98 horses 65 cows 65 goats & 50+ dogs Starving near Atlanta, GA

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Agriculture Official: Ga. Starvation Case "One of the Worst Situations We've Ever Dealt With"

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The horses got food Monday when volunteers brought in truckloads of hay and oats.

Kristin Reid, a local horse farm owner, has been trying to round up supplies for the animals. Reid, who was one of the volunteers delivering food, said she counted 98 horses, 65 cows, 65 goats and 50 to 60 dogs. Reid said some of the dogs had been killing the goats and eating them.

Other animals, animal bodies and fresh graves were scattered around the farm.

"It's horrific. I've never seen anything like it," Reid said. "There are dead animals, there are dying animals, there are starving animals everywhere."

Irvin said he had heard reports that the owners had shot several of the animal last night, but couldn't confirm it
But he said even if he did, it wouldn't be illegal.

"It's legal, but it's not advisable," he said.

Anyone who would like to donate money to the Department of Agriculture's horse rescue fund can call 404-656-3671. Irvin said they also will accept high-quality hay and feed at the farm for the animals.

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