does anyone know if the owners were trying to feed this horse and he wouldn't eat? and they got help from a vet for his failure to eat?
I would like to think there are extenuating circumstances that causes two judges to refuse to press charges...would be good if that was made public...otherwise, there is a vacuum of understanding and it is easy to fill that vacuum with misinformation.
I wish - He was found without food or water and has already gained 20 lbs
now that he is being properly cared for.
Considering the Sheriff and State Attorney were the ones who brought the charges, then tried
again w/ lesser charges, I don't think it's off base to question the judges' decisions.
Absolutely no reason to starve this poor animal. FTLOC, it's a miniature horse - it's not like food isn't readily available, it eats caviar, or Alaqua wouldn't have helped if they needed it.
And I will be REALLY pissed if the claim that they got special treatment is true. Scooterbugs have NO tolerance for those who abuse animals or prey upon people weaker than them.
"...According to Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson, the evidence was strong enough that he and State Attorney Greg Anchors had asked for a felony warrant against the horse's owner. The request was denied and Adkinson and Anchors resubmitted, requesting a misdemeanor warrant, which was denied on Wednesday.
"Historically, I know that animal abuse cases are hard to prosecute, but we felt we had a strong enough case or we wouldn't have asked for it," Adkinson told The Sun.
Atkinson said the judge gave him no reason for the denial.
"I suspect it has to do with the way the laws are written," said Adkinson.
But many in the community said it was a clear case of injustice. They maintain that the horse owner?s spouse is a county employee, and was given special treatment."
