Warning: This may be difficult for some of you to see.
Here are screenshots from a video posted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Monday showing a house covered in feces.
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According to the MPs, two animals were living in these conditions – and one was put down just a few days ago.
The sheriff’s office said 26-year-old Jonathan Urquizo brought a Labrador mix in “extremely poor” physical condition to Blue Pearl Pet Hospital on Aug. 15.
Here is the description of Molly’s condition according to the sheriff’s office report:
“The Labrador mix, named Molly, was extremely thin and fragile, severely dehydrated and had blood pressure too low to register. She had burns on her skin from sitting in urine for an extended period of time and maggots crawling both in and around her body. Molly was beyond saving and was humanely euthanized to end her suffering.”
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Urquizo was arrested and an investigation followed.
Officers found a severely underweight cat named Ladybug in his home. She was brought to Blue Pearl.
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The sheriff’s office Animal Cruelty Task Force stated that the animals were forced to live in “uninhabitable conditions” as the entire house was covered in animal feces.
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Urquizo was accused of severe animal cruelty and excessive infliction of pain.
Deputies said he was also issued a summons for unsanitary conditions.
