Johnston Police Rescue 34 Cats From Home in Animal Neglect Case

Johnston police rescue 34 cats from home in animal neglect case

Johnston police, with the help of local animal organizations, rescued 34 cats from a home after discovering severe health issues among the animals.

Over 30 cats, many sick, rescued from Johnston residence; charges filed

JOHNSTON, Iowa -- A Guthrie County woman has been charged after over 30 cats, many suffering from various illnesses, were rescued from a Johnston home. The Johnston Police Department said that on December 17, officers performed an animal welfare check at a residence in the 7300 block of Hyperion Point Drive. When officers arrived at [...]

Iowa woman charged with animal neglect after 34 cats rescued from Johnston home

JOHNSTON, Iowa (KCCI) – A Guthrie County woman is facing several charges after 34 cats suffering from severe health conditions were rescued from a home in Johnston. 35-year-old Claire Faalk was charged with four counts of animal neglect causing serious injury or death and two counts of animal neglect causing injury. On December 17, 2025, police responded to an animal welfare check at a home on Hyperion Point Drive in Johnston and rescued 34 cats…