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Ed Fuller Road Horses

(WARNING: Below is a picture of each horse to formally represent their conditions.

Pictures may not be suitable for some)

In June 2005 a deputy was called by concerned citizens about a starved horse unable to stand. The deputy arrived to the residence and concluded there was no evidence of neglect. Three days later she still had not been able to move from that very same position. A neighbor finally shot the mare to put her out of her misery but, not before a concerned 7 year old girl from down the street took photos of the dying horse. Those photos and the tragic story of the helpless mare reached the internet and Grace's Home.

After gathering details about the situation of other animals at the same property, it was time to take action. Grace's Home contacted the authorities on three ocassions after the mare was put down, but no action was taken. Over a year later, in July 2006, Grace's Home received another call concerning the horses on Ed Fuller Road.

When we arrived, we were astonished at each of the horses' conditions. We began taking pictures and investigating their conditions through the fence. It was a horrific site to see. After taking several pictures of the three horses near the road and one located in the back of the pasture, we began to hear a clashing sound coming from the back of the pasture where the fourth horse was located. As we ventured alongside the fence, we discovered a fifth horse. The clashing we heard was being made by this horse's hooves against a piece of tin roof in the pasture. As we continued to try and study the horse from opposite sides of the pasture, we heard another sound coming from his area. The horse finally began to move positions and raise his head when we saw a chain coming form his halter, to a tree next to him, that was being drug agross the tin sheet. At this point, we knew we could not leave the premises until authorities would allow us to take the horses into Grace's Home's care. We contacted the sheriff's office and an arrest was made. Grace's Home received ownership of the all five horses. They are recovering wonderfully!

UPDATE

The Houston Connection

The two horses taken from Ed Fuller Road made it to the Houston SPCA on Saturday January 26, 2007. They were welcomed by the amazing staff at the HSPCA and immediately started enjoying their warm spacious stalls and hay. We will be uploading pictures of the HSPCA's nice facility as well as Diablo and Rebel at their new home.Grace's Home is very greatful to the Houston SPCA and the incredible people that create such a wonderful place for animals.

www.hspca.org - Houston SPCA website

UPDATE

***Ed Fuller Road Case Brought to Court***

February 13, 2007

Abusive horse owner sentenced
By Elizabeth Fitch
efitch@thenewsstar.com

The Eros woman arrested last year for mistreating her horses pleaded guilty to two counts of cruelty to animals in 4th Judicial District Court today.Donna Dew was sentenced to five months probation and $1,000 in fines plus court costs, according to a spokesperson with the District Attorney’s office.She had been charged with 11 counts of cruelty to animals in two separate cases. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dew in July after finding malnourished horses at her home. A concerned citizen had called in about possible abuse. Just one year earlier, deputies and a local veterinarian investigated Dew for possible neglect. Last month, two of the horses were sent to Houston for placement in permanent homes.

Source: The News-Star