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date: May 30, 2022, 11:11 AM
subject: Animal Humane Society Humane Agent Amanda Oquist Impersonating A Peace Officer And Potential Witness Drew Fitzpatrick Of Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation Trying Potential Cases In Court Of Public Opinion
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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609.4751 609.4751 Impersonating A Peace Officer. § Subdivision 1. Misdemeanor. Whoever falsely impersonates a peace officer with intent to mislead another into believing that the impersonator is actually an officer is guilty of a misdemeanor. Subd. 2. Gross misdemeanor. Whoever violates subdivision 1 while committing any of the following acts is guilty of a gross misdemeanor: (1) gaining access to a public building or government facility that is not open to the public; (2) without legal authority, directing or ordering another person to act or refrain from acting; (3) violating section 169.64, subdivision 2, 3, or 4, or the siren provisions of section 169.68; or
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/court_rules/pr/subtype/cond/id/3.8/ Minnesota Court Rules Professional Rules Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor (f) exercise reasonable care to prevent employees or other persons assisting or associated with the prosecutor in a criminal case and over whom the prosecutor has direct control from making an extrajudicial statement that the prosecutor would be prohibited from making under Rule 3.6.
Incident Report Number: 19-010579 3675 Hemingway AVE; NB ANIMAL-Neglect/Abuse (AMNIMNEG) Report Date: 11/18/2019 North Branch Police Department Date: 12/29/2019 14:50:37 Unit: 517 Notes: CM works with Animal Humane Society as an animal humane investigator. CM reported that she received complaint beginning of Sept regarding some under fed horses at a property in North Branch. CM went to check on the animals and found 1 horse down and unable to get up. Horse would later be put down. Over several additional visits the animals were monitored. Body conditions improved for a couple of weeks and have deteriorated according to the animal investigator. No evidence that A/O is providing adequate food and care for the animals.
During the investigation, affiant spoke with Agent Amanda Oquist several times. Affiant learned that Amanda Oquist is a Humane Agent at the Animal Humane Society. Previously Agent Oquist was a licensed peace officer in the state of Missouri and Minnesota for a combined total of 15 years of experience in law enforcement. Agent Oquist has previous experience investigating horse welfare cases when a licensed officer. Agent Oquist has been an active horse owner her entire life. State of Minnesota, County of Chisago District Court Application for Search Warrant. Applicant: Todd Frank, North Branch Police department. Page 2 of 7.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/343.01 343.01 PURPOSES; POWERS; COUNTY ORGANIZATION. § Subdivision 1.Formation authorized. A state federation of county and district societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals may be created as a corporation under chapter 317A for the purpose provided in section 343.06. The federation may appoint representatives in any county where no active county or district society exists for the purpose of receiving and accounting for funds from any source, and may also appoint agents at large to carry out the work of the federation throughout the state. The federation and all county and district societies may appoint agents for the purpose of investigating or otherwise assisting lawfully empowered officials in the prosecution of persons charged with cruelty to animals. Appointed agents must have training and experience in activities relating to prevention of cruelty to animals or enforcement of laws relating to cruelty to animals. The federation may make bylaws as are necessary to implement its authority under this chapter and under chapter 317A.
