Neglected horses seized in Stanly County

By Alison Toole - email

Stanly County, NC (WBTV) - Two neglected horses along with two dogs were removed from a residence in Stanfield on Monday.

The Stanfield Police Department along with Stanly County Animal Control served a warrant after complaints had been filed about malnourished and injured horses on August 27.

Officers seized two horses along two dogs that were surrendered.

Both horses were severely malnourished.  One suffered extensive injuries to the right hind quarters while the second horse had a deep and severe laceration to the right hind leg.

All animals have been turned over to the Stanly County Humane Society for further medical treatment and will remain with them until further disposition from the Courts.

The Stanly County Humane Society is accepting donations to help with the care of both horses.  If you would like to help, please send your monetary donation to:

• Locust Farm and Garden (Attn:  Velvet)
  618 W. Main Street, Locust, NC 28097
  704-888-0955
• Stanly County Humane Society Emergency Relief Fund
  First  Citizen Bank (In person donations)
  352 N. 1st Street, Albemarle NC 28081
  704-983-1121
• Or Mail to:
  First Citizen Bank
  Stanly County Humane Society Emergency Relief Fund
  P.O. Box 1108
  Albemarle, NC 28002

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