Nearly 50 animals were removed from a Marion County, Ohio property on Tuesday for their safety and protection, according to officials. Marion County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Marion Area Humane Society and The Humane Society of the United States to help with the rescue of horses, ponies, sheep, pigs, cats, dogs and more.
Working with City of Marion Law Director Mark Russell, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office served a search and seizure warrant at the property on October 27, 2015 and found that 49 animals were being housed in unsafe and unsanitary conditions with apparent signs of neglect.
The animals were removed from the property by The HSUS, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion Area Humane Society, and their custody is pending the final disposition of this case.
“We applaud the Marion County Sheriff’s office, the Marion Area Humane Society, the Delaware County Humane Society and a team of dedicated volunteers for coming to the aid of these animals” said Corey Roscoe, Ohio state director for The HSUS. “The conditions these animals were found in demonstrates the need for stronger animal cruelty laws in Ohio.”
Local law enforcement said they became concerned about this facility after receiving numerous complaints. The animals showed signs of neglect and were in need of veterinary care.
“We thank the Humane Society of the United States and the Marion Area Humane Society for assisting law enforcement with the rescue efforts,” said Russell. “I’m grateful that we could provide relief for these animals today.”
The HSUS, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion Area Humane Society transported the animals to various locations in Ohio where they will be thoroughly examined by teams of veterinarians and receive any necessary medical treatment.
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