One year ago (on Christmas Eve) Saint Nick was found tied in a ditch. He was emaciated and filthy and had a badly injured hind leg. I often wonder what he was thinking as he stood there in the cold. Had he just accepted the idea that this was how his life was to end? If you haven't read his story, please do. It is in the Journal section of the Wildlife Rescue page on the website.On Halloween 2007 the owner of Saint Nick was found guilty of inhumane treatment of animals. His sentencing was on December 21, 2007. He was given 5 days of jail time with work release, has to pay a $200.00 fine and also has to pay $800.00 in restitution ($500.00 of which goes back to the rescue organization). This man owns 20 other horses. I wonder what condition they are in. This man breeds horses. How many more unwanted, un-cared for horses are there going to be? The issue isn't the money. He should have had his horses taken from him. He should have been prevented from doing this again. Some feel he should have been tied in the ditch in the cold on Christmas Eve. An eye for an eye.
