Animal Cruelty-Animal Abusers of Iowa

15/01/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANURARY 13, 2025

Webster County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $500 for information leading to arrest in several animal neglect cases resulting in death.
Webster County Animal Control is a dedicated animal welfare organization committed to protecting the rights and lives of animals, along with Webster County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the recent cases of animal neglect that resulted in the death of a defenseless animals.
A reward up to $500 is being offered for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible for these tragic acts of animal neglect.
Any person with information is urged to contact the Webster County Communications Center (515) 573-2323 immediately. Tipsters can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers.
Webster County Animal Control is actively working with local law enforcement to investigate the case and is calling on the community to stand together against animal neglect and abuse.

Webster County Crime Stoppers (515) 573-1444 | wccrimestoppers.com | TEXT LEC to 274637 |
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Webster County Animal Protection & Lucky Dog Training

04/01/2025

14/12/2024

HELP NEEDED: When deputies responded to a medical call at a rural residence, they were shocked to come across another level of suffering – dozens of sick cats living in extremely poor conditions alongside the residents.

Our Animal Welfare & Response Team hit the road early yesterday for the 2.5-hour drive in the cold and snow to assist Bremer County deputies and help these cats in crisis.

When our rescue team arrived, we found nearly all of the cats were suffering from serious upper respiratory infections and eye inflammation, and all of them were crawling with fleas and ear mites.

For most of the 27 cats, this life was all they’d ever known. Situations like these are heartbreaking for all involved, and, sadly, innocent animals are caught in the middle.

The cats are now under the care of our Miracle Medical Team and are receiving the help they need. Their recovery will likely take weeks, and that’s where they need you.

To help, please use the button on this post, visit our website at https://ow.ly/WJLn50Uq7rQ, or give via Venmo @ ARL-Iowa.

(While our role in this case is to help the animals, local authorities are working to assist the people in this situation.)

13/12/2024

06/09/2024

Nothing against mutts, I have three. People need to wake up about cross breeding though, you get the health/medical issues of both breeds after shelling out big bucks for the "designer" dog or "hybrid" dog that really isn't one.

Word! 😎

31/08/2024

MASON CITY – A suspected animal abuser was arrested in Mason City this week and remains in jail awaiting court.

On Monday, August 26, a Cerro Gordo county judge approved a search warrant connected to 64-year-old Andres Guilartes Martinez of Mason City. Records show Mason City police assisted on the raid of a residence at 8:01 AM where they determined there was enough evidence to cuff a suspect. Arrested that day was Andres Guilartes Martinez on the following charges:

– 717B.3(5) – Animal Neglect w/Serious Injury or Death

– 717B.3(3) – Animal Neglect with No Injury/Serious Inj/Death

– 351.33 – Rabies Vaccination Violation

– 717B.3(4) – Animal Neglect w/Injury

Guilartes Martinez was booked into the Cerro Gordo County jail on the 26th at 12:58 PM and he remains there, awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for September 6.

MASON CITY - A suspected animal abuser was arrested in Mason City this week and remains in jail awaiting court.

29/08/2024

Neglect and hoarding are animal abuse

09/08/2024

Great teamwork by Webster County Animal Control, Iowa Animal Rescue League, and the Webster County Sheriff's Office in getting these dogs and puppies the help they need and holding their owner accountable.

31/07/2024

Shared post

“Death follows minutes to hours after exposure to a small amount of this toxin." As the weather gets hotter, ponds can start to have "algae blooms." The water itself can look like pea soup, or like green paint is spread on the surface of the water. Some of these blooms are cyanobacteria, which can produce potent toxins. Many dogs are exposed when they wade in the water and either drink the water directly, or lick it off themselves when they come out. There is no antidote; treatment is supportive and many dogs don't survive. If your dog gets into a pond like this, bathe him immediately. If he has any symptoms, bring him right in to a veterinarian. See comments for more information about signs and treatment. (Many ponds that look like this are not dangerous, but it is not possible to tell which ones are toxic and which ones aren't except by having the water tested; therefore, it is safest to keep your pets out.)

13/05/2024

Iowa regularly tops the list for the number of USDA facilities that have violations. Sadly, 37% of those violations in Iowa during the quarter pertained to veterinary care, the attending veterinarian or inadequate veterinary care. Our puppy mills are selling online and to pet stores all over the country.

We need consumers to either adopt from reputable adoption agencies or to research before they buy. Because the public is truly funding the cruel and inhumane puppy mill industry through their purchases.

-Follow our work at Bailing Out Benji-
https://bailingoutbenji.com/puppy-mill-maps/cvi-data/

17/04/2024

On April 12, the Norwalk Police Department responded to a potential animal neglect case at a home in the 2200 block of Windflower Drive. The police department and the Animal Rescue League rescued 57 dogs and three cats from the home. They also found seven dogs deceased inside the home.

The animals were living in f***s and filth, and some were caged. Many are suffering from multiple medical conditions like fleas, loss of fur, mange, cloudy eyes, and various cuts and injuries that require medical treatment, the ARL said.

NORWALK, Iowa– The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is seeking the public’s help for donations after a massive intake of animals last week from a Norwalk home. On April 12, the Norwalk Poli…

01/04/2024

Daniel Gingerich operated at this Cantril, Iowa address. So did Woody Wiley... And Wuanita Swedlund. All were/are extremely problematic USDA licensees and they all have one connection. Steve Kruse.

What is going on with this property and why is there so much suffering associated with one address and one person?

View our latest report into the saga that is Steve Kruse and Stonehenge Kennels.

https://bailingoutbenji.com/kruse-cursed-property/