Tennessee: abandoned horses.

Sad story. Not uncommon.

Woman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges After Horse Dies, 6 Malnourished [link]
Chattanoogan.com | July 22, 2008

A woman is facing animal cruelty charges after a dead horse and six malnourished horses were found in Lookout Valley. Police had responded on a report of a dead horse. Officers found seven horses and one dog at the residence. One of the horses was dead upon arrival of the officers. Police said the remaining six horses were malnourished, underweight and dehydrated. Officers said the woman was apparently moving and appeared to have abandoned the animals. Dr. Amanda Courter confirmed that the animals were malnourished and dehydrated. McKamey Animal Center took custody of the animals.

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