Abuse case - may be sensitive to some

[cheval]

Here are some pictures. They aren't doing better yet but as bad as they are it may take longer. They did show interest in the carrots and apples I gave them yesterday. Took them a long time to eat them and I cut them into tiny pieces.

The vet said the ONLY reason they are alive is because they are Appy's. He said the Appy's are just one tough breed.

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How can people let this happen?????? How can you look out your window every single day and see this?

[dame_wolf]

OH NO! Did I miss a thread? Did you rescue these poor horses? I don't understand how someone could see this everyday and not think it was wrong! I hope they pull through...

[JackieB]

I just cannot imagine allowing such a thing to happen to an animal. A person would have to be completely lacking a conscience.

[cheval]

These horses were delivered to our barn by Animal Control to nurse to health so they can be adopted out but there's some question as to whether that can happen. I've never seen a horse that looked like its soul already left it's body.

It's like they've given up.

I'd like for the judge to give the woman the same punishment she gave those horses. Let her starve.

[PaintedDreamer_0110]

Thats horrible :(. They remind me of our new rescue Bumper. I just don't understand how people could do this to horses. Its sick, and cruel, and sad

[dame_wolf]

I'm with ya Cheval!!!

I hope you are able to help them and that it's not to late.

[~*Domino*~]

Unbelievable! People cease to amaze me at the things they let happen! Poor babies, I sure hope they pull through!:cry:

[cheval]

Luckily our BO is amazing at getting these horses back into shape. The most recent (another Appy) was just adopted out to her new home. Just hoping these poor guys can pull through.

[WashingtonBay]

Well, I'm glad that at least they are now with people who will be kind to them and try. Keep us updated on them.

[cheval]

I will. I just won't ever be able to comprehend people that could do this.

[FatSpottedAppy]

Oh my gosh... :(

I hope they have a full recovery...

[WashingtonBay]

Me either Cheval... they suffered a long time.

[Piper522]

Keep us posted Cheval...they need lots of love and it looks like they are getting it.

[CelestialDreamer]

Those poor babes. I hope they make a full recovery. How can people just not care??

[cheval]

I'd like to get in and love on them because they seem to want attention but until the lice issue is dealt with all I can do is talk to them and feed them carrots/apples.

The darker appy is so funny - if you have any apple smell on her carrot she won't eat it. So my pocket knife has two blades and I have to use one to cut the carrots for her and one to cut the apple for the lighter horse.

They seemed more lively tonight when I went to feed for the BO. They both were shaking their grain buckets when they were done so I called the BO and asked if they could have more because they were asking for it and she told me they could. The lighter one even nickered when I brought the extra food.

In all honesty I don't think fines and jail time is enough for these people. There needs to be something else. Something very unpleasant but somehow still within the law. Or perhaps there needs to be a bending of the law for these types.

[zoel_222]

Oh my god. That's awful :cry:

I hope these guys can pull through and find some loving homes. Keep us posted.

[Palogal]

Bless their little hearts....that's terrible.

[Petra]

That is too bad it in not legal to have those people starve the same way. They certainly deserve it!
I hope those poor horses will pull through.
It really is sad!

[Equine_Woman]

I so hope this story has a happy ending. There is a special place in heaven for people who rehab horses like that. And I hope there is a special place in Hell for those who put them there in the first place.

[Steelhorserider]

I am so glad your BO is such a giving person and is willing to give these poor horses a chance. Hope you will keep us posted. You are right that it may take quite a while to mend these poor creatures physically and spiritually.

[Cat]

How horrible. I'm so happy they are getting a 2nd chance!

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

OMG. I hope they respond to all your loving care Cheval. God Bless them!!

[vicklynn]

I am so glad that these horses have you and your BO taking care of them.

That person who let the horses get like that need to starve in jail for some time.
Kinda like being locked up in a stall with NO food.

[dame_wolf]

I'm so glad that they are responding so quickly and seem interested in you. I hope the lice situation is taken care of soon so they can get some lovin!

[sugarsgirl]

Porr things! I hope they get better real soon!

[valleyrider]

Those poor poor babies :cry:There is no words to describe the horrible condition these poor horses are left in nor will I ever understand why people let this happen. But there are many words of thanks to people like you Cheval who help them to get a better life. I hope the lice clears up soon so you can give them the hugs they deserve to have.

[gaited07]

Wow, that is just a horrible shame that someone would let that happen. I agree, this person who owned these horses should be beat and starved!