ST. ALBANS – An officer from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported they encountered a stray horse on January 15, which they say led to the discovery of 28 neglected animals in a farmhouse on Dunsmore Road in Saint Albans.
Seven horses and 21 sheep were found in disturbing conditions in the farmhouse without proper food or water supply.
Police say a horse was injured with a deep cut in its leg.
Reports show that at least 30 previous complaints have been filed in Dunsmore regarding stray animals in the past eight years.
While the owner may get charged for the neglect,
Investigators say the owner is not physically fit to care for the animals, and have not said if he will face charges or not.
As a result, an Age Well agent has been appointed to ascertain the owner’s needs, given his aging conditions.
