Three Brookings residents, Debra Schulte, Jordan Schulte, and Brandon Schulte, have been arrested and charged with 35 counts of animal cruelty, a class 6 felony, after 31 dogs and four cats were discovered in hazardous conditions at their residence.
The Brookings Police Department executed a search warrant following a welfare check request due to concerns about the animals’ living conditions and foul odors emanating from the property.
The animals were safely removed and provided with follow-up care and placement by local humane societies and veterinary care providers.