(Argyle, IA) — A southeast Iowa couple has been charged with seven counts of animal neglect after dozens of dogs and hamsters were rescued from their home last month. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa says the smell of urine was overpowering inside the Lee County home. Forty-two dogs and 40 hamsters were rescued three weeks ago. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says David and Gina Sams were told to clean up and organize their property last month. They were arrested after a welfare check this week.
SE Iowa Couple Charged With Animal Neglect
By Mandy Billings
Mar 17, 2022 | 3:48 PM
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