According to a press release from Dinwiddie County Chief of Fire & EMS Dennis Hale, 50 horses have been seized from a private property, but are remaining on the property at this time because no facility in Dinwiddie is big enough to handle the large group, according to the press release. .
Help needed!
Over 50 neglected horses seized in Virginia including a foal, donkeys and miniature horses.
According to reports, the animals have been put on a feeding plan to improve their health, and once a veterinarian clears the animals, Dinwiddie County Animal Control will ask the local equine community for help housing the animals.
Among the animals seized are 53 adult horses,1 foal, 3 miniature horses, and 4 donkeys.
Anyone wanting to donate time or money to the care of the animals is asked to call Dinwiddie County Animal Control at (804) 469-4547.