2 horses - severely malnourished
Clinton, BC (CA)Date: Jan 2006
Disposition: Alleged
Abuser names unreleased
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The recent rescue of two horses destined to die in the mountains near Clinton shows just how far those in the field of animal protection will go to stop cruelty and neglect.
Kent Kokoska, a Kamloops-based investigations officer with the B.C. SPCA, made two trips to the remote site up a logging road, hired a hauler to bring the horses down to safety, and arranged for their shelter at a location near Kamloops, where they�re being looked after by a caretaker and veterinarian. First a little shook up by the rescue, the mares are now peaceful, with plenty of feed to fatten them up. The ribs are easily distinguished. On the rest of the body, there are hollows where there should be flesh, and the bones around the neck and hips protrude like deep ridges. According to a rating measure used by Kokoska, on a scale of one to nine, these horses are a one: extremely emaciated, not an ounce of fat anywhere. �The vet says these are the worst she�s ever seen,� said Kokoska.
The senior animal protection officer can�t comment on his investigation, but said he deals with dozens of horse neglect cases a year.
Meanwhile, anyone interested in assisting with costs associated with the care of the newly rescued horses, or in possible adoption, can contact Kokoska at 828-6751. References« Back to Search Results Note: Classifications and other fields should not be used to determine what specific charges the suspect is facing or was convicted of - they are for research and statistical purposes only. The case report and subsequent updates outline the specific charges. Charges referenced in the original case report may be modified throughout the course of the investigation or trial, so case updates, when available, should always be considered the most accurate reflection of charges. For more information regarding classifications and usage of this database, please visit the database notes and disclaimer.
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