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Nearly 200 Domestic, Farm Animals Rescued

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February 13, 2008

APACHE JUNCTION, AZ – Responding to a tip, Arizona police found 185 animals being kept in abusive conditions.

Unlike typical hoarding cases, this involved seven different species and various breeds being rescued from a rural property near Apache Junction.

Authorities found 96 rabbits, 47 dogs, chickens, pigs, goats, horses, an African gray parrot and a cockatiel.

Commander Jay Swart of the Apache Junction Police Department said some of the animals were in pretty significant distress.

As of right now, none of the rescues are available for adoption. While some of the animals are still being evaluated, two have been euthanized. It is possible that one horse will also be put down.

A search warrant was served by police to the owners, who watched the animals being taken away. They declined to comment and the police did not identify them.

The police department’s forensic team is collecting evidence. Once the investigation is complete, the department will review the case with the county attorney. Depending on the findings, the owners could face animal abuse charges.

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Rebecca
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Just another example of human indifference toward the animal world..........I just can't understand it.
 
april8sue
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I'm just amazed when I hear of these things how it could happen and why people let it happen. It seems they could see it is getting out of control. Is it they don't care or ignorance?
 
jane
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Its so sad when you hear news like this. Why o Why do people do this?? Do they think, in their own way that they are helping the animals???

We had a case, recently, in Berkshire where there were 80 horses and donkeys living in one barn, a few were corpses, the animals had no food or water. I think these people who do these unseakable things should be hung - if it were humans instead of animals they would be locked up and the key thrown away!
 
Judi M.
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I lived in Arizona for a long time..they seem to have alot of problems with animal abuse....I am glad the animals are safe now.
 
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chili1zz
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yes they should get fined and time for the animals that they didn't take care of
 
shriver92691
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Very sad situation.
 
Laurie M.
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This was an animal collector and a person who should not have animals. I hope most of them can find loving homes and be free from abuse.
 
krewkid
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Ug thats just so sad, I'm relieved they were found though.
 
christina m.
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People are crazy! If you can't take care of your animals you take them to a shelter that can.
 
Greg K.
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I'm glad the authorities were able to take all the animals. Many states' laws allow animals to stay with the owners for some time, even if there are obvious signs of neglect or abuse. The laws consider animals property and reflect the right to retain possession of property, rather than considering animal needs.
 
kathleen r.
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what's wrong with people?
 
Tim W.
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Thank God there are people in the know willing to give a tip. This is how things get done!
 
Haley H.
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This is so sad- Im sure many of those 96 rabbits are pregnant as well. I really hate people sometimes.
 
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Karen M.
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People are so sick!
 
SHAWN K.
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I see this on animal cops and it always amazes me.
I know these people have good intentions but they become overwhelmed.
 
jobe
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Thank goodness for the tipster
 
shwallon
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Don't understand how this could happen. Someone should have noticed sooner.
 
Susan
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So many times these situations begin when a person tries to do good but then gets overwhelmed. They can't say no to helping more animals and quickly lose the ability to care for all of them. I'd like to think that's what happened in this situation and not that the animals were intentionally mistreated.
 
Carryl D.
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I want to be hopeful that some will find a better life..the way it is supposed to be. The others have my prayers.
 
jacquie b.
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mindless, disgusting, selfish, creeps
 
KDBRN
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It boggles my mind everytime I see these events that people let these animals deteriorate right in front of their eyes and do nothing about it.
 
yayajen
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I wonder how long it took that neighbor to call in authorities-this was horrible!
 
Michele C.
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What is wrong with people today. Maybe they need to live in the same conditions and the animals did.
 
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Jessica
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why do people get animals, if they know they can't take care of them? thats' just wrong! why do the animal police allow people to get all the way to that point? i hope all, or most animals are able to go up for adoption.
 
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How are people allowed to get to this point? I guess until we license every animal, this will never change. At least the licensing process makes people aware that you have an animal.
 
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tonycat
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Seems there's no end to people keeping too many animals with too little care.
 
Tracey M.
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Hope criminal charges get filed. There are too many pet hoarders out there.
 
DONNA A.
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This makes me sick! These people should never be allowed to own pets ever again. They should be fined and put in jail on cruelty charges.
 
Dawnmoe
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It breaks your heart to think someone could treat animals like this. I hope they get what they deserve
 
pigmother
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i hope the owners of this place get what they deserve. why did it take so long for someone to notice. i am sick from this.
 
karen
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i'm hoping that one of the penalties for this hoarding behavior is that they are banned from ever owning a pet again.
 
Lisa
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The owners should have animals abuse charges. Neglect is just as bad. The poor animals have suffered for a long time.
 
theresa s.
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these poor animals i hope they make it
 
Geneva A.
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These people should never have animals again and should be fined a big fine.This is cruelty to the animals and I hope they put these people in jail for along time.
 
marlyn p.
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how terrible.
 
vetwife
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i'm amazed, this is just heinous...this person needs massive punishment.
 
Jenna3016
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So many animals. Please spay/neuter your pets.
 
Michelle C.
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This is bizarre, I'm so glad they were rescued.
 
Tami F.
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This makes me sick!
 
berrypatch573
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The rabbits were probably a food source, since there are still people hungry in America.
 
Heidi H.
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I just don't get it, why do people do this?
 
ANGELA C.
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THIS IS SO MESSED UP I HOPE THEY CAN BE HELPED!!!!
 
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some people are mean
 
Alana S.
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I have no idea why people would need so many animals and then not take care of them??, I just dont get it, I think there should be stiffer requirements for owning animals
 
Dmat56
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It upsets me deeply that people can be so inhumane, but I am happy there are organizations out there to help these animals.
 
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im glad people are helping farm animals too
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