March 15, 2012

SandBoxBlogs: KREX News 5 "Suspected Animal Abuse Continues in Delta County"

Danielle Kreutter:
"Hotchkiss- Many community members in Delta County are still concerned with the treatment of livestock at a certain property on the Redlands Mesa.

Officials say the situation that NewsChannel 5 first reported on in February, has gotten a little worse. Recently another horse has died on the property on 2900 Road. Neighbors tell NewsChannel 5 that they are frustrated at the extent local law enforcement has been involved.

"I had to continue to call them several times a week in order to get them to come back up," said concerned neighbor and wildlife specialist Kristin Dahlstrom.

When NewsChannel 5 investigated the conditions after authorities visited, we found empty feed bins and cows up to their ankles in feces. It prompted Delta County officials to take another look.

"They've progressively gotten a little worse than what they were in the beginning of the situation," said Undersheriff Mark Taylor with the Delta County Sheriff's Office...."  (Read more?  Click title)

"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."

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