8 Cows Living In 'Filthy' Conditions Rescued From Bucks Co. Farm

Eight cows living in "filthy" conditions have been rescued from an Upper Bucks County farm, and animal cruelty charges are pending against the animals' owners, the Bucks County SPCA announced.

According to the SPCA, an "extensive investigation" led to the removal of the eight cows from the rural property in Tinicum Township on Wednesday. Scott and Edith Frye, and Robert Frye will face animal crueity charges after the SPCA said they did not provide adequate food or living conditions for the animals.

The three adult females, two bull calves and three female calves were found to be living in filthy wet stalls with only limited access to a depleted pasture and no supplemental hay within reach, said Chief Humane Society Police Officer Nikki Thompson.

Thompson served a search warrant, and with assistance from the Tinicum and Bedminster Police Departments, BCSPCA staff and volunteers transported the emaciated cows to BCSPCA’s pasture and barn in Quakertown. The BCSPCA's shelter veterinarian is working closely with a bovine specialist from Quakertown Veterinary Clinic who examined of each animal on-site before transport and is directing the recovery plan for the cows, Thompson said in a statement.

“The Bucks County SPCA strongly objects to inhumane treatment of any animals, including farm animals. For more than 100 years we’ve been rescuing animals like these and providing them with the proper care and attention they deserve,” said Linda Reider, executive director of the BCSPCA. “Staff and volunteers have readied our barn and our pasture fencing has been fortified thanks to the quick work of Landis Fence. Now the work of recovery and medical care can begin.”

If you would like to help, the local SPCA is collecting donations for the cost of food and veterinary expenses for the cows. Donations can be made online at www.bcspca.org/donate-online or by check sent to BCSPCA, PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931. Designate your gift for “Tinicum Cow Rescue.”

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