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UPDATE:  Missing San Ardo horses located

SPCA OFFERS $5,000 REWARD IN HORSE ABUSE CASE
Officials in On-going Rescue Effort of Abandoned Horses from San Ardo Property

The SPCA for Monterey County has located and is currently caring for 18 horses moved from a property in San Ardo. 

On Tuesday morning, August 3rd, the horses were transported to safety.  17 of the horses have been re-located to The SPCA property, and 1 stallion has been transported to Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic.  Paris, the 19th horse, has been at the clinic since Friday, July 30th.  It is believed that 4 or 5 of the horses may be pregnant.    

On Friday July 30th, SPCA Humane Investigators responded to a report of horses in need of assistance on a property believed to be in foreclosure in San Ardo.  One horse was found to be very dehydrated and had difficulty standing. She was immediately seized in order to provide medical care.

SPCA Humane Investigators and Steinbeck Equine Intern Dr. Steve Loncosky returned to the property on Saturday, July 31 to triage approximately 18 horses believed to be remaining on the property; however all of the horses had been removed.

All of the horses had been without adequate food or water for a very long time.

The horse seized from the property on Friday, now named “Paris” by SPCA officials, was transported to Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic where Dr. Nora Grenager began emergency treatment. Paris’ condition has improved somewhat following her hospitalization. Her heart rate and breathing have normalized and she has begun eating small amounts of food. Long term prognosis remains guarded.

The SPCA is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the abandonment and or the failure to provide adequate food and water for these horses.

News Stories:
KION news story "
19 Abandoned Horses Rescued by SPCA"


ABANDONED PUPPIES RESCUED BY THE SPCA Bookmark and Share

On Friday, June 11, The SPCA for Monterey County rescued four abandoned puppies from a business park in Salinas. Abandoning an animal is punishable as a misdemeanor under California state penal codes 597.1 and 597s.

The puppies, all five week old female Chihuahua mixes, were found in a Tupperware bin near 915 Blanco Circle in Salinas.  An employee at a nearby dental clinic found the bin near the business mailboxes and immediately called the SPCA for help.   

The puppies are now safe at The SPCA. 

The SPCA wants to remind our community that abandoning an animal is illegal and inhumane.  The SPCA’s doors are open to all animals in need.  You will never be judged if you do the right thing by bringing unwanted pets to the SPCA. 

To report cases of animal abandonment in Monterey County, please contact The SPCA’s Humane Investigations department at (831) 373-2631 or 422-4721 ext. 213 or report online.  All reports are confidential.  To safely surrender an unwanted animal, please visit The SPCA for Monterey County.  The SPCA is open every day of the year to accept surrendered or stray animals.

News Stories:
KION news story "
Abandoned Puppies Reminds Central Coast to Surrender Animals"

Salinas Californian, Salinas puppies, found in a box, recovering at SPCA


 



 

SEVERELY MATTED STRAY DOG RESCUED BY SPCA           

On April 16th, The SPCA rescued a severely matted stray dog.  The dog, named Lily by SPCA staff, was found sleeping on Broadway Avenue near Luzern Street in Seaside.  She was immediately brought to The SPCA shelter for care.

Lily, a six year old miniature poodle mix, was thin and severely matted.  As you can see from these photos, she was so matted that her eyes and paws were not visible.  Her paws were so matted that we could not feel her feet at all - it was as if she was wearing multiple pairs of very thick winter socks. 

From the moment Lily arrived at The SPCA, she was very loving and quick to give kisses to anyone who came close.  She was not microchipped and did not have an ID tag.  No owner has come forward to find her. 

During examination, SPCA Veterinarian Carol Iida found that Lily had cataracts and a large dermal mass that was left untreated.  The severe lack of grooming left both these conditions practically invisible under all the tangled hair. 

Lily was quickly groomed and turned from a matted cream-colored dog into an adorable, sparkling-white poodle.  Dr. Iida removed the dermal mass during her spay surgery, and although she's sporting a few stitches, Lily is now available for adoption.  Special thanks to Jessica Paquelier, Mid-Valley Pet Spa, for donating grooming services.

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MOM AND PUPPIES GIVEN A NEW LIFE AT THE SPCA Share

In February, Hollister Animal Control discovered a female dog tied to a tree.  It appeared that she had been tied there quite some time, and she had recently given birth to a large litter of puppies.  She was tangled so tightly that she could barely tend to her puppies and was unable to clean herself. 

Animal Control Officers discussed options with the owner, who decided to surrender the dog and her puppies.  Mom and the puppies (eleven puppies!) were all brought to The SPCA for lots of TLC.

The puppies, who were only days old when they were rescued, were raised in a loving SPCA foster home.  While there, they flourished - learning good manners and great socialization skills.  The male puppies are now available for adoption.  Mom is not yet available for adoption because she is working closely with our Pet Behavior Specialist to improve her manners.  The female puppies will be available for adoption very soon.

