Neglected horses seized in Stanly County

NORTH CAROLINA -- Two neglected horses along with two dogs were removed from a residence in Stanfield on Monday.

Vet services body scored one horse (using the Hennke Body Scale Score) at a one body score with extensive injuries to the right hind quarters.

After rescued, this horse survived one week before dying

 

The Stanfield Police Department along with Stanly County Animal Control served a warrant after complaints had been filed about malnourished and injured horses on August 27.

Officers seized two horses along two dogs that were surrendered.
 
Both horses were severely malnourished. One suffered extensive injuries to the right hind quarters while the second horse had a deep and severe laceration to the right hind leg.

All animals have been turned over to the Stanly County Humane Society for further medical treatment and will remain with them until further disposition from the Courts.

(WBTV - Oct 3, 2010)