2 charged for animal cruelty after search at Penrose

PENROSE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Two people are facing multiple charges of animal cruelty after several dogs were found suffering with severe medical issues in Penrose.

The Fremont County Sheriff's Office executed a warrant at a property on R Street Wednesday and found six animals with medical issues. Investigators also found a dead goat that had been shot. The injured animals were seized with the help of the Colorado Humane Society and Fremont Veterinarians, according to FCSO.

The sheriff's office said two residents at the property, identified as Samantha and Randy Klotz, were charged with a total of seven counts of animal cruelty. Samantha was cited for five counts while Randy was cited for two counts.

Investigators began looking into the Klotz's property after they applied for a state license and a Department of Agriculture agent conducted an on-site inspection.

Editor's note: In the 10 p.m. newscast Thursday, we incorrectly put up a graphic about KLB Kennel and an animal investigation. We want to be clear KLB is not part of any animal cruelty investigation. We deeply regret the error and apologize to KLB Kennel.