Heather D. Jensen, 33, and Terry S. Bogard, 63, face 26 counts each of intentionally or negligently mistreating animals, according to a criminal complaint.
Jensen operated "Lucky Mutts" dog rescue at a home in the 1400 block of Harmony Dr., with Bogard, her boyfriend, according to the complaint.
"As I came near the residence I could smell a strong odor of urine (ammonia)... As the door was opened I observed approximately 12 small dog cages containing large dogs. Many of the cages appeared to be too small to allow the dogs to move freely within them. The cages were all stacked on top of each other, two cages high."
The complaint says the walls of the home were streaked with "mud or feces," and the floors were covered "in a thick coat of dog fur."
The smell of urine was so strong that one responding officer reported "I was able to stay inside of the home approximately 30 seconds."
"No animal should be living like that that's deplorable," said James Gordon, a neighbor. "We thought they were actually taking good care of the animals that were in the house, but unfortunately that's not the case."
In all, 26 dogs were removed from the home. 24 were taken to the humane society, while two were turned over to family members as they belonged to Jensen.
Lucky Mutts Rescue didn't return our request for comment, but their Facebook page says Jensen has been removed from her position as president.
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'07"
Weight: 320 lbs
Hair Color: BRO
Eye Color: BLU
Birthdate: 03/15/1983
Arrest Age: 33
Date: 09/09/2016
Total Bond: $13,000
Charges
#1 Mistreating Animals
STATUTE: 951.02
NOTES: Cash Bond
#2 Failure To Provide Food & Drink To Confined Animals
STATUTE: 951.13
NOTES: Cash Bond
(WTMJ - Sept 12, 2016)
