Comments on: Two Former Carriage Horses Rescued By SPCA

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 01:06:17 +0000

Please call the SPCA in the am and they will assist or take payment over the phone. Many thanks!!

By: Behold the Lambe

Behold the Lambe — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:19:34 +0000

The law around animal abuse needs to be updated. These horses shown above are owned by the same man who was before the courts back in 2006, for the abuse of six horses, and other animals. He was given a conditional discharge and banned from owning anymore for five years, only to return and do the same thing over again. On the day they were taken away I just happened be be driving behind the horse trailor and knew then that the spca must of been there.But I go further and say that yes the bigger majority of people here care for their horses as they are supposed to do.

By: Behold the Lambe

Behold the Lambe — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:13:42 +0000

Wow always amazes me how people are ready to shoot off and put focus on those so innocent of what you’re accusing them of, especially in a sensitive situation such as this. These horses in question have been out of service and haven’t been hooked up to a carraige or used for anything for at least five years, so therefore your above statement bears no merit, neither have therse horses ever been stabled in st.Georges. The guys down st. georges have always taken excellent care of their horses and if you need to take a drive and see with your own eyes.If you are not sure of the information your putting out there, my advice is to stay in your lane.

By: Nana

Nana — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 18:07:51 +0000

Why is it that the owner has not been named. Why should he or she be protected. The poor horses were not. His or her name should be put out there so this will not happen to any other animals that they may own. Also so the public can keep an eye open for future animal abuse by the said person or persons.

By: VJ

VJ — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 16:14:23 +0000

I saw those particular horses still at work in St George’s last year. In my opinion, that of itself is animal cruelty. Imagine being hooked up to a cart, and being forced to pull people around in the scorching heat with the sun beating down on your back. I would love to see this practice outlawed.

By: sage

sage — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 16:05:51 +0000

Oh they will be fined at the full extent of the law, $200 and no horses for 5 years. What a disgrace.

By: BermudaBlue

BermudaBlue — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:52:01 +0000

This is a HORRID payback for these horses, especially ones that have worked so hard in their lives to bring income to someone. Animals depend on their “humans” for water, food, medical care and secure shelter. I GET that sometimes an owner comes upon hard times and is unable to properly care for their charges, especially the cost it takes to care for them. If this is the case for anyone PLEASE, please, please care enough to surrender them so they may receive proper care. I don’t care if it’s a mouse or a horse…give them the loving home they deserve or be big enough to find someone who will be able to take them in and treat them the way they deserve!!!!

By: Meh.

Meh. — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:21:30 +0000

These carriage horses aren’t associated with the ones that collapsed in dockyard last year are they?

By: Truths

Truths — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:41:09 +0000

Yes, name and shame the owners! What kind of evil person does this? Why did you take over these horses if you couldn’t afford to feed them. These owners should be brought before the courts. This is animal cruelty plain and simple. If we don’t prosecute and make examples of these owners then this could continue.

By: Help me Donate

Help me Donate — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:38:54 +0000

This is terribly sad. I have tried to process a donation on the SPCA website however I have not had success. When I called the SPCA to explain they said to try again otherwise I don’t know what else to tell you. How about you process payment over the phone or pass the call onto someone who can take my payment directly.

By: Ladeej

Ladeej — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:32:21 +0000

I am glad that the horses have been rescued. You never know what circumstances lead to such situations. What is needed now is for those who are concerned to help the SPCA with their funding request.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:22:11 +0000

So who is the owner & where is a picture of the owner? Let’s see how well the owner takes care of himself.

By: VJ

VJ — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:33:38 +0000

What is going to happen to the former owner of these horses? I certainly hope that they’ll be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

By: Real Onion

Real Onion — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:24:15 +0000

If I had my way the Owner would suffer the exact same treatment!

By: Hope

Hope — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:49:38 +0000

Any news on whether the owner will be prosecuted and fined? Maybe that could be used towards their care. Owners shouldn’t be allowed to get away with this!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:47:02 +0000

Will the former owners be prosecuted for animal cruelty?

By: Pink Panther

Pink Panther — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:41:36 +0000

What charges will be brought against the owner(s)?

By: aceboy

aceboy — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:35:08 +0000

I am happy to donate, but what is happening to the so-called “owners”? They should have assets confiscated to fund the care. WHy aren’t the police arresting them?