Humane Investigations.MN Humane Society.pdf - Dodge ... https://www.co.dodge.mn.us › … https://www.co.dodge.mn.us/Humane%20Investigations.MN%20Humane%20Society.pdf PDF animal welfare industry. SINCE. 1878. Humane Agent. Keith Streff. Humane Agent. Ashley Pudas. Humane Agent. Amanda Oquist. Minnesota. Investigation. 2 pages [Note: Images indicate Minnesota Animal Humane Society Humane Agent Keith Streff impersonating a peace officer by wearing a police utility belt, holster, pistol, badge, blue shirt, shoulder patch, America Flag patch, brass name tag. Streff is standing next to a licensed peace officer]
How To Conduct A Successful Animal Cruelty Investigation II. The Investigator: A. Image: (A profile of a good humane investigator) 1. Know Your Authority and Jurisdiction: Under Minnesota State Statutes, a humane investigator has little more power than a private citizen regarding the enforcement of State Statutes. You do have the right to go to your local law enforcement agency and request assistance for the enforcement of state law. You do not have the power of enforcement yourself. How To Conduct A Successful Animal Cruelty Investigation Complied By The Minnesota Humane Society This document is made available electronically by the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library as part of an ongoing digital archiving project. http:/www/leg.state.mn.us/lrl/lrl.asp https://www.leg.mn.gov/docs/pre2003/other/811123.pdf
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Case Title:State of Minnesota vs Michael Charles Johnson
04/10/2019 Other Document 1 page [Note: Images indicate Minnesota Animal Humane Society Humane Agent Keith Streff impersonating a peace officer by wearing a police utility belt, holster, pistol, badge, blue shirt, shoulder patch, America Flag patch, brass name tag.]
04/10/2019 Other Document 1 page [Note: Images indicate Minnesota Animal Humane Society Humane Agent Keith Streff impersonating a peace officer by wearing a police utility belt, holster, pistol, badge, blue shirt, shoulder patch, America Flag patch, brass name tag.]
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Humane Agent Keith Streff [Note: Images indicate Minnesota Animal Humane Society Humane Agent Keith Streff impersonating a peace officer by wearing a police utility belt, holster, pistol, badge, blue shirt, shoulder patch, America Flag patch, brass name tag.]
Humane Agent Ashley Pudas [Note: Images indicate Minnesota Animal Humane Society Humane Agent Ashley Pudas impersonating a peace officer by wearing a badge, blue shirt, shoulder patch, America Flag patch, brass name tag.]
Humane Agent Amanda Oquist [Note: Images indicate Minnesota Animal Humane Society Humane Agent Amanda Oquist impersonating a peace officer by wearing a badge, blue shirt, shoulder patch, America Flag patch, brass name tag.]
Initial Complaint Report ICR Number: 112036927 Agency: Washington County Sheriff’s Office ICR Created: 11/27/2012 09:55:10 DEPUTY S. PEULEN #163 DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 1127212 – 0955 HRS. DATE/TIME REPORT MADE: 112812 – 0652 HRS. DETAILS OF REPORT: On November 27, 2012, I was dispatched to 433 170th St in Hugo for a harassment report. The complainant, MATTHEW PAUL MONTAIN, DOB: [Redacted], was advising that an unwanted male was on his property. I am familiar with this issue, as the unwanted male had been on the property last week for an issue that Sgt Johnson, #121, was dealing with. See ICR 112036632. Upon arrival there, I observed a silver Honda Element with MN LIC: 887KYD parked in the driveway outside of the office trailer on site. The vehicle registers to the Humane Society for Companion Animals. I observed a male standing near the vehicle. I am familiar with this male from the past contact as WADE RICHARD HANSON, DOB: [Redacted]. He is an employee of the Animal Humane Society. As I pulled up with my squad, I observed HANSON was wearing dark brown BDU style pants, black military style boots, and a dark brown wind breaker type jacket with large yellow letters on the back stating “Humane Agent.” There were patches on the upper arms of the jacket. As I got closer to HANSON, I observed that the patched indicated that he was an investigator with the Humane Society. I could see also a badge on the jacket that was shaped in a police shield style with “Investigator” on the top rocker and “Humane Society” on the bottom rocker. I saw that under the dark brown jacket, HANSON, was wearing a tan deputy style duty shirt with dark brown pocket flaps and shoulder epaulets. This shirt also had a badge like the one on his jacket. This uniform was strikingly similar to the uniform that I was wearing and he could be easily