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Lindaloo · #1 Postby **Lindaloo** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 11:20 pm

Jackson County Animal Control trucks and trailers rolled onto a property on Lloyds Lane in Vancleave Thursday.

"We're removing 19 horses and 2 llamas. They're malnourished looking," Jackson County Animal Shelter Director Bill Richman said.

Authorities seized the animals after seeing their condition Wednesday night.

"We found horses that were underfed. We found one that had a bad case of diarrhea, just generally poor condition," Richman said.

During their investigation, they said they found 50-horses, 5 llamas and much more belonging to Jeannie Houston. Constable Andy Hunt served the arrest warrant.

"She had goats and llamas and about 40 to 50 dogs. We got to looking at the welfare of these animals, and it wasn't 100%. They weren't kept great," Hunt said.

Others described a more gruesome discovery.

"We found 2 carcasses that had been in there for quite awhile, in one of stalls in the barn, which also housed 2 live animals at the time," Richman said.

Linda Green says she knew all along about the animals' health. She filed the complaint against the owner.

"When I saw the animals, I saw sadness. I saw a lot of animals that can't fend for themselves. There were a lot of them that were bony, a lot them very wormy. The major thing that caught my eye was the land that these poor animals were on, they were dirt, just dirt. You just can't raise horses on dirt," Green said.

"Because of the sheer number of the animals, the stronger, the healthier, whatever horses would root out the smaller and the weaker ones. Probably the reason the whole thing came about, because there were too many animals in a too small an area," Richman said.

As the Animal Control truck pulled away from the property, neighbors got to catch a glimpse of the 21-animals before they were taken away.

"I am glad it is over. It's very sad deal, but it's a happy deal now," Green said.

The horses and llamas were taken to the Jackson County Animal Shelter. The other animals, which appeared to be in better shape, were left.

Jeannie Houston is out on bond, charged with one count of animal cruelty and neglect. It's a misdemeanor. She will appear in court Monday morning. We were unable to reach Houston for a comment.

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I am after the DA to file felony charges!! This is not misdemeanor!!

sunnyday · #2 Postby **sunnyday** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 11:27 pm

People who abuse innocent animals deserve to be put under the jail forever.!!!!!

stormy · #3 Postby **stormy** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 1:49 am

this is sad, i have 3 dushound and 3 cats and my husband says they get more attention than he does. i hope they get her for doing this.

Miss Mary · #4 Postby **Miss Mary** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 8:03 am

Linda - you're so right - this makes me VERY angry. I'm an animal lover. I truly believe animals speak with their eyes - my Golden does every day. What those poor animals eyes must have told the rescuers. How can people be so cruel? This is a terrible world at times. Just terrible.

Mary

TexasStooge · #5 Postby **TexasStooge** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 8:04 am

sunnyday wrote:People who abuse innocent animals deserve to be put under the jail forever.!!!!!

I Second that sunny.

j · #6 Postby j » Fri Oct 31, 2003 8:24 am

Great work Lin....you should be very proud.

#7 Postby **Stephanie** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 8:37 am

I thought I knew the name! :wink:

Great job! Those poor animals!

Amanzi · #8 Postby **Amanzi** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 8:55 am

Way to go Linda! Im glad you filed that complaint, and I hope her sorry butt gets put in jail for doing that!

Only thing I would be worried about is that they left the healthy animals behind,Im afraid they will get the same treatment as the others.

Amanzi · #9 Postby **Amanzi** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 8:56 am

Way to go Linda! Im glad you filed that complaint, and I hope her sorry butt gets put in jail for doing that!

Only thing I would be worried about is that they left the healthy animals behind,Im afraid they will get the same treatment as the others.

Lindaloo · #10 Postby **Lindaloo** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:11 am

I am working on that today Bron. Two of the horses had to be put down last night.

As of this morning, I have 56 messages from people who want to get involved. Hopefully, there will be enough to get the others adopted out to families. And yes, I brought two of the dogs home. lol. I can't take that step with the horses yet because of them being sick and do not want to endanger my own.

#11 Postby **wx247** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:23 am

Way to go Linda. That is sad what happened, but I am glad you filed the complaints.

stormchazer · #12 Postby **stormchazer** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:29 am

Lindaloo wrote:I am working on that today Bron. Two of the horses had to be put down last night.

As of this morning, I have 56 messages from people who want to get involved. Hopefully, there will be enough to get the others adopted out to families. And yes, I brought two of the dogs home. lol. I can't take that step with the horses yet because of them being sick and do not want to endanger my own.

I admire you for turning your concern into action. Good job.

JCT777 · #13 Postby **JCT777** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 11:01 am

Go get 'em Linda! They are horrible people.

TexasStooge · #14 Postby **TexasStooge** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 1:48 pm

Any person who turnes their backs on their pets or animals should not have them at all!

Guest · #15 Postby **Guest** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 2:03 pm

Wow Linda - you get an atta girl from me for getting involved and making things happen. I too have grown up and love animals.

I hope the animals that were rescued can be put in a loving caring home.

As for the lady who did this - I say make her live in a stall next to a dead animal ..... I hope the DA goes for the felony.

Patricia

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