State police seize dozens of neglected animals from NH farm

RUMNEY, N.H. — A farm full of neglected animals was seized by the New Hampshire SPCA Tuesday, according to New Hampshire State Police.

The Rumney, NH farm was served a search warrant based on a complaint of animal cruelty, which led to the seizure of 36 animals.

According to police, 7 goats, 3 sheep, including 1 lamb, 5 ducks, 14 chickens, 1 guinea hen, 2 pot-bellied pigs, 2 turkeys and 2 geese were seized.

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The New Hampshire SPCA is waiting to have the animals evaluated by a veterinarian, but says many appear to have various health problems.

"We were proud to assist the New Hampshire State Police with their rescue on Tuesday. The 36 animals that were brought in are now safe. They are being cared for and will be evaluated by a farm animal veterinarian as soon as possible," Executive Director of the NHSPCA Lisa Dennison said. “As always, we are grateful that we were able to help. Rumney is nearly two hours from our shelter, but when the NHSPCA is called upon to assist animals in need, we are always ready to help."

The animals will be evaluated and treated. The NHSPCA is asking for donations to help with the cost of the animals’ care.

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You can contribute on the NHSPCA website.

Gifts to the SOS Fund can also be made by phone at 603-772-2921 x102 or by mail: New Hampshire SPCA, PO box 196, Stratham, NH 03885.

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