Horses, goats, birds, canine and cockroaches seized in Aguanga

About 100 animals — together with horses, goats, unique birds and pet mice — have been seized from an Aguanga property after investigators decided they have been residing in a state of abandonment and in want of medical consideration, with the Riverside County Department of Animal Services pursuing felony animal-cruelty fees in opposition to the property homeowners.

The seizure occurred Wednesday, Aug. 7, within the 44000 block of Bonny Lane, close to the place highways 79 and 371 intersect east of Temecula.

“Once once more, our officers are responding to animals in want, and I’m pleased with their efforts,” company Director Erin Gettis stated. “This was one of many extra distinctive investigations we’ve had contemplating the big selection of critters now needing our help.”

The impounded pets included “wolf hybrid” canine, chickens, parakeets, cockatiels, geese, sheep and pet cockroaches, in response to officers.

Pet mice have been among the many critters believed to have been deserted that have been seized from an Aguanga property on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Riverside County Animal Services)

Fowl have been among the many animals seized at an Aguanga residence. (Courtesy of Riverside County Animal Services)

Pet cockroaches have been among the many critters seized from an Aguanga property. (Courtesy of Riverside County Animal Services)

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Pet mice have been among the many critters believed to have been deserted that have been seized from an Aguanga property on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Riverside County Animal Services)

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Most of the animals have been transferred to the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus. A miniature horse and sheep have been taken to the Western Riverside County Animal Shelter in Jurupa Valley.

Department of Animal Services spokesman John Welsh stated a sheriff’s deputy seen the animals whereas making notifications of evacuation orders through the 5,222-acre Nixon fireplace, which was absolutely contained Wednesday after burning south of Aguanga and right into a federal protect.

The deputy was involved as a consequence of a number of the creatures’ indicators of degraded well being and contacted animal-control officers, Welsh stated.

“The horses have been in poor situation on the property,” he stated, moreover noting that some pets have been wandering round unsecured.

Officers posted notices of intent to examine the grounds on July 31, however there was no response, prompting the seizure order, Welsh stated.

“Ultimately, the Department of Animal Services will search felony animal cruelty when it submits findings to the District Attorney’s Office,” he stated.