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PRESS RELEASE
Algiers Man
Arrested for Cruelty - Horses
 NEW ORLEANS
(2/25/07) – Last night, Dave
Williams, 11514 Willow Drive
(Algiers), was arrested by NOPD on
two counts of aggravated cruelty to
animals for two dead decomposing
horses and five counts of simple
cruelty for five emaciated horses.
Last night as well as today,
Louisiana SPCA officers are
on-the-scene documenting the
condition of
all animals on the
property and contacting known owners
to make alternative arrangements for
their horses. People who may have
horses on the property are being
asked to call the LA/SPCA at
504-368-5191, ext 100.
 Williams owns the property and
boards horses for several people.
Out of the 32 horses, only a handful
appeared to be in good condition.
The healthy horses were being fed
and cared for by their owner whereas
the other horses were cared for by
Mr. Williams.
Horses did not have access to water,
food, or hay. One water trough
existed with ¼ inch moldy water
lining its bottom. The pastures are
inches thick with mud and most
of those living in barns were in
filthy stalls.
Feed bags remained unopened except
by the mice who tore through the
paper bag. Mardi Gras trinkets and
beer cans were strewn about a new
horse trailer recently purchased by
one of the owners. The owner was not
aware of her horses poor condition
nor that one had died at least a
week ago.
Also on the property are 14 mules
owned by Rolling Twenties Carriage
Rides, four goats, and five dogs.
Rolling Twenties, whose mules were
in good condition, is arranging to
move its animals to another
location.
 Five
horses who were in poor condition
were surrendered by their owner to
the Louisiana SPCA, who is
transferring ownership to the Rescue
Ranch, a local equine rescue
organization. The Rescue Ranch is on
the scene and is assisting the
LA/SPCA in assessing the horses’
condition.
 Update
(3/8/07):
The horses are
located at three different barns.
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Nineteen are
being cared for by Rescue Ranch
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Seven horses
are at an undisclosed location.
They have waived the boarding
fees
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Seven horses
are at a barn where the
Louisiana SPCA is assuming the
costs - $700 a month
The
assistance needed is twofold:
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The LA/SPCA
is providing (and paying for)
all veterinary care for all 33
horses. We need monetary
donations to pay vets and the
boarding for the 7 horses. Vet
care is extensive. A horse is
about to foal. Donations can be
made online at
www.la-spca.org or by
utilizing the below contact
info.
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We also need
hay and feed (hay is needed much
more than grain). These items
are being collected at Double-M
feed stores in New Orleans.
People can purchase it at
Jefferson Feed or Double-M. They
will call us for pick-up.
Additional
information:
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 Rescue
Ranch is grooming, cleaning
stalls, and monitoring care
of 26 of the 33 horses.
Donations can be made to the
Rescue Ranch via
mail to PO Box 7112, Belle
Chasse, LA 70037, visiting their
website , or
by calling Lori Wilson at
393-8485.
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Farrier,
Pete Uchello, has donated
his services to trim all hooves,
etc. Thank you, Pete!
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The case is
still under investigation and
other charges are pending.
All
photos are scaled down. Click on
photos to see full-size image
Update (8/1/07)
Seven of the horses are up for
adoption!
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The Louisiana
Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals is an
organization devoted to improving
the lives of animals and eliminating
the homelessness, neglect and abuse
that signal animal suffering.
Chartered in 1888, our history has
been paved with an understanding
that only through an improved
human-animal ethic can we better the
lives of companion animals and that
of our community. Our programs and
services are infused with the
highest standards of care and
compassion.
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