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Quincy, the abused horse wronged by the MSPCA and her owner

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    #21
    As of right now, we don't know where she is. Her owner cut a deal with the MSPCA and they moved her for him.
    Drop the drama and ride!

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    • #22
      I am so sorry that this mare has to go through all of this, I looked at her pictures and that poor knee must be so hard for her to deal with, especially being hauled all over the place when it is hard to stand as it is! I can't believe that the MSPCA would let this continue like they have! Where is the justice?? If we can't turn to an organization like that to end cruelty...who is going to do it?

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      • #23
        There is a very detailed account of Quincy's plight on the myspace page http://www.myspace.com/quincysplight. Well worth reading the blog to get the whole story.

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        • #24
          MSPCA stinks. In the years I lived in MA ... I personally knew of a handful of cases where they did nothing to help horses that were slowly starving, or otherwise being treated very poorly. I heard of many many more instances.

          At the same time they'd go harass people who were taking good care of their horses but perhaps their horses didn't look the best (at first glance) due to age or infirmity.

          If I still lived in MA I'd be there at that courthouse and I encourage anyone who does live in MA to do so.
          2016 RRP Makeover Competitor www.EnviousBid.com

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          • #25
            Will Dr. Merriam be testifying at the hearing? I hope so! He is one of the best known and most highly respected equine vets in New England.

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            • #26
              I'm no where near where the court case is being decided, I just hope someone is able to do right by this poor mare. She deserves better.
              www.specialhorses.org
              a 501(c)3 organization helping 501(c)3 equine rescues

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              • #27
                yeah mspca sux, hard. ironic thing is this mare was just moved out of a place that is just a few miles from MA equine.

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                • Original Poster
                  #28
                  New blogs have been posted on Quincy's myspace page. Thank you to everyone for thier support.

                  Don't forget court is this Tuesday if you can make it.
                  Drop the drama and ride!

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                  • #29
                    I wanted to bring this up again. Ive spoken to the Deputy Director of the MSPCA. He says his vet say she doesnt need to be euthanized if she's on her meds. Which is great... except that the accused still has ownership of her and after the charges are dropped he most likely will move her and terminate her meds. She can not eat if she's not on meds due to the pain she is in.

                    The "reason" he doesnt euthanize supposedly is because of his daughters "vegan" beliefs. Well I hope she chokes on a vine...or veggie... cause being a vegan should not have anything to do with releasing an animal from their pain. The daughter is the "registered" owner of this mare on her QH papers. Charges should be brought against both of them not just the father. That's my opinion!

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                    • #30
                      What the hell does "vegan beliefs" mean?

                      Being a vegan just means she doesn't eat any animal products in any form. No one is shoving horse meat down her throat.

                      Veganism isn't a religion. It's a food choice. You can be a vegan and still be a moron, evidently.

                      This takes the cake as "weird case of the year".
                      Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware
                      Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.
                      -Rudyard Kipling

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                      • #31
                        You can be a vegan and still be a moron, evidently.
                        JSwan -- .

                        This takes the cake as "weird case of the year".
                        I totally agree!!!! I have a mare that is in the throes of having problems similar to Quincy's. She's on pain medication and gets around okay right now--but I know one of these days (and it is day to day that I re-evaluate her) she will have to be put down.... I talk to myself every day, knowing full well that today could be the day--that's what this guy should have been doing all along!!!! Both my vet and my farrier have said that they have seen horses far worse than my horse, but the thing is--I haven't!!!!

                        Ever since I read this thread this case has been bugging me! Every day I go out to my horse and see how she is moving and I think of poor Quincy--how much worse off she is and how she must be feeling.... It just makes me sick to think that a person could allow a horse to go through this, day in and day out, and not do a thing to help the poor animal..... And to think that the humane organization that is sworn to help animals may be aiding and abetting the inhumane treatment of this creature that is dependent on the kindness of strangers just irritates me to no end!!!! What, in the name of God, is the matter with people????

                        I hope all the people who ragged on me when I posted about the three horses (in the barn where I board) dying in one year (and not being able to get anyone to help me save them) are reading this thread!!!!! I called the local Humane League cruelty officer, a rescue, tried to get the girl's farrier to talk to her about their condition (because she wouldn't listen to me), and finally I hooked up with LAPS who would have come out to investigate the condition of the last remaining horse (but he was euthanized and his body dragged away by Valley Protein the day before she was scheduled to come out)!!! No body, no crime scene.... This kind of crap goes on everywhere, all the time!!!!! When are we going to stop this????

