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Chicago Horses Rescued from Neglect
February 17, 2009, 4:14PM MT
By Becky Monroe
Animal Care and Control takes equines from former carriage operator
Animal Care and Control takes equines from former carriage operator
By: Becky Monroe, Network Volunteer
As of February 6, 2009, six Chicago horses are finding temporary refuge from what appears to be a neglectful life. JC Cutters, one of the main businesses in Chicago supplying horse-drawn carriage rides to tourists, was accused of animal cruelty and neglect. Six of the their horses were found in a make shift “barn.” They were under nourished and their environment did not meet regulations.
It is not the first citation of animal abuse/neglect for JC Cutters. In fact, they were denied a license to conduct carriage rides in 2009.
The horses are doing better now that they have a better place to stay. Even if it is only temporary, they are enjoying lots to eat and a pasture to roam in.
Chicago Animal Care and Control believes it has built a strong case against JC Cutter. The first of probably many court cases is scheduled for March 12, 2009.
To read more about the animal welfare groups who have been taking action to end the horse drawn carriage rides in Chicago view this story:
http://www.examiner.com/x-2929-Chicago-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m2d8-Taking-the-blinders-off
For further information about this story go on-line to these sites:
• http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=13598
• http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/02/up-to-7-horse-found-in-lincoln-park-field.html
Posted by: Becky Monroe
Photo by: Becky Monroe
Horses pictured (not from JC Cutters) find refuge at the Hooved Animal Humane Society in Woodstock, IL. Both Bailey and Rockette are available for adoption.