3 horses, 3 donkeys seized; owner cited
The Post and Courier
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Tyrone Walker The Post and Courier
The miniature donkeys and horses seized from their owner in McClellanville were taken to the Charleston Animal Society's facility on Remount Road where they received fresh hay.
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Foster help
The Charleston Animal Society needs foster families for miniature horses and donkeys removed from a McClellanville home. For more information, call the society at 747-4849 or Animal Control administrative assistant Michell Buell at 329-1551.
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, she said, and one animal needs dental work. Charleston Animal Control officers received 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. Hay was thrown on top of feces and drinking water was stagnant, an officer documented. Though fresh cedar shavings were in the pens, cedar isn't recommended for bedding horses because it is oily and can cause skin irritation. Officers issued Dellinger five citations for animal-care violations and one citation for ill treatment of animals. She is due to appear in Magistrate Court on Thursday. "We try and help (owners) before it gets to this point. It's just unfortunate," said Charlie Karesh, the animal society's board president. Each trio of animals consists of a father, a mother and a foal. The mothers may be pregnant again, Hyman said. "We think they've been bred." The horses and donkeys are expected to recover but probably wouldn't have survived in their prior conditions, Animal Control administrative assistant Michelle Buell said. The animals roamed the barn Friday at the society's facility on Remount Road and munched contentedly on fresh hay. The horses, though more skittish than the donkeys, were starting to become a little less wary of visitors by late afternoon. They were all in for a shave Friday evening. After testing for disease, the society will be looking for foster families for the animals pending Dellinger's court appearance. Karesh said he doesn't think finding homes for the diminutive equines will be a problem. "We've already had people express interest," he said.
Reach Nita Birmingham at 937-5433 or nbirmingham@postandcourier.com.
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Posted by Johnq2 on June 28, 2008 at 12:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tripsa-
What does this have to do with the story about the mistreatment of these animals?
You try to portray yourself as some sort of moral person when those of us that read your ignorant posts know otherwise.
Posted by Smart_Enough_2_Know_Better on June 28, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What an ass.
Posted by coolfreaknbeans on June 28, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree tripsa.Funny how PETA card carrying liberals are pro abortion.
Posted by ashleyriver on June 28, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
There's a special place in Hell reserved for people who abuse children and animals. Rather than issue citations, someone needs to do to Ms. Dellinger what she's done to these animals
Posted by Johnq2 on June 28, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
tripsa-
We all know you would prefer a donkey but please don't talk about your sex life here.
You got all the republican buzzwords "male, donkey, jackass", you did leave out a couple I am sure you have experience with such as "toe tapping, anonymous bathroom stall sex etc." we know how you republicans like to caucus in the bathroom stalls together while discussing how moral you are by trying to control other peoples bodies.
The truth is people like you don't care about morals or animals or even unborn babies, all you care about is appearing to care by criticizing others.
You don't fool anyone tripsa so go on back to your bathroom stall with your republican buddies and donkeys.
/Buffoon
Posted by ForPnC on June 28, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ashleyriver - I agree with you. Treat this woman as she treated those poor animals. I'm glad that they will all be placed in good homes.
Posted by stand828 on June 28, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Jesus Christ! What makes me wonder is why with some people everything boils down to whether somebody is pro-life or pro-choice.
This animal abusing woman should be the target of your ire, not pushed aside to express your views on what you consider the more important issue of abortion.
Posted by reality_woman on June 29, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What is a shame is that some people live to give their opinions on issues that just fuel them to breathe. If they can't get on this forum and state something daily I really think that they would cease to breathe. What a shame. Some people have something to say about everything.......really now must you comment on everything?
But animal cruelty, cruelty to each other when will it stop?