mistaken for law enforcement personnel. HANSON had also provided me with one of his business cards at my request. One side appeared to be the generic business card for the Animal Humane Society. The top half of the other side has a photograph of a gold police style badge with an eagle on the top. The top rocker of the badge is difficult to make out but I believe it says “State of Minnesota.” The center has the Great Minnesota Seal, and the bottom rocker says “Humane Agent.” Underneath is written “Animal Humane Society.” On the bottom portion of the card is HANSON’s contact information. He is listed as a “Senior Humane Investigator” with 2 email addresses. The other appears to be a personal email address of whanson@animalhumanesociety.org. The other appears to be a personal email address of humaneagentmn@yahoo.com. There are 3 phone numbers listed as: a “department”number of 763-489-2235, a “direct” number of 763-489-1570 and a “cell” number of [Redacted]. I asked HANSON why he was back at the property today. He told me that he was doing a follow up visit to the property to make sure that they were complying with the clean up order. I confirmed with him that the veterinarian he called had been on site last week and had cleared all the animals health -wise. He confirmed that statement. I then asked why he was back if all the animals had been cleared. He again told me he was doing a follow up visit to make sure the pen areas were being cleaned up. He told me that he was satisfied with the progress that had been made and felt that everything “looked good” and that he had no more concerns. I asked HANSON if he was ready to leave, and he told me that he was, I asked him to stay on site while I talked with MONTAIN. He agreed and had a seat in his vehicle. I approached MONTAIN and asked him what had happened today. He asked if we could speak in the office, which is a modified trailer home. We went inside, and MONTAIN told me that HANSON had arrived on the property today saying that he was going to do a follow up. He said that HANSON told him that the work had been done on the pen area was just a start and that he had a lot of work to do. I spoke with MONTAIN about HANSON’s visit today and on 11/23/13. MONTAIN told me that HANSON introduced himself as “OFFICER HANSON” and that MONTAIN felt that HANSON was an “enforcment authority.” When Montain was presented with the $153 veterinarian bill, he felt that he was obligated to pay it. He told me that he had approximately $2,000.00 invested into the cleanup of the animal pens between the vet bill and labor involved. MONTAIN said he had put approximately 10 hours into the cleanup and PAUL MONTAIN had put in approximately 8 hours into the cleanup so far. MONTAIN was wondering what to do if HANSON came back to the property. He said that he had been concerned about the previous visit as the female employee HANSON and two other females had talked to previously was pregnant and had been very upset about the incident (ICR 112036632). I advised MONTAIN that he was within his rights to trespass HANSON from the property. He was surprised to learn and seemed surprised when I advised him that HANSON was a civilian. MONTAIN requested that I assist him in advising HANSON of the trespass notice. He was debating whether he should just allow HANSON to leave no and trespass him if he returns in the future or if he would like HANSON trespassed immediately. I advised him that I could not make that decision for him. MONTAIN decided that to avoid future problems, he would like HANSON trespassed today. As HANSON was preparing to leave, he asked me if he needed to notify me that he was going to be investigating another complaint in Hugo. I told him that he did, and he showed me a form advising of a small dog tied up outside with no shelter at 5590 157th Lane in Hugo. I advised him that I would check on the dog, and if I needed assistance for anything, that I would notify him. HANSON was ok with that, and left the MONTAIN property. During this entire incident, my squad VHS tape was running. I have removed the tape and will give it to Sgt Johnson for further review. I did check the address listed for the dog complaint, and found that 157th Lane does not exist. I located the address of 157th Way and found that the complaint was unfounded. PUELEN #163/al – 112812 – 0822 hrs. cc: Investigations Patrol Sgts CJG1UPRWCSO Washington County Sheriff’s Office Initial Complaint Report 112036927 DATE/TIME REPORTED: 11/27/12 9:55:10 DISPATCHER: CCOBRIE DATE/TIME STAMP: 11/27/12 9:59:04 ENTERED BY: CCOBRIE DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 11/27/12 9:55:10 – 11/27/12 9:55:10 LOCATION OF INCIDENT: 4330 170th St N HUGO, MN 