10 EMACIATED HORSES SURRENDERED IN CHARLES CITY COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Submitted by: United States Equestrian Rescue League (USERL)
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Date Added: 8/4/2010
Richmond, Virginia. July 29, 2010
Ten horses were surrendered to Charles City County officials yesterday after the emaciated horses were discovered on a property the evening before near Old Union Road in Charles City County. Upon notification from the United States Equine Rescue League concerning a tip received from a concerned citizen, Charles City County Animal Control and along with the United States Equine Rescue League volunteers investigated the complaint immediately. The horses, now in the permanent custody of the United States Equine Rescue League, have been placed on a carefully monitored rehabilitation program, including proper nutrition for the age and condition of the horse, veterinary and farrier care. It is expected to take up to 12 months for all of the horses to regain their health.
The matter is still under investigation by Charles City County officials and charges are pending against the owner.
If you would like to make a donation to the USERL please contact them. The United States Equine Rescue League is a 501(c 3 non-profit organization that assists animal control and law enforcement agencies in equine cruelty cases in Virginia, North Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, Idaho and Colorado. Donations to help care for the horses may be sent to USERL, P.O. Box 28378, Richmond, VA 23228. Inquiries to volunteer, foster or adopt may be made by calling 800-650-8549 or visiting www.userl.org or www.userl-vard.org.
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