Working with the Morgan County, MO, Sheriff's Office, the HSMO took these animals to safety after the owner of the property and a tenant voluntarily surrendered all of the animals to them.
Many of the cats were living in a filthy, trash-strewn trailer on the property and are suffering from upper respiratory disease, eye infections, severely matted coats and other maladies.
The dogs included mixed breeds, terriers, Akitas, Labrador Retrievers and Beagles which are thin and suffering from parasites. Included in the group are 2 two week old puppies and 2 eight week old puppies.
The horses range in age from new foals and pregnant mares to adult horses and ponies. They are also underweight and suffering from parasites. One dead foal was found in a barrel on the property.
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office stated they will pursue animal abuse charges in this case.
The dogs and cats have been taken to HSMO Headquarters in St Louis for evaluation and treatment. The horses and goats have been taken to HSMO's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union for evaluation and treatment.
HSMO cautions that due to their poor condition, it may be several weeks before many of these animals will be available for adoption.
* Information provided by the Humane Society of Missouri.
