Cattle neglect, several dead
Ferndale, WA (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Mar 9, 2008
County: Whatcom

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Allyn Deets

One calf was found dead and several cattle died during an investigation into animal cruelty at a farm near Ferndale, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office.

Owner Allyn Deets has been arrested and charged with first-degree animal cruelty after allegedly failing to feed and properly care for the 70 cows at 3068 Lampman Road, according to sheriff's Detective Sgt. Kevin McFadden. A trial is set for May 5.

The remaining cows are being fed and doing well, said Laura Clark, director of community outreach for the Whatcom Humane Society.

References

• The Bellingham Herald - March 12, 2008

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