Neglected goat found tethered
Orland, CA (US)Incident Date: Friday, May 8, 2009
County: Merced
Disposition: Not Charged
Abuser names unreleased
A severely ill and emaciated goat found tethered outside the residence of a Merced County man arrived at Farm Sanctuary Friday for rehabilitation.
A good Samaritan reported the case to the Merced County Animal Control and Officer Art Ferrario seized the goat on May 8.
According to Ferrario, upon arriving at the scene, he found a starving goat with painful, overgrown hooves and an advanced case of mastitis, an inflammatory condition affecting lactating animals.
The owner claimed he purchased the goat only two weeks earlier from a nearby goat farm, but Ferrario was skeptical. The department plans to investigate the farm where the goat was purchased.
The goat is in stable condition. She will require extensive medical attention and long-term rehabilitation, including the possible removal of an udder. Despite her medical problems and general state of neglect, the goat is reported to be showing signs of improvement, including a hearty appetite.
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to provide much needed care to this sweet goat," said Leanne Cronquist, Farm Sanctuary's California shelter director. "Cruelty cases involving goats are especially heartbreaking because they are such naturally social animals who love to run and play with other goats. We are also working with local authorities to ensure that the person who caused this goat's suffering will be held legally responsible."
The goat will initially take up residence at Farm Sanctuary's shelter hospital for evaluations and will likely be transported to UC Davis Veterinary Hospital's Large Animal Clinic for additional treatments as needed. When she returns to health, she will join more than 350 other farm animals who have been rescued from abuse and neglect. References« CA State Animal Cruelty Map
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