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Malnourished Horses, Pony Removed From Century Property During Investigation — With Additional Photos
February 7, 2023
An animal cruelty case near Century is under investigation.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint Saturday in the 7600 block of Killam Road, between Highway 4 and Highway 4A.
According to the ECSO, the investigation involves animals including horses, a small pony and a goat.
“The owners moved away sometime last year,” said ECSO spokesperson Morgan Lewis. “They would then sometimes stop by and feed them.”
Lewis said the horses and pony both appeared to be malnourished.
According to ECSO, charges in the case are pending the outcome of the investigation.
Two horses and the pony were removed from the property, according to Panhandle Equine Rescue (PER) President Diane Lowery. One of the horses, she said, did not survive the night.
The only horse rescue in Escambia County, the non-profit Panhandle Equine Rescue was founded by a small group of concerned citizens with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and provide adoption services for abused, neglected and abandoned equines. PER is authorized by the court system to investigate equine cruelty cases in Escambia County.
For more information on Panhandle Equine Rescue and how to donate to the organization visit www.panhandleequinerescue.org. The group is specifically seeking donations to help with the care of the surviving horse and pony.
Pictured top: A malnourished pony is fed after being removed from a property near Century. Pictured first photo below: A malnourished horse was transported to Panhandle Equine Rescue. Pictured second photo below: Volunteers fight to save the horse. It did not survive the night. Pictured bottom two photos: A second malnourished horse. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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3 Responses to “Malnourished Horses, Pony Removed From Century Property During Investigation — With Additional Photos”
It makes me so angry to see this. These animals are so kind natured, and not to mention valuable. My daughter would ball her eyes out if she saw this. She adores horses and ponies. Not to mention…what a waste of an amazing creature. If you can’t afford them or can’t handle the maintenance- sell or give your creature to someone who can!!!!
I have to believe there’s a special place in hell for anyone who could do this to a helpless animal, then lay down and go to sleep at night. Thank God for the rescuers and rest in peace now to the one that couldn’t be saved. Know that we’re not all monsters.
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I have rescued a couple of horses over the years and know the intensive care required to bring these wonderful animals back to good health. Bless all of you who are working so hard to save these two. It is always heartbreaking to lose one for any reason, but neglect is especially hard to understand.