Dayton, Texas (KTRK) – Authorities have rescued dozens of emaciated farm animals on a property in Liberty County, according to the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
The video above shows authorities removing farm animals from the scene.
On September 2, Houston SPCA animal investigators and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office rescued 58 birds (including ducks, turkeys, geese, chickens and guinea fowls), 11 goats, donkeys, two horses and a dog that were wandering among the dead animals at a property in Dayton off CR 401.
According to investigators, many of the hoofed animals were suffering from laminitis, an extremely painful condition that indicates a lack of farrier care.
The LCSO arrested the owner after a quarrel last week when lawmakers said they learned of dead animals on the property.
Officials said it took most of the day to remove all neglected and suffering animals from the scene before bringing them to the Houston SPCA for individual veterinary care that includes introducing an appropriate feeding protocol.
A veterinarian from the Houston SPCA was at the scene with several Texans a& M University College of Veterinary Medicine for Animal Assistance.
To report animal cruelty, call 713.869.7722 or Fill out the online Houston SPCA Animal Cruelty Reporting Form.
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