The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) announced Monday that another arrest was made in the starvation death of an Ankeny dog and the neglect of another. Todd Townsend is facing 2 charges of Animal Neglect – Death or Serious Injury. On Friday, Amber Robison of Ankeny was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Animal Neglect – Death or Serious Injury.

Todd Townsend

The ARL said a dead, emaciated dog was brought into the shelter last weekend. The ARL realized another dog was in the Ankeny home and said they were able to save him.