Crime & Safety
NJSPCA Investigation Into 'Horse Tied To Fence' Ends With Chuckle
An animal abuse investigation ends with a laugh. Find out why.
If you thought that you saw a horse that hadn’t moved in several days, tied to a fence and possibly in danger, what would you do?
If you answered “call the cops” you’re thinking correctly, according to the NJSPCA.
But sometimes animal cruelty investigations end with chuckles, not tears.
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On Thursday, Capt. Rick Yocum, President of the NJ SPCA, shared a story via social media about a recent investigation that took place in the Garden State:
“A recent complaint came in about a horse that had not moved in several days and was tied to a fence. (This post is not meant to embarrass anyone and we thank everyone who cares about the animals and contacts NJSPCA when they are concerned about an animal.) But this call made me laugh out loud... After responding to this ‘complaint’ it was discovered that the horse was actually a horse statue.”
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The post elicited a reciprocal chuckle from many online commenters, who also commended the person who called in the complaint.
“Glad someone cared enough to call, and glad someone else who normally has to see terrible things got a good laugh and a little break from the bad stuff,” one commenter wrote.
“Pass that horse many times,” another wrote. “LOL. Thought the same thing at first. Looks very real.”
HOW TO REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY IN NJ
Persons who believe they have witnessed animal abuse in New Jersey and would like to report it can contact the NJSPCA via this online form, or call 800-582-5979.
“The agencies conducting the investigations have limited resources, and the case is more likely to be pursued when there are credible witnesses willing to stand behind the report and, if necessary, testify in court about what they may have witnessed,” the NJSPCA states on its website.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, please include that information in your email. One of our officers will be in touch with you to confirm the information and you will be treated as a “confidential informant.”
Photo courtesy of the NJSPCA via Facebook
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