Woman charged after neglected horse had to be euthanized: SPCA
A Bucks County woman is facing felony animal cruelty charges after authorities say she failed to provide medical care for her horse, which ultimately had to be euthanized.
Springfield Township police said Heather Fitzgerald was arrested Monday. She is being held at Bucks County Prison on $150,000 bail.
According to investigators, the horse, named Brazilliant, was suffering from painful, untreated cancer that had spread throughout his body. A veterinarian determined euthanasia was the most humane option.
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A Bucks County woman faces felony animal cruelty charges tonight for failing to care for her horse that ultimately had to be euthanized.
Springfield Township Police say Heather Fitzgerald was arrested Monday.
They say the horse, named Resilient, suffered painful conditions from untreated cancer that spread throughout the body.
A vet determined that euthanasia was the most humane outcome.
Officials say Fitzgerald had been cited previously for poor conditions there at her farm.
She's now being held tonight at Bucks County Prison.