexander and 10 shelter employees were relieved of duty.
