MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) – An anonymous tip led to a total of 20 dogs being rescued from a home in Muscatine County.
The dogs were taken to the Muscatine Humane Society where they were cleaned up and received a health examination from a veteran, according to the Muscatine Animal Control Officer Courtney Patel. After police received the anonymous tip, they were able to get a search warrant for the “rescue of threatened animals.”
Thursday, the Muscatine Humane Society closed their doors so they could take care of that animals as they were brought in, officials said.
“They were living in horrible conditions,” Patel said. “They were dirty and malnourished.”
Chris McGinnis, Director of the Muscatine Humane Society, kept her staff after hours to help take care of the animals, officials said. The facility remained closed on Friday to continue to care for the animals but plans to reopen to the public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“The city will not tolerate neglect or abuse of animals,” Patel said. “Thanks to the anonymous citizen we were able to rescue them, and with the Humane Society’s help, we will be able to find them better homes.”
Hoarding situations are not new to the Muscatine Police Department, but there have been an unusual number of situations where a large number of animals were living in dangerous conditions and had to be rescued, officials said.
“The most important thing for the public to do is if they see something, say something,” Patel said. “The smell around a home may be the first clue that something is not right, and we again urge citizens to call the police station nd we will investigate.”
Ownership of the animals will be determined during a court hearing that will be scheduled later, officials said. No charges have been filed at the present time but the investigation continues.
If you seen any suspicious activity, call 563-263-9922, officials said. Callers can identify themselves or remain anonymous.
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