55038 GRID: INCIDENT RECEIVED BY: TELEPHONE OFFICERS ASSIGNED: 85 SCHMID 121 JOHNSON 130 BUMP 163 PEULEN 170 WITTL NAMES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS INCIDENT: MATTHEW PAUL MONTAIN 6709 CENTERVILLE RD HUGO, MN 55038 PHONE: (H) [Redacted] (W) SEX: M DOB: [Redacted] 1985 ASSOCIATION: COMPLAINTANT HARASSMENT ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST IN 887KYD HONDA ELEMENT-SILVER HARASSING COMP MEET COMP AT THE FARM/ADDRESS WADE RICHARD HANSON 845 MEADOW LN N GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422 PHONE: (H) [Redacted] (W) [Redacted] SEX: M DOB: [Redacted]/1955 ASSOCIATION: SUSPECT EMPLOYEE OF ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY OFFICER COMMENTS: ASSISTED 163. 130 11/27/12 ASSIGNED TO IN ERROR BY DISPATCH 170 11/28/12 ICR ONLY? Y NON=EMERGENCY CLASSIFIED AS: SUSPICIOUS AUTOS/PERSON/ACTIVITY/OCCURRENCE 9048
https://www.startribune.com/social-media-battles-complicate-seizure-of-minnesota-horses/600012438/ Social media battles complicate seizure of Minnesota horses After horses seized, owner pushes back on social media; investigators must keep mum By John Reinan Star Tribune January 19, 2021 — 10:29pm "It's the social media that's the big difference in the almost 30 years I've been doing this," said Drew Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation, which takes in many of the horses seized in the state. Social media, Fitzpatrick said, becomes "a platform for the accused, the alleged violator, to rant and rave … and sucker people into their side of the equation who really don't know anything and are only hearing one side of the story. They don't have all the facts, and that's too bad." Meanwhile, she added, "I can't say 'boo.' I've got to remain quiet. I can't refute any of their claims." … But when authorities do seize animals, public blowback on social media is likely. Fitzpatrick said she's gotten two death threats in the last six months, along with other threats of bodily harm. "Mainly coming from the crackhead people," she said. Others have accused her of selling seized horses for personal profit. The foundation does auction off seized animals in its care, with the money going toward its $200,000 annual budget. "The money that gets taken in goes to the horses," Fitzpatrick said. "I don't go to the Bahamas."
https://www.startribune.com/sleepy-eye-horse-trainer-acquitted-of-20-counts-of-animal-cruelty/600163418/ Sleepy Eye horse trainer acquitted of 20 counts of animal cruelty After a five-day trial, jury took less than an hour to deliver verdict By John Reinan Star Tribune April 8, 2022 — 7:24pm Minneapolis attorney Katherine Claffey, Lemarr's other attorney, said county officials didn't conduct a thorough investigation. "There was a lot of [exculpatory] information they could have received, but they didn't go out and find it," she said. "I think it was a retaliatory complaint that was made because of a falling-out" between Lemarr and the breeder.
https://www.startribune.com/judge-dismisses-east-bethel-horse-abuse-case/182621041/ Judge dismisses East Bethel horse-abuse case – Judge suppressed the evidence against a rancher because of improper searches of his property. By PAUL LEVY Star Tribune December 7, 2012 — 8:37pm "I don't know what to say," said Keith Streff, the investigator for the Animal Humane Society involved in the search. … Streff testified earlier this year that he did not mention to Friday that he had the authority to search the herd on Aug. 29, 2011. He later testified that he "may have discussed it," according to court documents. Friday testified that he didn't object to the search because he thought Streff was within his legal power. But Streff wasn't. The land permit between Friday and the city of East Bethel calls for valid notice before a search may be conducted. The judge also found that in other searches involving Anoka County deputies, applications for search warrants and supporting affidavits were not attached to the search warrant. … Many of the horses, including Special Effects, have been since placed in new homes. After they were seized, one had to be euthanized. Others were nursed back to health by University of Minnesota veterinarians, then turned over to the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation, a nonprofit near Princeton, Minn., where they were given months of further rehabilitation. Crystal, for instance, gained 200 pounds within months, said Drew Fitzpatrick, who runs the foundation. Crystal was adopted by a family in St. Francis. "It's disturbing that the case against him has been dropped, but at least he can't have the horses back," said Fitzpatrick. "Those poor horses were so emaciated. It's so sad."