 

THREE SEVERELY NEGLECTED HORSES RESCUED

Update 12/4:

We have located an individual who we believe is the owner. Since the case is open and ongoing, we cannot give any further details but we have been in contact with this person.  The horses are doing well under our care and we are feeding them slowly on a strict feeding schedule to get their systems moving correctly again. We are also providing veterinary care and treating them for their tick infestations.  Donations to help Mocha, Bailey, Folger and all our other rescued animals are greatly appreciated

The Original Story:

The SPCA is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who abandoned three geldings in a pasture on the 800 stretch of River Road in Salinas

The horses, all believed to be in their mid 20’s, were seized yesterday by SPCA Humane Officers after their owner was unable to be located.  The horses were brought back to the SPCA shelter for emergency vet care. 

Mocha, an emaciated bay gelding, scored a 1 on the Henneke Scoring System, which is a scientific method of evaluating a horse's body condition regardless of breed, body type, sex or age.  Horses can score from 1-9 with 5 being ideal weight.  Mocha is also anemic due to a severe tick infestation and has a heart murmur.  Bailey, a palomino, scored a 1 ½ on the Henneke Scoring System and also has a heart murmur.  Folger, a bay gelding, has an extreme tick infestation causing swelling all over his body.  He also has a tumor on his right front leg. 

There was no food available in the pasture where the horses were found.  SPCA Humane Officers found one small water trough containing 2” of foul water and a decomposing squirrel. 

The horses have unique brands on their left flanks that should help with identification (see photos of brands here).  The horses appear to have recently had hoof care.

If caught, the owners could be charged with the following offenses: California Penal Code Sections 597.1 (Permitting Animals to go Without Veterinary Care), Penal Code 597 (Animal Cruelty), Penal Code 597(b) (Deprivation of Food, Water, and Shelter), Penal Code 597s (Abandonment), and trespassing.

If you have any information about this case or if you can identify the geldings in these photos, please contact The SPCA at 831-373-2631 or 422-4721 x213 or report online.  All reports are completely confidential.

You can help! Report animal cruelty, donate now, or share this story with your friends.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Progressive News Daily news story "Take Action: Houses and Humans Not the Only Victims of Recession"

Fox News Channel news story "Horses Orphaned in Down Economy"

Fox News Channel news story "Recession Victims: Horse Being Abandoned"

Salinas Californian news story "Starving horses abandoned on River Road, part of a growing Monterey County trend"

KION news story "SPCA rescues three neglected horses, $1,000 reward offered"

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"Mocha" was rescued by The SPCA after being abandoned in Salinas.  Mocha is severely emaciated and has a tick infestation and anemia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bailey was rescued with two other geldings after being abandoned in Salinas.  The horses had no access to food or water.

 

 

 

 

 

Folger is suffering from a severe tick infestation that has caused swelling all over his body.  He was rescued by The SPCA after being abandoned in Salinas.

 

 


 


 

SPCA Humane Officer Captain Adams checks on rescued horse Mocha after he arrived at The SPCA.

 

 

 

 

Rescued horse Bailey gets some TLC from SPCA Humane Officer Lieutenant Scheid after being rescued.

 

 

 

 

Mocha, Bailey, and Folger were abandoned in a field in Salinas off River Road.

 

 

 

 

 


 

Mocha and Bailey at The SPCA.

 

 

 

 



The SPCA is seeking assistance identifying this brand.  All reports are completely confidential.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SPCA is seeking assistance identifying this brand.  All reports are completely confidential.

 

 

 

 

 

The SPCA is seeking assistance identifying this brand.  All reports are completely confidential.

 

 

 

 

 

You can help! Report animal cruelty, donate now, or share this story with your friends.

 

 

CANDY RECOVERING AFTER OWNER PUT A HARNESS ON HER AS A PUPPY...AND NEVER REMOVED IT

Candy is a sweet and loving eight month old pit bull mix rescued by The SPCA.  Candy's owner had placed a harness on Candy when she was younger but failed to make any adjustments as Candy grew. A harness is a type of collar that goes around the neck and behind the front legs, so as Candy grew from a young puppy to a teenage dog, the tight material cut deeply into her skin.

Candy's luck changed when she was brought to The SPCA by a former owner who was concerned about the lack of care she was receiving.  SPCA staff immediately began giving her much needed TLC and treating her serious wounds.

Despite her painful and infected injuries, Candy never stopped wagging her tail or trying to give kisses to her new caregivers. 

Candy's case is currently being investigated by The SPCA.

You can help Candy and other neglected animals like her:

PUPPIES ABANDONED IN MONTEREY PENINSULA DUMPSTER
SPCA Offers $2,000 Reward

Update 12/10:

Sadie and Lulu are now available for adoption at The SPCA.  Unfortunately, no one has been able to report any information about this case that would lead us to the person responsible.  Luckily, Sadie and Lulu were rescued by The SPCA and will make wonderful, lifelong pets for their new families. 

