December 10, 2009

Seized Mare and Foal in Critical Condition

A mare and foal seized yesterday (December 9) are in critical condition at a foster home in Wilson County. Court is scheduled for December 17, and concerned citizens and rescuers hope to get help for animals remaining on the property.

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December 9, 2009

Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society Helping Two Emaciated Horses in Stockdale, Wilson County

(December 9, 2009; Stockdale, Texas) Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, a 501c3 organization, received a complaint of neglected horses and cattle near Stockdale, Texas. The complainant reported numerous deaths of both horses and cattle over the past year as well as a live horse who was down and not rising. Wilson County sheriff’s deputies responded and were able to get the mare to her feet. On December 10, 2009 a Wilson County Justice of the Peace issued a warrant to seize the mare as well as her foal.

A representative from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society accompanied deputies onto the property and removed the mare and foal. Both were taken to a veterinarian clinic for evaluation and are currently residing in a holding facility. Representatives from Bluebonnet describe the mare’s condition as critical and both mare and foal are receiving round-the-clock care.

Court for this case is scheduled for December 17, 2009. At that time, evidence on the horses’ condition will be presented, and the owner will have a chance to present evidence. The Justice of the Peace who presides over the case will then determine whether or not the horses are neglected. If he agrees that the horses were neglected, she can award them to the rescues to rehabilitation and eventually rehome.

Rehabilitation will be expensive and lengthy. If you would like to make a contribution to assist with the animals rehabilitation or would like to become a foster care-giver for these or other neglect case horses, please contact Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society.

News stories

December 9, 2009 - Cows and Horses Left Sick and Starving on Property - WOAI

December 10, 2009 - Arrest warrant issued for owner of starved horses and cows - WOAI

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