- New York, USA -
Ten horses are now safe and in the care of the nonprofit “Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester”, after they were removed from a property in Orleans County.
WBTA reports that on July 26, 2022, Lollypop Farm Humane Law Enforcement investigators responded to a request from Orleans County Animal Control and on the property, they found “a thin Palomino with overgrown hooves standing on at least 2 feet of packed manure.”
After obtaining a search warrant, investigators returned to the property and discovered ten horses in a severe state of neglect.
“The horses were thin, with overgrown hooves, and standing in tight stalls filled with manure”, said Lollypop Farm in a Facebook post.
According to investigators, there was insufficient water in the areas used to house the horses.
On August 16, 2022, authorities arrested the horses’ guardian, 68-years-old ELAINE BUTE, of Carlton, and charged her with ten counts of animal cruelty. BUTE is due to appear in Carlton Town Court on September 12, 2022.
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester advised that “Due to the ongoing investigation, these horses are not available for adoption.”
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It’s frightening how many people are just abandoning care for animals. It is ELAINE BUTE’S responsibility to provide care for her horses. Did she just not check on their health & wellbeing? The conditions they were forced to live in is horrendous. I pray they get the love & care that must be afforded to all Precious Souls.