GARWIN, Iowa — A Garwin man was arrested after police say neglect caused the death of one dog and others were found without food and shelter.

On August 20, law enforcement was called to a Garwin residence just after 9 p.m. to investigate reports of a dead dog in a kennel, one tied to steps, and one running loose in the yard, according to court documents.

Authorities report that upon arrival a black dog was observed deceased in a locked kennel, court documents state. Authorities also identified a smaller dog loose in the yard and and one tied to the steps.

Two neighbors told authorities that the dogs regularly were not given water and the smaller dog loose in the yard was usually locked in the kennel, court documents state. Authorities state a fresh tunnel, large enough for the small dog, had been dug out of the kennel and that the dirt indicated it has been dug from inside, according to court records.

Court records state that none of the dogs had definable shelter or food, and only the dog tied to the steps had water while the kennel had a small wadding pool that was dry.

Daltin Dillingham, 26, was arrested and charged with animal neglect with serious injury or death.

Dillingham was being held at the Tama County Jail but has since posted bail, he is set to appear in court later in September.