https://www.twincities.com/2012/12/09/east-bethel-no-charges-for-horse-breeder-in-neglect-case/ East Bethel: No charges for horse breeder in neglect case By Sarah Horner | shorner@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press Published: December 9, 2012 at 11:01 p.m. | UPDATED: November 10, 2015 at 10:03 a.m “It was unbelievable the work some of those horses needed after that kind of long-term neglect,” said Drew Fitzpatrick, director of the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation. The organization helped care for and place Friday’s horses in new homes after they were initially treated at the University of Minnesota Equine Center. Fitzpatrick said she was “floored” by the judge’s decision. But the good news, Fitzpatrick said, is that none of the horses — many of which have been permanently placed in new homes — would be returning to Friday.
Dawn Rose is entitled to judgment against Mn Hooved Animal Rescue for the sum of $1200, plus fees of $ ---, disbursements of $ ---, and conditional costs of $ ---, for a total amount of 1200.--. Order for Judgment on Claim and Counterclaim Dated: 06-28-21 Signed: Walter M. Kaminsky Case No. 71-CO-21-200 Dawn Rose vs Drew Fitzpatrick, MN Hooved Animal Rescue DISPOSITIONS 06/30/2021 Judgment (Judicial Officer: Kaminsky, Walter) 06/30/2021 Judgment Index #7 3 pages https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/CaseSearch Case Information Case Number: 71-CO-21-200 Case Title:Dawn Rose vs Drew Fitzpatrick, MN Hooved Animal RescueDawn Rose versus Drew Fitzpatrick, MN Hooved Animal Rescue Case Type: Conciliation Date Filed:03/26/2021 March 26 2021 Location: Sherburne County Case Status: Closed
[x] The Defendant has the following property that belongs to me (list property): I adopted a horse AKA Badlass from Def. Of MN HAR for $2,000.00 Agreeing not to ever sell, must be returned for a horse of equal value. It physically attacked me while riding friends horse in arena. I received a concussion. 2 broken bones. I returned horse & made many attempts to call & email def. Finally she answered and took my address vowing to mail me a $2,000 check. She ignored it & resold horse to another. The horse had several owners. People returned her before. Plaintiff’s Statement of Claim Dated: 03-18-21 Plaintiff: Dawn Rose. Case No. 71-CO-21-200 Dawn Rose vs Drew Fitzpatrick, MN Hooved Animal Rescue. 03/29/2021 Statement of Claim Index #1 3 pages https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/CaseSearch Case Information Case Number: 71-CO-21-200 Case Title:Dawn Rose vs Drew Fitzpatrick, MN Hooved Animal Rescue Dawn Rose versus Drew Fitzpatrick, MN Hooved Animal Rescue Case Type: Conciliation Date Filed: 03/26/2021 March 26 2021 Location: Sherburne County Case Status: Closed
https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/CaseSearch Case Information Case Number: 46-CV-19-1224 Case Title: Goldmount Veterinary Center, P.A. vs Watonwan County, Animal Humane Society Goldmount Veterinary Center, P.A. versus Watonwan County, Animal Humane Society Case Type: Civil Other/Misc.Civil Other Miscellaneous Date Filed: 12/03/2019 December 3 2019 Location: Martin County Judicial Officer: Bentz, Darci J. Case Status: Closed 12/18/2020 Affidavit-Other Index #66 37 pages Animal Humane Society Agent Notes Golden Valley Campus Investigation Incident: Neglect Owner/Suspect: Michael Charles Johnson (DOB: 7/21/64) Address: 66498 430th St Odin, MN (farm site) Phone# 507-621-1786 Investigator: Streff Complaint Date: 6/20/18 6/22/18 9 am I briefed the AHS PR team and Kathy Mock on the status of this case while in route back to the Johnson farm. Arrangements were made to have AHS (Zack Nugent) PR meet me at the farm site. 11am I met with Watonwan County Sheriff Deputies at the SO. A search warrant was drafted, signed and ready for execution. We later drove out to the farm site where AHS – 23
