Blind pony abandoned in Salinas
The SPCA for Monterey County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a person or persons who abandoned a pony in Salinas.
The pony was found loose in the 500 block of San Juan Grade Road on May 17.
The pony, a gray mare approximately 11 years old, is blind in one eye and suffering a variety of health issues related to long term neglect,” said SPCA Director of Community Outreach, Beth Brookhouser.
If you have information about this case or can identify the pony call the SPCA at 831-373-2631.
If caught, the owners could be charged with the following offenses: Permitting Animals to go Without Veterinary Care, Animal Cruelty, Deprivation of Food, Water, and Shelter, and Abandonment.
