"More than 450 neglected animals have been rescued from a farm in Nottinghamshire, with several having to be put to sleep to end their suffering. Farm owner Lee Hayes has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence and a lifetime animal ban after 19 different species of animals were rescued, which included around 70 horses and donkeys, more than 50 dogs and 170 guinea pigs."
"None of the animals had received veterinary care, with many suffering from parasites, rotting feet, diseases and left in enclosures covered in faeces, urine and maggots. The case was uncovered after the founder of a missing dogs charity visited the farm in 2023 to investigate claims about a stolen dog and raised concerns about the conditions of the animals. A Nottinghamshire Police officer was overcome by a foul smell when entering a barn and found many dogs who were whining."
"The RSPCA were able to secure a warrant, and made a number of harrowing discoveries, which included an elderly German Shepherd struggling to walk, a cocker spaniel which needed hernia surgery, and puppies caked in faeces with urine scolds. Seven donkeys had chronic hoof issues while a number were underweight and had not received dental care, and half of the 59 equines seized were of poor body condition."
More than 450 animals were found and removed from a Nottinghamshire farm after concerns were raised following a charity visit. Nineteen species were present, including about 70 horses and donkeys, over 50 dogs and 170 guinea pigs. None of the animals had received veterinary care; many suffered parasites, rotting feet, diseases and were housed in enclosures covered in faeces, urine and maggots. RSPCA inspections revealed an elderly German Shepherd struggling to walk, a cocker spaniel needing hernia surgery, puppies caked in faeces, and donkeys with chronic hoof and dental problems. Several animals were euthanized and the farm owner received a suspended prison term and a lifetime animal ban.
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