https://www.ivis.org/library/aaep/aaep-annual-convention-denver-2004/how-to-manage-starved-horses-and-effectively-work-humane-and-law-enforcement-officials How to Manage Starved Horses and Effectively Work with Humane and Law Enforcement Officials Author(s): Wilson J.H. and Fitzpatrick D.A. In: AAEP Annual Convention - Denver, 2004 by American Association of Equine Practitioners Updated: DEC 04, 2004 Media interest in seizures of large numbers of animals may result in requests for interviews with the veterinarian. With permission from the humane agency and law officials involved, the veterinarian should restrict his or her comments to the medical condition of the horses, empathy for their condition, and legitimate positive comments that can be made about any improvements noted since seizure. If the media also wish to photograph the animal(s), additional permission should be sought from the same agencies. The veterinarian should refrain from publicly judging the horse’s owner or divulging that person’s identity, if known. Media interviews can also serve as an excellent public educational opportunity to promote basic equine health care, and indirectly, may lead to public contributions to support the seized animals.
https://www.presspubs.com/pine_city/news/53-dogs-rescued-from-pine-county-property/article_578d910c-8e1c-11e5-8a29-bf2cb62bb263.html 53 dogs rescued from Pine County property Staff report, news@pinecitymn.com Nov 18, 2015 More than 50 dogs and other animals have been taken from a property in Pine County after they were discovered to be without sufficient shelter or care. The Animal Humane Society reports that it has removed 51 adult dogs and two puppies – all hound mixes – from a rural property in Pine County. According to a press release, the dogs were surrendered by an individual who was unable to provide adequate care and shelter for them. Animal Humane Society Humane Agent Wade Hanson worked with the Pine County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the case, which also led to the removal of horses and other farm animals.
https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/CaseSearch Case Information Case Number: 46-CV-19-1224 Case Title: Goldmount Veterinary Center, P.A. vs Watonwan County, Animal Humane Society Goldmount Veterinary Center, P.A. versus Watonwan County, Animal Humane Society Case Type: Civil Other/Misc.Civil Other Miscellaneous Date Filed: 12/03/2019 December 3 2019 Location: Martin County Judicial Officer: Bentz, Darci J. Case Status: Closed 11/24/2021 Judgment Index #171 3 pages Conclusion Of Law 1) Based on the jury’s findings, Goldmount Veterinary Center, P.A. is entitled to recover $1,498,375 plus costs and disbursements as allowed by law from Animal Humane Society. … Order For Judgment It Is Hereby Ordered: 1) Judgment shall be entered in favor of Goldmount Veterinary Center, P.A. against Animal Humane Society in the amount of $1,498,375, plus costs and disbursements allowed by law. … Let Judgment Be Entered Accordingly. It Is So Ordered. By The Court: Darci J. Bentz Judge of District Court Jul 8 2021 3:38 PM
https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/news/humane-investigation-brings-57-animals-ahs Humane investigation brings 57 animals to AHS Orange kitten held by AHS vet staff Animal Humane Society’s Critical Response Team partnered with the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office to rescue 57 animals from a northern Minnesota home last Monday. (May 24, 2021) Confined to filthy rooms filled with garbage and covered in feces, 54 cats and three dogs were rushed to AHS in need of immediate medical and behavioral care. Fourteen deceased animals were also discovered within the home.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=318666630299060&set=a.317027157129674 Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation March 4 · Archie is a palomino gelding who is our newest intake from an owner surrender case in Hubbard County. He arrived at Anoka Equine Veterinary Services today and is now getting the care he needs. (Thank you to Investigator Oquist from Animal Humane Society of Minnesota)! Watch for updates!
