Colorado couple issued summons for animal cruelty after dead goat found with gunshot wound
A Fremont County couple was charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after officials located several animals suffering from severe medical issues and a dead goat on their property in Penrose on Thursday.
Officials from the Fremont County Code Enforcement were at the home of Randy and Samantha Klotz on R Street in Penrose Thursday, and observed a number of animals suffering. The officials called the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Deputies.
Upon their arrival, deputies located a dead goat that suffered a fatal gunshot wound and found six dogs that were suffering from severe medical issues.
Officials located a total of 18 animals on the Klotz’s property and took them into their custody.
The Klotz’s were charged with seven counts of animal cruelty and were issued summons to appear in court.
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