                        I hope Quincy's supporters are able to make the powers that be see the light and force the owner to do the right thing, and send him to counseling--he obviously needs it.
                        "Don't blame Hogg or the other teens. The adults are supposed to know better. If only we could find any." ~Tom Nichols, professor of national security affairs at the Naval War College~

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                        • #32
                          I'm sending warm thoughts and big jingles to Quincy and I'm hoping her owner sees the light. I'm also sending warm thoughts to everyone involved in helping Quincy's case.
                          RIP Bo, the real Appassionato
                          5/5/84-7/12/08

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                          • #33
                            If you want to help and voice your concern, here is a list of people to contact. Please go to Quincy's myspace page for more information. http://www.myspace.com/quincysplight

                            MSPCA Equine Investigators:
                            Peter Gollub GollubPeter@mspca.org
                            Nadia Branca (located in Boston) 617-522-6008

                            Carter Luke, CEO MSPCA: 617-522-1483 lukecarter@mspca.org
                            Deputy Chief Lablonds cellphone number is: 1-413-537-9579 leblondrichard@mspca.org

                            Other MSPCA people.
                            General Information:Cory Berry-Whitlock, 617-541-5046, cberrywhitlock@mspca.org
                            Memorial/Tribute Giving:Kathleen Santry, 617-541-5075, ksantry@mspca.org
                            Receipt/Gift Acknowledgment:Jennifer Espinosa, 617-541-5131, jespinosa@mspca.org
                            Events/Sponsorships: Maggie McNally, 617-541-5049, mmcnally@mspca.org
                            Individual/Planned Giving:Alice Bruce, VP Development, 617-541-5045, abruce@mspca.org

                            To Contact MSPCA-Angell via email:
                            Angell Animal Medical Center Questions: angellquestions@mspca.org
                            MSPCA Animal Care & Adoption Center Questions:mspcaquestions@mspca.org
                            Advocacy/Wildlife Questions:advocacy@mspca.org
                            Donation/Giving Questions: giving@mspca.org
                            General MSPCA-Angell Questions:questions@mspca.org

                            Uxbridge District Courthouse
                            261 S Main Street
                            Uxbridge, MA 01569
                            (508) 278-2454

                            Case Docket No. for "Quincy" case is 08-151

                            MASSACHUSETTS
                            Dr. David M. Sherman,
                            Acting State Veterinarian
                            Bureau of Animal Health
                            251 Causeway St., Suite 500
                            Boston, MA 02114 -2151
                            Telephone: ( 617) 626-1790
                            E-mail: David.Sherman@state.ma.us
                            Website: http://www.state.ma.us/dfa/about/div...airyanimal.htm

                            Massachusetts State Vet:
                            Division of Biosecurity and Regulatory Services
                            251 Causeway Street, Suite 500
                            Boston, MA 02114-2151
                            617-626-1795 (Office)
                            617-626-1850 (Fax)
                            Web site: www.mass.gov/agr
                            Or try Phone (617) 626-1700
                            Fax (617) 626-1850

                            Worcester Telegram & Gazette
                            20 Franklin Street
                            Worcester, MA 01615-0012
                            (508) 793-9100
                            Local: Steve Foskett (508) 234-5882 Reporter
                            email: sfoskett@telegram.com

                            Blackstone Valley Tribune
                            (508) 234-5686
                            email tmattson@stonebridgepress.com
                            Metrowest Daily (Framingham)
                            Richard Lodge
                            508-626-4412
                            email: rlodge@cnc.com

                            Milford Daily News
                            Michelle Laczkoski
                            508-634-7522

                            Channel 3
                            Worcester, MA
                            email: plarson@chartercom.com

                            WJAR TV at Channel 10
                            Providence, RI
                            Lauren
                            401 455 9105
                            email: news@wjar.com

                            WBZ TV 4
                            Boston, MA
                            (617) 787-7000
                            http://wbztv.com
                            (click on “Contact Us” at far left column)

                            WCVB Channel 5
                            Boston, MA
                            email: jberryman@hearst.com

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                            • #34
                              Next court case tomorrow, April 8th at 9:00am, please come and support Quincy
                              Uxbridge District Courthouse
                              261 S Main Street
                              Uxbridge, MA 01569
                              508) 278-2454

                              Case Docket No. for "Quincy" case is 08-151

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                              • #35
                                I can't be there in person tomorrow, but I'll be there in spirit.

                                Poor Quincy.

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                                • Original Poster
                                  #36
                                  New photos and blogs have been posted on Quincy's myspace page. Thank you again to everyone for your support.
                                  Drop the drama and ride!

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                                  • Original Poster
                                    #37
                                    A recent video of Quincy has been posted on her myspace page under videos.
                                    Drop the drama and ride!

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                                    • #38
                                      Originally posted by goeslikestink View Post
                                      sounds like a severe case of shivers for the mare as for her care thats a dire to be unknown
                                      and proabably still sufering-- shame on authorities for not acting in the mare interests
                                      I'm not a pro at this but it maybe EPM. I had a mare who had this she was my first horse, noticed she was stumbling alot couldn't get he balance and she would trip a lot, leaned up against walls but never went down, had blood drawn and found that that is what she had, I to had her for many years, hated to see her in that way not the mare she use to be, as far as i know there was no cure, and had to put her down, so I hope someone has drawn her blood and tested for EPM.

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                                      • #39
                                        Corrections to contact info:
                                        Carter Luke, CEO MSPCA: 617-522-1483 cluke@mspca.org
                                        Deputy Chief Lablonds cellphone number is: 617-541-5085 RLEBLOND@mspca.org

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                                        • Original Poster
                                          #40
                                          Hello everyone. Sorry for posting so late. Very long day with court and everything. Updates from Quincy's court hearing are posted on her myspace page. You can also read the article in the

                                          Milford Daily News: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x770203342.

                                          The horse.com: http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=11637

                                          Thanks to everyone that showed up today and for those who supported us in spirit.

                                          Please mark May 6th on your calendar for the next court date. If you can make it please do.
                                          Drop the drama and ride!

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