Horses neglected, 38 seized
Tilley, NB (CA)Incident Date: Tuesday, Jul 13, 2010
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged:
» Sandra Tomalin
» Beverley Tomalin
Upcoming Court Dates:
» Tuesday, Sep 7, 2010
Former Sydenham Township sisters Sandra and Beverley Tomalin, who were banned for life from owning dogs last spring, have had their horse herd seized and were charged by animal welfare authorities in New Brunswick.
The New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seized 38 horses on the Tomalin's small farm at Tilley, in the northwest part of the province July 13 because it is alleged they weren't being cared for properly, executive director Mike Murphy said.
Most of the animals are with foster families, though some remain in SPCA veterinary care, Murphy said by phone Tuesday.
"The basics that were lacking was the size of the farm for that amount of animals was inadequate," he said.
"We found upon inspection of the animals we found that there were some that were dehydrated, malnourished, that sort of thing."
The sisters face one charge under the New Brunswick SPCA Act which obligates owners to provide "food, water, shelter and care" of animals as set out by regulations.
They are to attend New Brunswick Provincial Court Sept. 7 in Grand Falls.
In April both sisters, Beverley, 71, and Sandra, 68, pleaded guilty in an Owen Sound courtroom to one count each of failing to provide care for their dogs, under the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Criminal charges were withdrawn.
They were banned from owning or caring for dogs for life.
Murphy said the society will also apply to recoup costs the society incurred to care for the seized animals. He didn't know the amount but said it will be "fairly costly."
Seizure was the final step in a process which began in May, Murphy said. References- Owen Sound Sun Times - July 27, 2010
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