New Mexico authorities found parts of a dead chihuahua , dachshund , in a freezer . They say a man admitted killing the animal for use as food . Eating meat is legal in New Mexico and many other states . After killing the animal , skinning it and burying parts of it in the yard , `` he said that he ... found ( a ) recipe for dogs online '' and found states where eating dogs is allowed , the complaint says . Sheriff : Not filed due to how it was done , depending on family .
New Mexico authorities found parts of a dead chihuahua , dachshund , in a freezer . They say a man admitted killing the animal for use as food . Eating meat is legal in New Mexico and many other states . Sheriff : Not filed due to how it was done , depending on family .