Comments on: Three Charged With Multiple Counts Of Animal Cruelty

By: PATRICIA PULMANO

PATRICIA PULMANO — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 04:03:54 +0000

There really is no discussion. I appreciate all the irate comments about what should happen to people who abuse animals to the extent that these people did. Truth is, the rules don’t apply to animals. Law enforcement, city ordinances, all the laws, they change when it comes to animal treatment. All of us that are responsible owners of all kinds of animals, dogs, cats, birds, horses, goats, pigs, snakes, etc., have to realize, a big stink is always made about it, but nothing is ever done to the people that criminals. I agree, people who are arrested for animal cruelty should have to be a registered offender. But they don’t have to be. There is no law that says they have to be. All of us who love and care for the furry creatures that we have placed in our own care can only do one thing, report any cruelty you see and treat your own four legged friends with love and caring, and if you do report abuse, follow it up, make sure it is handled. The local law enforcement agencies don’t have the funds and the personnel to do it. If you’re gonna report it, follow up on it. Make sure the punishment is dealt.

By: G.

G. — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 17:39:04 +0000

@ Bob’s Brother
I guess I should clarify myself here. Having horses CAN be expensive. I have 2 that are very healthy and happy. However, I spend roughly 150.00 a month to feed them. 50$ every 6 to 8 weeks for farrier, shots twice a year, which I give myself, and coggins 1 time a year. To some that is probably outrageous. For me it is a way of life. I have had and been around horses my entire life. It is my experience that when it comes to “horse people” they are either super good honest people or flat awful evil people who will lie steal and cheat you out of anything.

The truth is horses are sensitive beautiful creatures, and if you do not know anything about them or know someone close to you that does. You should NOT have them or care for them. Accidents and illnesses can be very very expensive.

By: brittany

brittany — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 16:06:40 +0000

What I want to Know is why the 19 year old is still in jail he obviously didn’t purchase the horses so why is he being held accountable for the grown man and woman’s mistakes? Seems a bit unfair.

By: eyeswideopen

eyeswideopen — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 04:29:22 +0000

A picture of a farm with horses, donkeys and goats is fun to look at. You don’t have to feed the animals at all. But, Honest John you probably eat and drink every day and so do farm animals. Before you get any animal find out what their needs are and if you can afford the upkeep. The 3 people look like they been eating good. Some people are animal endangerment predators and should register their address so the public can be aware, just like other predators. Thanks again Panhandle Equine Rescue and every one involved that helped.

By: SherrI Gilmore

SherrI Gilmore — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 04:07:45 +0000

All animals was brought here just the way we was BY GOD….I believe the 3 people involved doing this should endure starvation and being malnourished !!! This makes me SICK to see this and any other animal abuse!!! I hope ALL animals that was rescued gets better and A GOOD home!!!

By: Nokomis Horse owner

Nokomis Horse owner — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 21:56:34 +0000

HONEST JOHN—- U DIDNT KNOW THAT YOU HAD TO FEED AND WATER THEM EVERYDAY?? REALLY!!?!? Dont you eat everyday? Dont you drink something everyday? How could someone let that animal get down that bad? Even a dummy should be able to look at that animal and see all its bones, and know that it needs more or SOMETHING to eat!!! AND, U thought it was suppose to be fun? It can be fun. Part of the fun IS going out to feed them, water them, groom them, and all the other equine activities that can come with being an equestian. If u dont LOVE them, dont get them!! And just bc they are free, DOES NOT mean that a person will starve them. We have 2 that were free, and we love them just the same.. Matter of fact, if they had cost anything, we would not have been able to get them. & bc they were free, we did not have to skimp on any bills or cut corners on their care..!

By: linda snowden

linda snowden — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:57:46 +0000

i’m a animal lover. when i c this, it breaks my heart. no living thing has to go through that. just down right “MEAN”.

By: haley

haley — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 14:39:19 +0000

This is bad. And yes, it is very expensive to take on the care of a horse, if done properly as “Bob’s brother” states above there is a lot of expense that goes into taking care of a horse. One of your readers’s who thinks its unimportant to hand out stiff finds and bail money for animal abusers is somewhat alarming. Im hoping these three accused of this abuse are never afforded the opportunity to own another animal.

By: Bob's Brother

Bob's Brother — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 12:21:48 +0000

@ G. With all respect, sir, or madam, horses are expensive to keep. We have 2 and the cost is up there. With farrior, feed, hay, wormer, coggins test, wellness cert. and other shots, you’re looking at over $300 per month for the pair. Our horses live on our land. If you board, add 150 to 300 dollars a month for that.

By: Otto

Otto — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:07:56 +0000

“I wish child abusers got such high bond.”

Why don’t you try to stick to the issue at hand. This doesn’t have anything to do with child abusers, abortion, or any other subject that people like to off on tangents about when discussing animal cruelty.