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Numerous rabbits, chickens and ducks also found dead

Posted By: Carmina Gooch
Date: Saturday, 15 March 2008, at 5:04 p.m.

In Response To: The SPCA once again rides to the rescue (Char Olson)

Last updated at 9:25 AM on 13/03/08

Men charged under Animal Act after seizure of horses
ANDREW, ALTA.
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Two men have been charged with allowing animals to be in distress after 100 emaciated horses, and dozens of rabbits, chickens and goats were seized from a farm near Andrew, Alta.

Alberta SPCA officials say Axel Hinz-Schleuter and Dale Huber, who were both living on the property north of Edmonton, each face a dozen charges, including causing an animal to be in distress and failure to care for the animals.

They're expected to appear in provincial court in Vegreville, Alta., on April 21.

Peace officers raided the property on Feb. 26, and found that 27 horses had already starved to death, along with numerous rabbits, chickens and ducks.

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Alberta starving horses: SPCA knew for years *LINK* *PIC*
Lavone Zeviar -- Tuesday, 11 March 2008, at 7:01 a.m.

The SPCA once again rides to the rescue
Char Olson -- Tuesday, 11 March 2008, at 7:49 p.m.

Numerous rabbits, chickens and ducks also found dead
Carmina Gooch -- Saturday, 15 March 2008, at 5:04 p.m.

SPCA has unfairly taken the heat for failing to act sooner
Lavone Zeviar -- Saturday, 15 March 2008, at 7:45 p.m.

Alternative rescuers prevent SPCA from sending seized horses to auction
Lavone Zeviar -- Saturday, 15 March 2008, at 7:48 p.m.

Arabian Horse Breeders lobbied the SPCA to stop the sale.
Char Olson -- Saturday, 22 March 2008, at 7:07 a.m.