Tragic Dog Abuse Case in Iowa Prompts Petition for Lifetime Animal Ban
In one of the most disturbing cases of animal cruelty this year, a man in Jasper County, Iowa brutally beat his dog with a pipe and then shot it in the head—while witnesses looked on in horror. The injured dog, despite catastrophic trauma, was still conscious and stumbling around when authorities arrived. But the damage was too severe. The dog later died from its wounds.
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The suspect, 32-year-old Kerry Quick of Kellogg, Iowa, admitted to the act. His explanation? He was angry that his dog had bitten another dog and his girlfriend—so he grabbed a .22 rifle and pulled the trigger.
But the story doesn’t end there.
Witnesses Heard the Pipe… Then the Gunshot
The incident began Sunday night when neighbors reported disturbing sounds—yelling, dog cries, and a single gunshot. According to court documents, several people saw Quick strike his dog repeatedly with a pipe. He later confessed to using the weapon in an attempt to break up a dog fight. But the horror escalated when he turned to lethal force.
Deputies from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office found the dog suffering from a severe head wound. The dog was still trying to move, staggering painfully around the yard. He was rushed to a local veterinarian, but X-rays confirmed the worst: the dog had been shot in the skull. Despite efforts to save him, the dog died from the trauma.
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A Pattern of Violence—and More Charges Coming
The aftermath of the shooting revealed even more troubling details. When deputies returned to the residence with a search warrant, they found the gun believed to have been used—a .22 caliber Winchester rifle—as well as drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Both Quick and another individual in the home, 28-year-old Justice Goodwin, now face multiple charges, including animal abuse, illegal firearm possession (Quick is a felon), and drug-related offenses.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected.
This wasn’t an act of protection. It was an act of rage.
Dogs Deserve Better Than This
The most heartbreaking detail? The dog was still alive when deputies arrived—meaning it didn’t die immediately. It suffered through unspeakable pain, confusion, and betrayal by the person it trusted most.
There are times when animal cruelty charges are complicated. This is not one of them.
Sign the petition to protect other animals from ever enduring what this dog did. Demand justice now.
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