UAnimals’ legal team has filed a police report against the owner of a horse farm in the Kharkiv region who left 28 horses behind and moved to russia. This behavior of the man is considered animal cruelty.
According to the law, police have the right to temporarily seize the animals until the court makes a final decision in this lawsuit. Then, the UAnimals team will be able to evacuate the horses from the conflict zone.
The horse complex is constantly under fire by russians, which has already resulted in death of a 5-month-old foal, and injuries sustained by a mare. Currently, local law enforcement and the only stableman, who has been working at the farm for 12 years, take care of the animals.
“I couldn’t leave the animals to die, but it was also difficult for me to cope with everything,” shares stableman Oleksiy. “Fortunately, [law enforcement officers] Denis and Dima started helping me. They collaborate with local farmers and volunteers, bringing hay, oats, and salt.”
However, the horses still lack sufficient food. According to the stableman Oleksiy, sometimes the animals go without eating for two consecutive days. Additionally, there is a shortage of firewood for heating on the farm, so in freezing temperatures, even the drinking water for the horses freezes.
We urge the police to promptly review the report and help save the horses from the war!
Image: National Police of Ukraine
