GEORGETOWN --
Following an investigation, deputies in Madison County charged Constance A. McGee for starving her horse.
The horse was found to be between 25 and 30 years old and in poor health. Following the investigation, deputies say the horse showed no signs of improvement and McGee did not act upon their warnings.
Deputies say the horse was examined by a veterinarian and found to be in an emaciated state with the onset of serious health issues.
Based on the examination and recommendations from the veterinarian, a search warrant was issued for the horse to be seized. The horse was seized on April 26 and taken to a rehabilitation facility in Clinton where it will be cared for by trained staff.
Sheriff Allen Riley says that this is the first arrest by the newly initiated animal cruelty investigator program for the Office of the Madison County Sheriff, a joint effort with the ASPCA.
Deputies issued McGee an appearance ticket for the violation of NYS Agriculture and Markets Law Article 26, Section 353, Failure to Provide Sustenance. McGee is scheduled to appear in the Town of Georgetown Court next week.
