Friday officers intervined at Painted Pastures Animal Sanctuary in Tinley Park. Officials found over 100 animals, among them was a dead horse as well as a dead cat. Many if not all the animals were sick and in very poor condition. The owner claims that she was overwelmed.
This to me is not a good reason to neglect over 100 sick, hurt, and tramatized animals. She was responsible for these animals, she made a commitment when she opend the shelter.
What breaks my heart is that I have met the owner and have helped out at adoption events. Many of the animals were dirty and sick but the owner claimed she had just picked them up and wanted to find homes for them right away. It saddens me that she so easily convinced us. Of course, you think hey this is a shelter, she wants to help these animals and would never hurt them.
The owner has been charged with 8 counts of neglecting owner duties and 2 counts of cruel treatment. Her next court date is March 11th. We can only hope that justice is served and that the poor animals recover physically and emotionally.
People interested in adopting an animal from the sanctuary can call 708-633-8649.
Sources:
http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/news/3774
http://triblocal.com/tinley-park/2011/02/11/animals-removed-from-painted-pastures-friday-to-alleviate-overcrowding/459-418/authorities-remove-animals-from-popular-rescue.html
Comments
dang, that hurts my heart to hear that. How can people just hurt poor pets like that??? What brings them to that point to do that??? I hope the judtice comes into place and frees the poor animal souls that were lost in the creulty of the world. this is one small step but it's a step closer to help them. :'(
How unbelievably disgraceful. She'll get away with a lot of this, unfortunately.
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