LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A 62-year-old man is accused of dragging his horse by the neck behind a pickup truck and leaving the animal to die in an east Las Vegas neighborhood, an incident that led investigators to his property and the rescue of dozens of farm animals.
Guadalupe Camarillo Guarneros faces charges in connection with the death of his horse, named Pinto, whose body was found in front of a neighbor’s home near Nellis and Washington on June 30. Detectives said surveillance video showed the horse tied by the neck to a white pickup truck and forced to trail behind it in the summer heat before it collapsed and died.
Investigators said Guarneros turned himself in after the incident was reported in the news and investigators visited his property with a search warrant.
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Animals removed; conditions described as ‘poor’ and ‘cluttered’
Metro police found 20 chickens, six pigs and four piglets on the property. Investigators described the living conditions as “poor” and “cluttered.” Animal Rescuer of That 70s’s Sanctuary Tayla Hart said all of the adult pigs were in deplorable condition. The animals were taken to the Animal Foundation for medical evaluations.
Because the Animal Foundation can only temporarily house farm animals, the rescue operation pushed its makeshift farm to capacity. Rescue groups across the valley — even organizations as far as Overton — stepped in to take in some of the animals.
Piglets find temporary home at local sanctuary
Three piglets are now being cared for at that 70ssanctuary.com (located near the North Las Vegas Airport). The sanctuary is run by Hart, a former zookeeper.
“Everyone sees them really cute and tiny like this, and they think they want one, and then they’re 200 pounds, and they like to roll in the dirt, and they’re messy, and they dig up your yard,” Hart said.
Since being rescued, some of the adult pigs gave birth, adding to the number of animals in need of care and permanent homes. Hart said the piglets at her sanctuary should be ready for adoption in eight to 12 weeks.
“We’re hoping somebody will fall in love with them,” Hart said.
Adoptions needed; deadline approaching for chickens
The Animal Foundation still has two adult pigs and six chickens available. The six chickens need to leave the shelter by Wednesday. The Animal Foundation is open for adoptions Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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