Overview
- A property owner reported on Nov. 15 that multiple dogs were in poor condition on land where they had allowed a friend to operate a nonprofit pet rescue.
- Deputies contacted the rescue operator and, according to authorities, gave an opportunity to address the animals’ health concerns.
- The owner called deputies back on Nov. 16 after finding several dead dogs on the property.
- The Animal Humane Society removed the surviving dogs and transported them for veterinary evaluation, law enforcement said.
- Investigators say the case remains open with a report sent to the Watonwan County Attorney’s Office, no arrests or suspects have been disclosed, and the number of animals has not been specified.