Animals removed from McClellanville home

McClellanville — Thick, matted hair concealed sharp bones along the backs and hips of miniature horses and donkeys seized Thursday from a woman authorities said didn't comply with orders to improve their care.

The shaggy coats were a sign that daily brushings had not been done, said Kay Hyman, Director of Outreach and Communications for the Charleston Animal Society. Distended stomachs likely indicated parasites and one animal needs dental work.

Charleston Animal Control officers got a court order to remove the three ponies and three donkeys from owner Cynthia Dellinger, 50, of 9760 Randall Road. Officers first received a complaint about the care of the animals May 8 and found that five of the six were emaciated, a report stated.

Officers instructed Dellinger to improve care of the animals, which was to include examination by an equine vet, but conditions were unchanged during a follow up visit Thursday, the report said.

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