(Montgomery Co.) Two women were arrested following a search warrant at 408 S 2nd Avenue in Villisca for an ongoing investigation into animal neglect.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old Denise Lea Vacanti and 21-year-old Savannah Christine Vacanti were charged with two counts of Animal Neglect Resulting in Death and one count of Animal Neglect Resulting in Injury.
Upon executing the search warrant, Deputies rescued four dogs, four cats, two chickens, and four reptiles that were in poor health and living in very poor conditions.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Animal Rescue League of Des Moines. They took possession of the animals to evaluate health concerns, injuries and hygiene.
Denise and Savannah were held at the Montgomery County Jail on $2,000 bond.
