5 horses removed from neglect Portland, TN (US)Incident Date: Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 County: Sumner
Disposition: Alleged Case Images: 1 files available
Alleged: Edward Whitaker
A man in Sumner County is facing five counts of animal cruelty in connection with the treatment of his horses.
On February 2, 2010, the sheriff's department seized five horses from a property on Opossum Road and arrested their owner, Edward Whiticker.
According to authorities, the horses were malnourished, their hooves were neglected and they had rain rot, which is a skin fungus.
The animals are now under a veterinarian's care. References |