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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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stephhy1
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im glad the animals are being helped
 
Michelle M.
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Oh my, how crazy!
 
Kip B.
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Report animal abuse!
 
TracyWyant
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We animal lovers need to stick together. Report animal abuse.
 
LouAnne
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Why? Why? Why? We may never understand why people do the irresponsible, stupid things that they do. Prosecute to the full extent that the law allows.
 
Stephanie0305
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they better face animal abuse charges....farm animals are animals too.
 
EnglishSkittles21
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This is disgusting. How can someone treat another creature like this is beyond me.
 
Jackie N.
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This it horrible
 
Jim S.
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The tipster should be given a medal.
 
Paul S.
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Glad this was discovered.
 
Brittany T.
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I am glad to see people caring for farm animals and not just dogs and cats
 
Joeski4life
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Great rescue, I just hope they can take care of all the animals and find them new homes.
 
Ilene U.
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People like that discust me. They should be put away for life. Poor animals.
 
Paul S.
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A big thank you to all who are helping these animals and helping to defend them in this case.
 
jinxkitty
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I'm glad these animals were rescued. This is such a sad situation.
 
sierra m.
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i feel bad for all of the those rabbits , dogs, chickens,pigs, goats,horses, the african gray parrot, and the cockatiel.
 
missyscove
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96 rabbits, I sure hope these have been correctly sexed now. I can only imagine them throwing them all together and ending up with 5 times as many rabbits as they started with.
 
jd
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what is with people...if you take an animal in, you need to care for that animal for LIFE! caring for them includes feeding, cleaning, vet visits, grooming, etc...not just throwing them into a pen and saying they're safe...good intentions, bad results! before taking an animal, look into what it takes to care for them CORRECTLY!
 
rockyoreo
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how can people be this cruel?
 
shayne M.
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thats more animals ie seen my entire life
 
Laurel C.
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Thank goodness for the tipsters out there. Without them, maybe these animals would have perished.
 
Krystin L.
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So good to see that these animals will have the oppurtunity to be placed in loving homes!
 
ellent
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The importance of neighbors reporting suspected abuse is stressed in this article. I'm glad the animals have been rescued. I will never understand how people can be so cruel or thoughtless.
 
cyz1950
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Consequences need for the people. I 'm glad that someone was able to step in and get the animals out of there. Hopefully they will find new and better homes.
 
wow i feel soooo bad for the animals and i hope that atleast some of the animals will become adoptable and be able to begin a new life with a loving family that will treat them with the love they deserve i also hope that the people will face the charges for animal cruelty
 
jamie c.
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i think its great that someone saved all those animals!
 
Theresa
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I do not get the hoarding issue. At what point do you see yourself hurting so many animals instead of helping them like when you started the collection?
 
shirley r.
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Owners should face charges!!!!
 
Vicky
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let's put the owners down instead
 
judy b.
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I jsu wonder how these people can watch these animals suffer and starve.
 
jenn
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I feel like I've run out of original thoughts when it comes to these cases of hoarding.. it's always the same thought.. how the Heck does this manage to happen? it's surreal really.
 
linda s.
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I'd like to know how badly these people will pay for their abuse of these inocents. You can be gaurenteed not strongly enough.
 
Matta P.
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They're should be trying to save the dogs, not kill them!
 
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debbie g.
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omg!these people who hoard animals are sick & need help.
 
Katee
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I'm so happy to hear they were rescued.

There is NO excuse for this kind of abuse.
 
tumbles
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I'm glad that someone was smart enough to finally call the police. It's important to report any animal cruelty or neglect and not wait for the next person to do it; he may be waiting for you!
 
kim d.
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thank goodness they were rescued before it was too late for them all.

 
kjungb
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it sounds like the police got there at a good time. unfortunately it should have been sooner but if they can take are of these animals and get them adopted out that would be a happy ending for these pets.
 
Jeni B.
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I agree. This can't be it; plus, there needs to be more serious consequences. With people, hurt a person and you can serve 10 or 15 years in prison and a fine/bail in the hundred-thousands. Cruelly treat an animal, and you're looking at a $200 fine and 2 days in prison at its worse. Animals are the basis for our life; my dog has been my best friend for almost 13 years since we were both 2 months old!
 
rhonda L.
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There has to be more to this story. How old is the horse they might be putting down? What if they had rescued them? Whomever turned them in for abuse maybe should have volunteered some time with helping the animals too! I certainly hope there is an update to this story that proves that there was no abuse. I just cant imagine someone would have that many animals and not have heart enough to care for them
 
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Your kidding right? I see it all the time. I volunteer at the near by shelter and you would not believe the many people that Just dont get it. It is shameful. The way some of these animals come through here in the shelter would break your heart. I am always on the look out for abuse, and you wouldn't beleive in your own neighborhood how much of it goes on.
 
susan j.
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There has to be more to this story. Why did they have so many-how long had they had them? I wish there were more information here.
 
Ed H.
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Can't imagine what these people think when they gather all these animals. Don't they have a clue that it's expensive to care for them?
 
Joann M.
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COULD FACE CHARGES? why is there any question......
 
Peggy
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I hope we will get an update on this one.
 
jay m.
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what a shame, i am glad someone turned them in.
 
Greg K.
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I hope people think to give money and other support to rescue organizations in the area, which have to clean up the big mess others have left.
 
williml
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Hope the animals are able to go to safe homes.
 
NYCSmith
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Oh dear, yet another case of animal hoarding. It's so depressing. I wonder why it usually takes so long before there is intervention.
 
groovygirl
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I hope many of the animals are adopted into loving homes.
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