MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Mayor Paul Young announced Tuesday that he has ended Ty Coleman's appointment as the Director of Memphis Animal Services effective immediately. Coleman was originally appointed interim director during the previous administration and confirmed as director in January 2024. However, WREG Investigators have reported extensively on Coleman since he was placed on leave in June. Earlier that week, MAS confirmed that a dog was found unresponsive in a play yard, and the animal’s death was likely heat-related. The chairwoman of a city advisory committee overseeing MAS said there was no question Lulu died from the heat since her body temperature was over 109 degrees. Memphis Animal Services director placed on leave A further investigation into Coleman's background uncovered that prior to coming to Memphis, Coleman worked as the “animal services manager for the city of Midland," Texas. But our Nexstar station in Midland reported there was a distemper outbreak under his reign, and that he did not successfully complete his one-year probation. In that station’s coverage, Coleman admitted during public remarks at a Midland City Council meeting that he was let go. He also expressed concerns that a dog died after being left in the heat at the Midland shelter. “Ever since I was let go, everybody has been upset with the city and everything that has happened and unfortunately, lets me know and asks me for advice on how to get through their day and unfortunately, it resulted in another dog dying,” Coleman said at the time. In November, it was uncovered that Coleman had also been fired from his animal services manager position in Sherman, Texas. Suspended MAS director didn’t admit 2nd firing on city application Employment files from that position stated that in less than a year there several complaints were filed. They alleged Coleman was living with his partner and hired him at the shelter because of their romantic relationship. The file goes on to state that he and the partner reportedly engaged in sexual acts at the work site on/off work hours, and when they broke up, Coleman may have harassed and treated him unfairly on the job. City officials state Coleman downplayed and later lied about how involved the relationship was. Ultimately, Coleman was fired in July 2020 despite his claims that the city went off hearsay. Since Coleman was placed on leave, Mary Claire Borys has served as manager at the shelter while long-term solutions are explored. According to a City Spokesperson, the Director position will be posted on the City HR's portal within the week. WREG has reached out to Coleman and is waiting to hear back.