Horse neglect - 4 seized
Quitman, AR (US)Incident Date: Saturday, Oct 11, 2008
County: Cleburne
Disposition: Not Charged
Case Images: 1 files available
Abuser names unreleased
A Quitman man recently surrendered four horses being kept at his property in Quitman.
The horses were extremely emaciated; one was so bad it took two people to get it to it's feet. The Virginia L. Harrison Animal Shelter's main concern was to get the horses to safety and provide care. The owner resides in Conway and we were afraid he was going to move the horses.
In an effort to do what was best for the animals, the shelter decided to make him a deal; if he turned over the horses, no charges would be pressed. His excuse was that they were babies out on pasture and he hasn't been watching them.
The owner had an additional 12 horses that were in fair condition. He agreed to get a coggins test on the additional horses, which is required by law. The additional 12 horses will be watched carefully.
The Virginia L. Harrison Animal Shelter is asking the public for help in anyway possible. They have set up a horse fund to start saving money for horses when they come into the organization. They are in desperate need of a stock trailer. References |