The SPCA is taking adoption applications for these two sweet puppies - please visit us today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Original Story:

The SPCA for Monterey County is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who abandoned two puppies, Sadie and Lulu, in a dumpster at the Stone Creek Village Shopping Center in Canyon del Rey.

The reward was doubled from the original $1,000 by a generous donor who was moved by the puppies' story.

A concerned citizen brought the puppies to The SPCA on Sunday, October 25, after he heard whimpering in the dumpster located next to Wells Fargo Bank.  He found the puppies in a large, open trash bag inside the dumpster. 

"The dumpster where these puppies were found is just five minutes down the road from us," says Beth Brookhouser, SPCA Director of Community Outreach.  "Whoever did this could have easily driven an additional five minutes and surrendered the puppies safely to us, no questions asked. Instead, they chose to abandon the puppies in the dumpster, which is illegal and could have easily been tragic for these young puppies."

The puppies, named Sadie and Lulu by SPCA staff, are being cared for at The SPCA while SPCA humane officers investigate the case.  Sadie has a large scar on her head from a previous unknown injury.

If you have any information about this case, please contact The SPCA at 831-373-2631 or 422-4721 x213 or fill out an online report form.  All reports are completely confidential.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

  • Share this story and encourage anyone with information to come forward

  • Donate to help Sadie and Lulu and other animals in need.

  • Report cruelty and neglect.  All reports are confidential.

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A HEARTWARMING REUNION AT THE SPCA

On Thursday, May 14th, a heartwarming reunion took place at The SPCA for Monterey County between a rescued mare and the former owner who for years has regretted selling her.

Mesa, a 19 year old Quarter horse mare, was rescued in September 2008 from a neglectful owner.  Mesa was approximately 300 lbs underweight, her feet were in very poor condition, and she had a young foal by her side.  The owner was unable to meet the conditions required to reclaim her.   

Mesa’s foal was adopted on April 9, but Mesa was still waiting for a new home. The SPCA faced a challenge finding a new lifelong home for Mesa, an older, unrideable horse.

Meanwhile, Mesa’s former owner, Tracie Greco of Eagle Mountain, UT, had been regretting selling her ever since 2005.  “I've always tried to keep in touch with the people that I've sold horses to,” says Greco. “I guess Mesa was the ‘one that got away’.” One day, while browsing horse ads online, she came across The SPCA’s ad for Mesa and knew it had to be her former horse. 

“It breaks my heart to know Mesa was treated so poorly after she left me,” says Greco. “I'm so grateful that The SPCA saved her. Now I need to get her back home where she belongs.”

The SPCA is waiving Mesa’s adoption fee and they look forward to hearing stories about Mesa's life in Utah.

“Unfortunately, this can happen when you sell any animal,” says Gary Tiscornia, SPCA Executive Director. “Many horse owners, at least subconsciously, prefer not to know what became of their old horses.  We are thrilled that Tracie never stopped looking for Mesa and we are honored to be a part of this poignant reunion.”

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Mesa Reunited with Tracie
 

Time for a hug!
 

A loving reunion.
 

Mesa when she was rescued by The SPCA
 

Mesa when she was cared for by her former owner, Tracie

 

 

$1,000 Reward Offered for Information About Puppy

4/27 - Oliver Shows off his new "sit" skills!

 


4/28 - Oliver Playing

 


4/29 - Oliver's Television Debut - SPCA Humane Officers still Offering $1,000 Reward

 


5/1 - Oliver on KSBW's Pet of the Week

 
 

About Oliver's Case: $1,000 Reward Offered

The SPCA for Monterey County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who cut the ears off this puppy.

A three month old brown and white pit bull mix puppy was left at the drop box at the Hollister Animal Shelter on Wednesday, April 8th.  The puppy’s ears had been cut off in what appears to be a crude attempt at ear cropping.  Ear cropping should always be done by a licensed Veterinarian with proper procedures, pain medications, and follow-up care.

SPCA staff named the puppy Oliver.  Dr. Iida, SPCA Veterinarian, examined Oliver, cleaned and sutured his wounds under general anesthesia, and prescribed pain medication and antibiotics.

Oliver is a very sweet puppy who has won the heart of everyone around him.  Although he was obviously in considerable pain, his tail hasn’t stopped wagging and he hasn’t stopped trying to lick people since he arrived at The SPCA.

If you have any information about this case, please contact The SPCA at 831-373-2631 or 422-4721 x213 or use our online report form.  All calls are completely confidential.

View news stories on Oliver here.

How you can helpReport cruelty and neglect.  Donate to support The SPCA.  Your support is extremely important to us, as we do not have a parent organization and we do not receive funding from any federal, state or local government agency.

 

 

 

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