MISSION (NEWS 1130) — Six thoroughbred horses who were suffering from malnutrition, dental problems, parasites, and injuries are now in the care of the BC SPCA after they were seized from a Mission property.
“In addition to suffering from nutritional and medical issues, the horses were living in substandard conditions, with inadequate shelter, muddy and slippery surfaces and injurious hazards strewn on the property,” said Eileen Drever, with the BC SPCA. “There was also inadequate fencing on the property, permitting the horses access to a busy road.”
The @BC_SPCA says it has six thoroughbred horses in its care after a seizure from a property in #MissionBC. The horses are malnourished, have dental issues, parasites and hoof injuries. pic.twitter.com/5xzOf94zT7
— Ria Renouf (@riarenouf) November 12, 2020
The horses are getting treatment and ongoing care as they recover at a SPCA foster home.
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“They are such beautiful animals and it is so sad to think of them suffering as they were,” Drever said. “We are so happy that they are now safe and getting the care and treatment they need.”
An investigation is underway.