Starving animals found on farm in Washington
Starving animals rescued from Covington farm King County animal control officers and volunteers from Pasado's Safe Haven have rescued what is being called a "large number of emaciated farm animals" in the Covington area of southeast King County. According to a statement issued Wednesday night, King County Animal Services investigators are working with law enforcement officials on a case involving emaciated livestock and fowl found in unhealthy conditions at the Covington property. The investigation is ongoing and it appears the animals are suffering from starvation, the statement said. The animals included horses, goats, sheep, calves, roosters, peacocks, and a llama. Here's more from the statement: "Animal Services Sgt. Dave Morris, the primary investigator on the case, responded to the scene after a resident reported seeing a fallen horse in a field. After discovering the large number of animals in potential need of medical attention, Sgt. Morris worked quickly to obtain a search warrant to confiscate the animals and enlisted the help of Pasado's Safe Haven and of its extensive volunteer team. "Together, Pasado's Safe Haven and King County Animal Care and Control officers safely transported the livestock and captured a number of roosters, hens and geese running about the property." "Pasado's Safe Haven is very grateful to have been called in to assist with this rescue," said King County Animal Care and Control Investigator Kim Koon. "We hope to continue to work together to build and create stronger laws against this kind of situation." The animal owner or owners could face felony first degree animal cruelty charges and if convicted could face time in jail, the statement from county officials said. Updates on the case will be available at http://www.metrokc.gov/animals/news/20070122.aspx
Starving animals rescued from Covington farm King County animal control officers and volunteers from Pasado's Safe Haven have rescued what is being called a "large number of emaciated farm animals" in the Covington area of southeast King County. According to a statement issued Wednesday night, King County Animal Services investigators are working with law enforcement officials on a case involving emaciated livestock and fowl found in unhealthy conditions at the Covington property. The investigation is ongoing and it appears the animals are suffering from starvation, the statement said. The animals included horses, goats, sheep, calves, roosters, peacocks, and a llama. Here's more from the statement: "Animal Services Sgt. Dave Morris, the primary investigator on the case, responded to the scene after a resident reported seeing a fallen horse in a field. After discovering the large number of animals in potential need of medical attention, Sgt. Morris worked quickly to obtain a search warrant to confiscate the animals and enlisted the help of Pasado's Safe Haven and of its extensive volunteer team. "Together, Pasado's Safe Haven and King County Animal Care and Control officers safely transported the livestock and captured a number of roosters, hens and geese running about the property." "Pasado's Safe Haven is very grateful to have been called in to assist with this rescue," said King County Animal Care and Control Investigator Kim Koon. "We hope to continue to work together to build and create stronger laws against this kind of situation." The animal owner or owners could face felony first degree animal cruelty charges and if convicted could face time in jail, the statement from county officials said. Updates on the case will be available at http://www.metrokc.gov/animals/news/20070122.aspx