Could this be an animal cruelty case?

Question

Our neighbors behind us have six Haflinger ponies.They are always kept in a paddock that's about 20 feet x 15 ft, that's including the massive pile of manure that takes up most of the place.I haven't seen them out to graze since May, and I've been watching them.Whenever I go back I see a water trough ( stagnant water, but I can't get close to see the quality), and from what I can tell they only get hay.They're never excersized and at one point I could see their ribs and hipbones pretty clearly.Could I call the SPCA?

Answer 1

yahhh!! thats so sad :(

Answer 2

YES call NOW

Answer 3

yes!

at least so they can check up on them

Answer 4

OMG  call 911 !!!  did u call yet ?  are u crazy ?  have u called yet?

Answer 5

yeah immediately!

poor animals they dont deserve it.

Answer 6

Ya go ahead that's sad!

Answer 7

DO IT NOW!

Answer 8

you should DEFINATELY report them to the SPCA and PETA and the FBI or something!!! animals are the best thing in the world. i love fury animals. i love sausage too. big sausage. mmmm. btw report them to the NAACP too

Answer 9

You can call not only the SPCA but also whoever in your local government is responsible for regulating animals and sanitation, there are some real health concerns here.

Answer 10

I'm honestly not sure, but I would.  That is TERRIBLE!  Those ponies deserve better.

You know what?  Just call them.  They aren't being treated correctly.  

The poor ponies....

Answer 11

Yes you should call. it's better to be safe then sorry. They will come out and have a look. They will keep you anonymous. Call now!!

Answer 12

Yes call!  Better to have them checked out and everything be OK than to let those poor ponies suffer!  I don't understand people that don't realize that animals have feelings just like we do!

Answer 13

If you can see their ribs, it's a case of neglect for sure.  I strongly suggest you contact your local SPCA.  It can't hurt to at least have the owners checked up on... even if they get to keep the horses, they might be more inclined to take good care of them, if they know they're being watched.

Answer 14

yes don't wait but let them take a  good look.

Answer 15

Yes, you can call the SPCA. Your next-door neighbors may get a number of charges against this - very llegall. Just seeing there ribs is illegall on it's own, and seriouss charges will be taken if it's true the ponies only get hay. It's so necessary to call.

Answer 16

u can definitely call the ASPCA. that is an obvious case of serious neglect.

Answer 17

Better safe than sorry. Maybe you should call them to check it out.

Answer 18

I would; no animal deserves to be treated that way.

Answer 19

You sure can

but before you do that, i'd suggest knocking some sense into your neighbors first and talk to them

Answer 20

h**l yes, call them.

Worse case, you are wrong.

You don't want to have these animals suffering because you are scared.

Answer 21

Yes, the ASPCA, the Sheriff's office and the Humane Society.

Pick your state on this page:

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...

for contact info.

Answer 22

yes that does sound like animal cruelty call the SPCA

Answer 23

I would.  Just to ask them to check it out.  I don't know the rules of SPCA, however, I would call and tell them there are neglected ponies.

Answer 24

Absolutely, make no mistake there are different ways to abuse an animal, even if its not physical. Many things fall under animal cruelty, this sound like it may be a case. Water should be change and trough cleaned daily. As far as them in a paddock all the time, that can cause some major health issues for the horses with all the manure everywhere.  They could get many different types of bacteria between the walls of their feet like thrush, because of standing in moist wet conditions over a period of time. If there is a cause for concern follow your instincts and call, what could it hurt?

Answer 25

yeah but id reccommend maybe compiling rough dates and your observations to support your doubts.

Answer 26

Yes you should report them.

Answer 27

ABSOLUTLY. Do the best you can, but no presser.

Answer 28

h**l yes please do I would or we would have a battle and I would win the war you must do something.

Answer 29

did you say you can see there hip and rib bones, if so yes you should call for sure thats terrible if thats the case.

Answer 30

im not a profeshionel but it dose sound roung so yes i would

Answer 31

They're being neglected, so yes.