Comments on: Community Helps Feed 65 Animals Seized Near Molino

By: Alan Spence

Alan Spence — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:26:37 +0000

Way to go Stephny. (ECAC) We are so proud of you. You are going a great job, (just like I taught you…LOL) Great to know you have such suppot from your community.
KUDOS from us all at the TEXAS ACADEMY of ANIMAL CONTROL. God blees you for your dedication to the animals. Your County should be proud to have you.

By: Char

Char — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:21:58 +0000

I have never noticed 2 chars on here before but I want people to
know that the one posted on the 12th of December is not me. It does
have a small “c” on the char, where as mine is a capital “C; on Char.

By: ME

ME — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:37:11 +0000

As I stated earlier, there a many details that have not been provided to this story. The fence around all of the pastures is falling apart, and can barely contain all of these animals.

Two months ago, he got some cows in the pastures with the goats and I woke up to go to work and there was a cow, donkey, and a shetlon pony eating (demolishing) the centipede in my front yard.

I went over and knocked on the door to let them know his animals were out and noboby would answer the door, so I had to call the Escambia County Livestock officer to contain the animals. After they left my yard, they were walking down Hwy 99 in the middle of the road.

Two of the peacocks were hit by cars on Hwy 99 last week as well. I am not a big fan of government or state stepping in everyone’s business but something needs to be done with these animals.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:40:10 +0000

REALLY?????? did you even read this story. PER is doing exactly what you wanted…..The story plainly says they are helping the animal control with hay….it doesn’t say anywhere that PER seized these animals…. IF you are a professional then why aren’t you stepping up to help the county with these animals. I am sure they can use your help, but first you might want to have your eyes checked. I am not a VET but i can see bones sticking out of some of these animals. Did you not see the part where there were dead animals on the property. I am sorry PER gets blamed for everything that happens to equines around this area. i hope one day, people will realize they are there for the animals and nothing else.

By: Queenbee

Queenbee — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:28:08 +0000

really??? Animal Control is handling the investigation end of this. PER and the community are stepping up to offer assistance in making sure that the animals are fed.

By: carolyn

carolyn — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:07:02 +0000

Thank you PER for all the help your organization has done for the surrounding counties. The man who owns the animals has not been himself for quite a while now, but before, when he was well, he would never have let his animals go without food or water, and would be the first one to help someone else with thier livestock if they needed it! I know it may sound unfair to some of you for the PER to take these animals from the owner, but it even more unfair to the animals to be left there to fend for themselves!! They are innocent victims of the circumstances. Please, pray for the animals, and the owner to get well soon !!

By: really???

really??? — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:03:35 +0000

As a professional in the veterinary field, These donkeys look fat and happy to me. Yet another story of PER jumping in where they are NOT wanted! If the man was ill and hospitalized, why not offer fresh hay, feed and water instead of seizure? I do believe that PER intentions are good but really?!? Many a times they jump to conclusions…this I know for a fact!

By: char

char — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:32:44 +0000

I live down the road from the gentleman and know the whole story, but like everyone is saying – “Just save the animals”. I didn’t notice the animals were starving because their bellies looked big to me (shows you how much I know about farm animals). But the people he has working for him should have been feeding them. Enough said.

By: ME

ME — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:01:23 +0000

There is an important piece of information that was left out of this
story. This man cuts and sells hay for a living, so he has had plenty of
hay to give these animals but he chooses sell it instead of
feeding his own animals.

Also, even though his health is bad he has 2 full time “employees”
that live on the farm and work for him cutting hay that could be
feeding the animals.

The farm has become an eyesore and needs to be cleaned up.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:48:41 +0000

This is a truly sad situation. I have owned horses for over 50 years. Some have been like family members, and some have been property to sell for income. I have been fortunate enough to always have money to feed them and care for them. I have also been a livestock auctioneer for many years, and I have never seen horses sell as cheaply as they are selling now. I saw donkeys sell at auction this month for $3.00. The fee to sell one is $27.50. One man sold 4 Jacks and got a Bill for $98.00. 50 years ago a good riding horse cost $200.00. You can buy one in Brewton this Saturday night for $50.00. I am sure this man felt trapped with this livestock. I am sure he thought the price would rise if he could just hold on. I’m sorry for him. I’m sorry for the animals. I hope this situation turns around soon. If you want an horse and can afford to keep one.
Buy one from a sale now. You will probably save it’s life.