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Newton Woman May Lose Mini Horse Therapy Animal: Report

The Newton Health Department has received complaints about the horse's smell, according to a media report.

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NEWTON, MA — A Newton woman may lose her miniature horse therapy animal due to complaints about its smell, according to a media report.

"Judy Hinchey said she bought the horse, named Clover, to be used as a therapy animal at local nursing homes. She said she reached out to the city last year, which approved her zoning request to renovate her backyard into a space with a stable," 7 News Boston reported. "Hinchey said the project cost her nearly $100,000."

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