DAYTON, Texas — More than 60 emaciated farm animal, who were found roaming around other dead livestock, were rescued from a property in Dayton on Thursday.
Houston SPCA animal cruelty investigators and deputies with Liberty County Sheriff’s Office rescued the animals from a Dayton property off County Road 401.
The animals included two donkeys, two horses, 11 goats, a dog and 58 birds, according to a Liberty County Sheriff's release. The birds included ducks, turkeys, geese, chickens and guinea fowl.
Several of the animals were suffering from laminitis. Laminitis is an, “extremely painful condition that indicates lack of farrier care.”
Deputies arrested the owner of the property last week after an altercation, according to the release. The altercation happened after the owner was asked about the dead animals on the property.
A Houston SPCA veterinarian along with several Texas A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine students responded to scene to help the animals.
It took officials most of Thursday to get all the neglected animals off the property. They were then brought to Houston SPCA for treatment.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
More than 60 emaciated farm animals rescued in Dayton
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From a Liberty County Sheriff's Office release:
Houston SPCA Animal Cruelty Investigators and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office rescued dozens of emaciated farm animals last yesterday including two donkeys, two horses, 11 goats, a dog and 58 birds that included ducks, turkeys, geese, chickens and guinea fowl who were roaming among deceased animals at a Dayton property off CR 401. Several of the hooved animals were suffering from laminitis, an extremely painful condition that indicates lack of farrier care. The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office arrested the owner after an altercation last week when they were inquiring about the dead animals on the property. A Houston SPCA veterinarian was at the scene along with several of their Texas A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine students to assist with the animals. It took officials most of the day to remove all of the neglected and suffering animals from the scene before bringing them to the Houston SPCA for individualized veterinary care that includes introducing a proper feeding protocol. The Houston SPCA’s 10-member animal cruelty investigations team works closely with local law enforcement in 10 Texas counties, including Liberty County, to help end animal cruelty. Report animal cruelty by calling 713.869.7722 or online at www.houstonspca.org. The Houston SPCA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that operates solely on donations. They are not affiliated with any other animal welfare organization, locally or nationally.
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