FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A court order issued by a North Dakota judge has saved about 70 horses from slaughter.
KFGO radio reports (http://bit.ly/2qQlBQc) that the Stark County Sheriff’s Office says it seized neglected and abused horses and some cattle from the ranch near Gladstone earlier this week. At least 30 of the horses are ready to give birth.
Authorities began an investigation into the case last month. Officials say the animals were to be sold to a feed lot and then sent to slaughter in Canada. However, after negotiations, a judge decided the horses would be turned over to an animal rescue group.
Alison Smith, Founder of Triple H Miniature Horse Rescue in Mandan, says the deal was finalized Tuesday night.
The case remains under investigation. No charges have been filed.
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Information from: KFGO-AM, http://www.kfgo.com
— Associated Press
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