Pierce County woman faces animal cruelty charges after horse was 'sack of bones'

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — A Pierce County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities found a horse that was a"sack of bones" and emaciated dogs on her property.

According to court documents, Pierce County Animal Control was called to Hand's property on July 8, 2023, because a horse was reportedly a"sack of bones." Flash weighed 972 pounds when he should have weighed between 1,200 and 1,300 pounds, according to authorities. During the search, four puppies were found in a"filthy" child's Pack 'n Play, with no access to food or water, according to charging documents. Officials said there were excessive amounts of urine and feces build-up.

Officials had Flash trot, where a veterinarian determined his gait was not stable. It was unclear if the horse's problems with his gait were from a lack of muscle tone or muscle loss that won't come back.

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