A 32-year-old San Antonio woman was arrested this week after deputies say they found her dog dead inside a kennel packed with feces in her apartment. The animal, identified in court records as a Dobermann, was discovered in November 2025 in an advanced state of decomposition, with ribs and leg bones visible. Deputies also noted a large, unopened bag of dog food in the unit even as the kennel was layered in waste. The woman, named in records as Kylie Winkelman, was booked on animal-cruelty charges and later released on a $2,000 bond.
What deputies say they found
The Bexar County Constable’s Office Precinct 2 arrested Winkelman after an arrest affidavit obtained by News 4 San Antonio alleged she failed "unreasonably" to provide food, water and care for the dog. According to the affidavit, deputies discovered a large metal kennel inside her apartment in November 2025 that contained the remains of a medium-sized dog in an advanced state of decomposition. Deputies wrote that they observed "a lot" of feces inside the kennel, even though a large, unopened bag of dog food was present in the residence. The filing also notes that Winkelman was later released on a $2,000 bond, based on jail records referenced in the coverage.
Arresting agency and next steps
Precinct 2 deputies are handling the investigation and plan to forward the case to prosecutors for review after magistrate processing. The constable’s office, which carries out criminal warrants and assists with local investigations, outlines its responsibilities and contact information on its public webpage for residents who have tips or questions about its jurisdiction. If prosecutors decide to file formal charges, the case will move through the county justice system, and any additional filings or hearings will become part of the public record.
Part of a troubling local pattern
The arrest lands amid a string of recent cruelty and neglect investigations across Bexar County that have strained shelter capacity and enforcement resources. For example, KSAT reported in May that officers found multiple dead dogs at a Southwest Side home, and MySanAntonio has documented other seizures where animals were recovered from feces-lined living spaces. Local officials and rescue groups say tips from neighbors, along with timely enforcement, are often crucial for getting surviving animals the care they need.
Legal charges and state law
Under Texas law, prosecutors can pursue charges against people who abandon animals or fail to provide necessary care. The state’s provision on cruelty to nonlivestock animals (Texas Penal Code § 42.092) defines abandonment and custody and lists conduct that can support criminal charges. Whether a case is treated as a misdemeanor or a felony depends on the specific facts, including intent and whether the conduct resulted in serious injury or death. As this matter proceeds, courts will weigh the arrest affidavit, any forensic or veterinary findings, and prosecutorial discretion.
How to report suspected cruelty
Neighbors who see signs of neglect can file reports with the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services, which outlines complaint procedures and the information investigators need on its website. Bexar County also operates an Animal Crimes Enforcement program and provides contact points for criminal investigations involving animals. Reports from witnesses and local residents frequently help officials build cases and secure care for any surviving animals.
