Hawkeye Reporter

A federal judge has banned the Southern Iowa dog breeder accused of more than 100 violations of the Animal Welfare Act from ever breeding or selling dogs again.

The judge issued a ruling that permanently prohibited Daniel Gingerich, of Seymour, from selling, breeding or brokering dogs. KCCI reported that as part of the agreement, Gingerich willingly gave up the more than 500 dogs rescued from several locations.

"Iowa breeder banned from selling dogs after 500 rescued amid 'horrific' conditions — USA TODAY. Not a religious man but honestly believe there is a special Hell for people who abuse animals, especially dogs," Thomas Paramo, an EMT wrote in a Nov. 5 tweet.

The ruling puts an end to the civil suit filed against Gingerich by the Department of Justice on behalf of the federal government, according to KCCI. The news outlet reported that criminal charges are expected, although Wayne County Sheriff Keith Davis wouldn't elaborate just yet about what those charges would be. 

Over a six-month period of time, Gingerich was accused of violating the Animal Welfare Act at least 100 times by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to USA Today.

In total, 514 dogs were taken from Gingerich's custody, USA Today reported.