BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged animal cruelty.

Just before 4p.m. Thursday, was contacted by the animal control officer with Golden Belt Humane Society contacted the Barton County Sheriff’s office.

He was requesting assistance with some animals that were locked in a motor home at All Seasons Mobile Home Park on Northwest 30 Road.

Deputies were advised the Humane Society had made several unsuccessful attempts to contact the owner of four or five dogs that were locked in a motorhome.

The owner of the animals was not being cooperative.

The ambient temperature at the time was about 85°F and inside of the motor home approximately 130°F.

Officers did not know and were unable to determine when the last time the animals were fed or watered. The dogs were also living in an extreme state of filth. Sheriff’s deputies forced entry into the vehicle and along with the animal control officer captured the dogs. The dogs were taken to the Golden belt Humane Society for necessary treatment and proper housing.

The owner of the dogs , identified as David L. Heater was located and arrested for animal credulity and booked into the Barton County Jail.  Hester posted a $2500 bond and was released.