77 Rescued Arabian Horses Aided by ASPCA

On August 14, the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) assisted the Denton County Sheriff’s Office in the seizure of 77 emaciated Egyptian Arabian horses, all living on the Renazans Arabians ranch in Pilot Point, TX. The ASPCA, upon learning about the case, awarded a $10,000 grant to HSNT to help care for the rescued equines.

A few days prior to the seizure, a visitor to the 40-plus acre ranch discovered 17 starved horses standing in several inches of their own waste and immediately called the Denton County Sheriff’s Department. Upon arrival, officers found 60 more neglected horses scattered around the property, in back pastures and locked in barns. In addition to being starved, the horses suffered from soft, overgrown and split hooves and sores from lying in their own waste.

“The Humane Society of North Texas has shown an extraordinary commitment and dedication to animals in its community, and this instance is no exception,” says Julie Morris, ASPCA Senior Vice President of Community Outreach. “We are glad to be able to provide them with support in their time of need.”

The funds will also be used to aid the group’s ongoing equine and livestock investigations and rescues—over the past 18 months, HSNT has taken in more than 500 abused and neglected horses. HSNT’s successful adoption program has placed nearly all of these rescued horses into permanent, caring homes.

“The rescued horses have been healing and gaining weight," reports Samantha Laos, a supervisor with HSNT. "They are calm and happy and not scared anymore."

The owner of Renazans Arabians, Gordon Dennis Key, 66, has been arrested and charged with one count of animal cruelty. He could eventually face 77 counts—one for each horse—with each charge carrying a jail sentence of up to one year and a fine of up to $4,000. Key was also ordered to turn over all documentation for the horses and pay $5,000 in court costs, as well as all expenses for caring for the animals during their impound. He is currently free on $10,000 bail.

The horses are currently up for adoption through a unique online adoption event; visit www.hsnt.org for more information.

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Submitted by paige at: November 16, 2009
i think people should feel what animals feel when there treated wrong.So lets help these animals!!!!!!!!!!

Submitted by alli at: October 23, 2009
i realy like what you guys do. ever sence i was little wated to be one of you guys i think your alsome

Submitted by destiny owens at: October 21, 2009
That is one of the worst things that could happen to a horse. I feel sorry for the horses.

Submitted by annonomous at: October 15, 2009
how could anyone starve an animal like that they're really good pets and also they could be ur best friend. anyone that can deal with doing this should b put in jail, how could anyone do this its wrong and if u know that u cant take care of them get rid of them take them to a ranch that will care for them just domt starve them its not the right thing to do

 

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