Animal welfare officials seize horse
Posted 1 day ago
A horse seized by Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) officers is recovering under the care of a veterinarian.
Welland and District Humane Society manager Ted Bettle said he couldn't discuss details of the horse, seized from a farm on Ridge Road early Thursday evening.
"It's an ongoing investigation," he said.
Bettle said it took SPCA officers a few days before they could take the horse into custody, because they had to follow protocol with the owner.
"For the benefit of the horse it was removed (Thursday) evening. And the report this morning is it's doing pretty good," he said Friday. Bettle said he couldn't discuss the condition of the animal when SPCA officers seized it because that information will be included in the investigator's report.
Asked if charges could be laid against the animal's owners, Bettle said, "That's always possible" pending the outcome of an investigation.
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