Authorities said dozens of cats and dogs were found abandoned at a farm Hancock County. The animals were found on the afternoon of Aug 13. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa was called out to a farm just north of Clear Lake.
Josh Colvin, of the Animal Rescue League, said the animals were living in horrible conditions.
There were "makeshift kennels, dead dogs scattered throughout the property with live dogs, there was fecal matter underneath the kennels about 3 foot deep," he said.
Officials found eight dead dogs and 30 other cats and dogs abandoned without food and water.
The animals were brought to the Animal Rescue League where they received food, shelter and water.
For now, the animals will stay at the Animal Rescue League until an investigation is wrapped up.
"We're going to evaluate their temperament, evaluate their health, we're hoping that all of them can go up for adoption," Colvin said.
No arrests have been made in the case, but police are investigating.
Those who would like to adopt one of those abandoned cats or dogs can call the Animal Rescue League at (515) 262-9503. Case UpdatesThe Hancock County Attorney says they have information that suggests the Hales are in Oregon. The county attorney says because all of their charges are misdemeanors, the warrant is only good in Iowa.
Once they return to the state, the Hales can be taken into custody. | Source: KIMT - Oct 18, 2005
Update posted on Oct 20, 2005 - 12:13AM |
A couple sought on 25 animal neglect charges was believed to have fled the state, according to a Hancock County sheriff�s report.
Warrants were issued for Richard Hale, 43, and Leslie Hale, 41, after authorities found mistreated animals in their home � 35 dogs, two cats and a rabbit, the report said.
Eight of the dogs, confined without food or water, were dead. Most of the others were in poor condition.
The survivors were taken to the Des Moines Animal Rescue League and the Humane Society of Northern Iowa, where shelter manager Tracy Hamand said the dogs were ��a little hungry.��
The Hales were being sought on 25 counts of animal neglect, including eight serious misdemeanors.
If convicted, they could face up to nine and a half years in jail and fines of up to $28,500. | Source: The Des Moines Register - Aug 16, 2005
Update posted on Aug 16, 2005 - 5:08PM |
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