30 Birds, Dogs, Pony Rescued From Broken Down Bus In PA

ADAMS COUNTY, PA — Dozens of animals, including some that were being used for bestiality, were rescued from a broken-down school bus in Adams County over the weekend, officials said.

The disabled school bus was discovered Sunday near the intersection of Hanover Street and Red Hill Road in Oxford Township, according to the Adams County SPCA. The bus had a trailer hitched to it and animals were found inside both the bus and trailer, officials said.

According to the SPCA, the driver of the bus was arrested for outstanding warrants in another state and a woman who was traveling with him was stranded with the animals.

The Eastern Adams Regional Police Department called the Adams County SPCA, which removed 30 chickens, roosters, ducks, and turkeys from the bus. Officials also rescued four dogs, one bull and one pony.

The SPCA's photos from inside the bus and trailer showed debris scattered across the floors, as well as food and bedding piled on the seats. The animals were living in the remaining space.

"The dogs were being fed the chickens and the bull and pony were being used for bestiality purposes (in another state)," SPCA officials said in a statement shared on social media. "This is not something we see every day and it’s not something we ever want to see again."

On Sunday, the SPCA said their shelter would be closed to the public until further notice while they treated incoming animals.

Authorities have not announced any charges connected to the incident.

In an update posted Tuesday, the Adams County SPCA said it plans to conduct DNA testing on each of the animals. Donations to the SPCA can be made online.