Ragsdale told municipal judge Tom King his roommate, the other suspect Anthony Smith, is in the hospital.
As he left the courtroom, Ragsdale told reporters his side of the story.
He says his roommate rescued many of the 140 animals seized from the residence and says many of the animals were in good shape.
He also donated 50 pounds of dog food to help take care of the animals at the Etowah County Humane Society.
"Several dogs, they said there was nothing wrong with, several animals there was nothing wrong with, and the fact that Mr. Smith is in the present, was actually sick, you know, they knew about it," Ragsdale said.
Judge King told Ragsdale he and his co-defendant will have to pay all the vet bills and feeding costs if they're found guilty.
Two weeks ago, Gadsden police and animal control workers seized 125 birds, 20 dogs and five cats in the raid.
They're being kept right now under aggressive medical care at the Etowah County Humane Society. Many of the dogs reportedly had mange, scabies and a bacterial infection.
The humane society is seeking donations for monetary help, since the boarding and vet bills are getting steep.
They also want large bird cages, toys for the birds and dogs, Purina dog chow and soft treats, birdseed, and bedding and towels.
The humane society is not not seeking volunteer help with the animals right now due to the contagious nature of the dog's health issues.
(WBRC - Aug 16, 2012)
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