Animal Rights Group Sues for Records after Horse Death in Rancho Santa Fe
Between 40 and 50 horses allegedly had been receiving substandard care at the ranch.
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Between 40 and 50 horses allegedly had been receiving substandard care at the ranch.
An animal rights group is suing San Diego County's Department of Animal Services to obtain records surrounding the alleged neglect of dozens of horses -- one of whom died -- at a Rancho Santa Fe property earlier this year.
The first complaint dates from March and involves allegations of substandard care at a ranch near Rancho Santa Fe. The second case is in Escondido.
The county's animal control department is working to resolve complaints of horse neglect at two properties in San Diego County, an official said Thursday.
Animal control officers continue to investigate allegations of substandard care of horses at a ranch near Rancho Santa Fe, but have not yet been granted full access to the animals, according to a report out this week.