MUSCATINE, Iowa — Dozens of animals were removed from a rural Muscatine property after officials executed a search warrant as part of an animal neglect investigation.
According to the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office, authorities executed the search warrant on Monday, June 17, and found 67 animals living at the property, the majority of which were inside a residence. Two of the animals were found dead.
The remaining animals are being checked and cared for by It Takes a Village Animal Rescue, according to officials. Necropsies are being performed on the two animals found dead.
Officials have deemed the home unsafe for human occupancy due to the interior conditions. It's unclear at this time if a person or people were living in the home.
It Takes a Village Animal Rescue posted on Facebook Wednesday afternoon asking for donations from the community to care for the large influx of animals.
The investigation is ongoing.
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