Horses' owner finedWoman pleads guilty in animal-care case By Nita Birmingham (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Friday, July 4, 2008
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Miniature horses & donkeys seized for neglect are now safely at the Charleston Animal Society facility Watch » MCCLELLANVILLE — A woman cited for poor treatment of six miniature horses and donkeys was fined Thursday and allowed to keep one horse, a male that appeared to be the best-fed of the bunch. Cynthia Dellinger, 50, of 9760 Randall Road, pleaded guilty to one count of animal-care violation, said Kay Hyman, director of outreach and communications for the Charleston Animal Society. Magistrate David Coker fined Dellinger $1,087, but suspended it to $55 provided she doesn't incur any animal violations for one year, Hyman said. Hyman said Dellinger pleaded no contest to five other citations related to animal care. Coker also ordered Dellinger to pay the Animal Society $300 in restitution; Hyman said care of the animals has cost about $1,500. Animal Control officers in May found that five of the six animals were emaciated, a report stated. The animals were removed June 26 after conditions were unchanged, the report said. Hay was scattered on top of manure and drinking water was stagnant, the report said. Some animals had leg sores and their winter coats were matted. They required treatment for parasites and they needed dental work because their teeth caused tongue scarring and inhibited them from eating, officers said. Two miniature horses and three miniature donkeys are expected to be available for adoption once testing is finished to make sure they don't have an equine virus. Call the Animal Society at 747-4849 for more information. Reach Nita Birmingham at 937-5433 or nbirmingham@postandcourier.com. |
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Posted by Smart_Enough_2_Know_Better on July 4, 2008 at 1:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
As long as she doesn't incur any further violations for one year?? How about for the rest of her life! This woman either doesn't know how to care for animals or simply doesn't care. But either way, she shouldn't be left with ANY animals.
Posted by ForPnC on July 4, 2008 at 8:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Because of idiots like Hyman and Coker, this problem will always exist. This woman wasn't punished at all!
The next time the Charleston Animal Society decries the treatment of animals or wants money - SHUT UP! Your moronic director IS the problem!
Posted by professional_blk_woman on July 4, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This is ridiculous. What do they mean she was "...allowed to keep one horse, a male that appeared to be the best-fed of the bunch." Who does this make sense to?
I agree with you, Smart_Enough! She doesnt need animals AT ALL! Her fine was suspended to $55, and she's required to pay $300 to the Charleston Animal Society???? A total of $355 for all of this? Give me a damn break! This should not be tolerated!