Abuse of animals Cedar Rapids, IA (US) Incident Date: Sunday, Jul 17, 2005 County: Linn Local Map: available Disposition: Convicted Case Images: 8 files available Abuser/Suspect: Michael Louis Hopkins

Case ID: 5737 Classification: Other Animal: cat, dog (non pit-bull), bird (pet), other companion animal, marine animal (pet) View more cases in IA (US) Login to Watch this Case

Michael Hopkins intentionally left the following animals in a house with no food/water or air conditioning in 90 degree outside weather: 

One 13 yr old Dachsund, one Domestic Cat, two African Grays, one Cockatiel, one Turtle, and several fish.

One 6 yr old Doberman was left outside in a concrete kennel.

The following animals perished before they could be rescued: 2 African Grays, 1 Cockateil, 1 Turtle, and several fish.

The Dachsund was euthanized on Sept 16, 2005 due to severe dehydration.

The Doberman, which was rescued, has pressure point scars from being left in a concrete kennel outside with no bedding. Both of the Doberman's bottom canine teeth are broken from him attempting to chew his way out of the kennel. The dog now suffers from a severe anxiety problem from his ordeal.

Michael Hopkins pled guilty on Sept 16, 2005 to Abuse of Animals and received a $50.00 fine plus court cost. Total: $96.00

Michael Hopkins also pled guilty and was convicted in 1988 of laciviious acts with a child under 12 yrs of age.

There is currently a domestic violence abuse case in the Iowa Supreme Court involving Michael Hopkins.

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Court Docket # 06571CRNT15336 (LINN)

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