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Arrest Made In Cantonment Animal Cruelty Case
December 9, 2020
A man has been arrested in a 2019 animal cruelty case in Cantonment.
Gregory Burns, 62, was arrested this week on a charge of animal abuse and later released on a $6,000 bond.
In April 2019, a nearby resident called PER to report that four horses appeared malnourished and were being kept in a barren pasture. One horse, Callie, was removed from the property at 316 Meander Lane off Highway 297A in Cantonment.
The in September 2019, three additional malnourished horses — Sassy, Montana and Legend — were removed and also placed under the care of Panhandle Equine Rescue (PER). Two of them were having difficulty breathing at the time, according to PER.
A report notes that there was no available grazing in the pasture, and the hay provided was old with black mildew in it.
“Panhandle Equine Rescue worked with this individual trying to assist him for a long period of time, and that did not result in a favorable outcome,” Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille told NorthEscambia.com Tuesday. “We reviewed the case and determined that charges were appropriate.”
Pictured: Three malnourshed horses were removed from this property in Cantonment in September 2019. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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21 Responses to “Arrest Made In Cantonment Animal Cruelty Case”
Apparently the horses didn’t pay attention to the prosperity “gospel.” I guess the pastor called New Dimensions Bail Bondsmen: “Unlocking Your Jail Cell”
Where were his faithful followers with help for his horses, my neighbor has been down recently, been feeding him and his dog!
Soneone said something about losing a job and gard tines
This man drives a jaguar. ..he should have given away the horses or whatever needed to be done if he couldn’t afford to feed them
Im disgusted people like this gave access to property to own these beautiful creatures and refused yo take care of them when theres people who dream of being able to find prepoety to have these animals and would sell their only car to feed them
#disgusted
This person is a preacher & drives a Jaguar like he’s in the Daytona down 297A! He fed himself & treated this poor horses so poorly. I’m sorry to see the bond was so low. The book should be thrown at him!!!
He should not be allowed to own any more animals ever!
I found it thank you….
MntDewey, to donate to PER, visit our website at http://www.panhandleequinerescue.org and click on the donate button, visit our Facebook Page where you will find this story and an opportunity to donate or you can mail a check to P.E.R., P.O. Box 777, Cantonment. FL 32533. Thank you for your support!
treat him just like he treated those animals.
How can I donate to PER?
I’m sure he had no problem feeding himself while these babies starved.
our legal system is flawed in the sense that it does not subject the criminal to the same treatment they inflict onto others.
he should be starved to skin and bones to see how it feels.
I just dont get it WHY have animals if your not gonna take care of them….they are gods creations too… wake up people if u can’t take care of them give them to someone who can!!!
Isn’t this man the Pastor or New Dimensions Christian Center??? Wow! Just wow. And this is his 3rd arrest? The Board of that church should study 1 Timothy 3 as it would definitely apply.
I’ve seen this guy on TV. I think he’s a local pastor. Really!
Don’t know if it’s the same man or not, but there was a man that set up a fenced off area on Williams Ditch Rd, here in Cottage Hill that had Horses in it, with no grazing grass to speak of, just a lot of leaves, dirt and trees, no regular food, and no source water. He would leave a dog in there, and no signs of food or water for the dog. Someone reported him, and action was taken. Just wondering if this is the same man, cause it sounds like it. I would love to have a Horse. I have the room for one, but I don’t have the money it takes to take care of one. I know the cost of having a Horse. When I lived in Idaho, I had a Horse. I am so grateful that someone stood up for these animals and reported him. Praying he’ll never be able to have any kind of animal. Praying for those poor babies. Breaks my heart.
Maybe if He spent less time on facebook and more time taking care of His animals this would not have happened, Get yourself togather before you start preaching to others!
Yes i agree. This man is a preacher. I’ll just stop there.
Sad for the horse,but sometime unforeseen things can happen.lost of job money.we really dont know the whole story.before this covid19 people was already having hard time.but since the covid came out it’s really hard.maybe the owner asked for help.maybe people should step up to the table to help others with animals.cause I know I have.ive helped people out since the covid on their animals.buying food.shots.i think that maybe the horse community should come together and help each other a much as possible.like I said we all dont know the situation. So with that saying let’s not judge others.
This guy is a “minister” (his son is too, although he’s more into woke politics than religion). I’ve been watching these people for a long time and am not surprised by this at all. My kids would LOVE to have a horse. I wish I could take nne of these beautiful creatures myself and give them a new life!
I’ve wanted a horse all my life, and could not afford one. Now, that I can, I am in my senior years and do not feel like I could care for one properly. When I see things like this, it breaks my heart. What was this man thinking? I feel sick seeing any living creature suffer. I just want to cry..
Those poor babies . It breaks my heart to read these kind of things cause all I can think of is how horrible it had to be for those animals . They were literally starving to death . Thank you so much to the rescue . Remember if you see something…Say something .
As a horse owner breaks my heart.horses costs money an if you cant afford them dont get them.people don’t understand you got to have lots of grass an food.hope that man never gets to keep another animal..its always a slap on the hand an a little fine.