Rescue operation of "petting zoo"
The operator of this petting zoo was familiar to authorites, she had been cited previously with neglect, but had apparently corrected the situations. However, it was discovered last week that there we...
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Thanks, Sue Bee - as I said, there has to be more to the story.
Eons ago, I took in a horse and a pony that were part of a dozen-animal seizure for neglect/abuse. The pony had been foundered; but the horse was in remarkably good condition - nice shiny coat, good weight. Was reportedly a barrel racing horse. And a real sweetheart.
Then one day he yawned - and I saw the massive scars across his tongue. I found out later that the owner would tie wire around his jaw, then tie him to a tree and beat him "to make him more spirited". The owner also owed money, so the horses were cared for, then put up for auction. Fortunately, the horses all went to good homes.
Eons ago, I took in a horse and a pony that were part of a dozen-animal seizure for neglect/abuse. The pony had been foundered; but the horse was in remarkably good condition - nice shiny coat, good weight. Was reportedly a barrel racing horse. And a real sweetheart.
Then one day he yawned - and I saw the massive scars across his tongue. I found out later that the owner would tie wire around his jaw, then tie him to a tree and beat him "to make him more spirited". The owner also owed money, so the horses were cared for, then put up for auction. Fortunately, the horses all went to good homes.
