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Kentucky Bill Would Require Vets to Report Animal Cruelty
by Pat Raia | Mar 12, 2020
Under current law, veterinarians in Kentucky are forbidden to report animal cruelty without the express permission of the animal’s owner or unless a court orders the disclosure.
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I Suspect Horse Neglect?
by Pat Raia | Feb 28, 2019
Most equine cruelty investigations begin with a tip to law enforcement, and whether those cases are successfully prosecuted can depend largely on how tipsters share their information. Here’s what to remember.
Read MorePair Charged in Seizure of More Than 50 Horses
by Pat Raia | Jan 15, 2019
On Jan. 14, the horses’ owners Cheryl and Richard Ervin surrendered to the Union County Sheriff’s Office and were charged with 37 counts of misdemeanor and four felony counts of animal cruelty.
Read MoreFlorida Veterinarian Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
by Pat Raia | Aug 25, 2017
Gail Nichols, DVM, and her husband, Paul Smith, are facing charges after 30 horses were seized from their property.
Read MorePair Charged in Wyoming Horse Abandonment Case
by Pat Raia | Aug 3, 2017
David and Bradley Flint allegedly abandoned three horses in the Washakie Wilderness earlier this year.
Read MorePennsylvania Law Protects Veterinarians From Lawsuits
by Pat Raia | Jun 28, 2017
The legislation will shield veterinarians from civil liability when they report suspected animal cruelty to authorities.
Read MoreGeorgia Man Charged in Foal Death
by Pat Raia | May 27, 2017
A pair of allegedly maltreated adult horses were also found on the property.
Read MoreMaine Bill Could Wave Animal Surrender Fees
by Pat Raia | May 20, 2017
Alleged animal abusers could also avoid consequences by signing an affidavit banning future animal ownership.
Read MoreOfficials Seize More Than 40 Horses in Idaho
by Pat Raia | Mar 14, 2017
Authorities charged an Idaho couple each with 23 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.
Read MoreSome Horses Returned After Colorado Seizure
by Pat Raia | Feb 27, 2017
A judge ordered that 24 horses be returned to their owner while another 39 remain impounded.
Read MoreThe Veterinarian’s Role in Equine Cruelty Prosecutions
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Feb 16, 2017
The equine veterinarian is the prosecutor’s most important resource and witness in these cases, one attorney said.
Read MoreWoman Charged in Colorado Horse Seizure
by Pat Raia | Jan 24, 2017
Penny Gingerich has been charged with 64 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.
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