Deputies seize malnourished horses from residence after animal cruelty investigation in Cleveland

Friday, June 15, 2018
CLEVELAND, Texas (KTRK) -- The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has seized horses from a home as part of an animal cruelty investigation in Cleveland.

The office's livestock unit investigated the residence on June 7.
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During their visit, officials found the horses' owner did not cooperate with deputies' attempts to get the animals healthy in a reasonable amount of time.

The Livestock Unit received a warrant to seize the horses. They were taken to an equine veterinarian, where they will be evaluated.
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The animals will remain with the vet until the investigation is over.
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