3 emaciated horses seized from residence Ravenel, SC (US) Incident Date: Sunday, Jul 31, 2005 County: Charleston Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Case Images: 6 files available Alleged: Charles Smalls

Case ID: 6745 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment Animal: horse View more cases in SC (US) Login to Watch this Case

In August 2005, the John Ancrum Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals received a call from two concerned citizens, reporting neglected horses on Willtown Road in Ravenel. Charleston County Sheriffs Department animal control officer Valarie White investigated and officers from the sheriff�s department and animal control seized 3 horses from the location. Officer White transported the animals to the SPCA on Leeds Ave.

The three horses, a 7 year old Appaloosa Stallion, a Buckskin Mare about 20 years old and a Bay Stallion pony approximately 7 years old, are emaciated 250-300lbs underweight and suffering from rain rot and overgrown hoofs. The Charleston County Agricultural Response Team provided support for the rescue operation by providing support panels and equipment to handle the large animals. The SPCA staff is caring for the animals which are on a special feeding regiment of watered down hay and senior equine feed. Their recovery will be lengthy and they will be transported to a foster farm after medical tests are performed. Animal Care charges are pending against the horses owner in this case.

The owner of these animals, Mr Charles Smalls faces three charges of animal care which carry a fine of $1,085 each or 30 days in jail each. A custody hearing for these animals will be held on Friday August 12, 2005 in Charleston County Court.

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