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Linda Lemieux
I think there needs to be a educational reach out program for animal owners. Something that could be put in mailboxes
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Robin Johnson
I hope who ever had him is charged!! 😡, thank you for rescuing him.
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Diane Lingle
Robin Johnson sounds like they did a voluntary surrender, so most likely no charges, and we don’t really no the story at all,
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Robin Johnson
Diane Lingle it sounds like they surrendered the horse after being investigated….people are not always good to animals, so please don’t stand up for them..
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Robin Johnson
Diane Lingle I donate to these organizations all the time, so don’t even bring that up… seriously.
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Mary Pollard
Hell be beautiful when he gets his nutrition he needs ❤
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Justin Tami Oestreich
Ugh, why do people wait so long?!😢 He's in good hands now.
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Emmy Rinke
Justin Tami Oestreich some people don’t care. Others are ashamed. Some don’t realize how bad it is or are in denial. And then there are those who don’t know where to turn.
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Susan Budig
Thankfully, there are those who notice and take action.
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Justin Tami Oestreich
Emmy Rinke its just sad to see any animal like that. Hopefully in time he will be spunky and eating in a big pasture.
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Justin Tami Oestreich
Susan Budig yes! I have volunteered with hospice patients. Animal neglect I can't do- thankfully others are able to help.❤
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Lisa Sherwood Fagerwick
Emmy Rinke thank you for explaining that people aren’t just despicable, sometimes we don’t know their story
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Susan Budig
Justin Tami Oestreich same. I did hospice respite for seven years as a volunteer. I'd do it again when time allows.
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Rachel Lewis
How on earth is he still standing. Poor boy!!!
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Chris Filzen Bruns
Praying for this beautiful horse. Thank you for all you do at the rescue.
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Judy Jahnz
He is going to be one pretty boy if he makes it. Will pray for him.
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Laurie Beltrand
Thank you for saving him and I pray that he'll feel better and make a fast recovery! Thank God he's now in great hands and getting lots of well deserved love and care!
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Cindy Randall
So glad they did reach out for help and MHARF is able to do your magic.
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Drew Fitzpatrick
Cindy Randall No one but the Humane Investigator reached out for help. He would have died tied to a rope, laying on the ice if someone hadn’t turned in a complaint.
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Cindy Randall
Drew Fitzpatrick That’s terrible. Poor guy.
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Amy Zilka
Still no excuse. He was starving for a long time. Sad indeed
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Angela Walker
Omg, thats a rough condition. So glad he was helped before it was too late
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Tina Jensen
So sorry Archie I’m sure you didn’t deserve this. Get better, baby. You are in good hands.
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Bonnie Jo Eller
Oh goodness! It’s amazing he can still stand. Must be a fighter & meant to be here. Praying all goes well!
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Erin Scearcy Larson
Lucky boy has a shot now. Thank you for getting him.
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Krista Kelm Kvitek
I see kind and grateful eyes. He will be beautiful once he gets some care.
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Bonnie Jo Eller
Makes me so sad! If it’s meant to be he will with me!❤️
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Cathy Watry
Ohhhh….hope he regains his health. Poor boy
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Amy Hatchner
Every time I see this, I ask myself how on earth does this happen? 😕
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Pip Cadman
Oh bless him 😔 hope he recovers from this 😞
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JoJo Bee
💔 hang in there Archie, it'll be tough but I promise it'll be worth it. Love and care are abundant now.
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Carol Johnson
So sad 😞 too bad this keeps on happening!
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Jamie Hansen
Oh sweet Archie, rest, eat, heal
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Teri L Vickerman Fredrick
There is hope in his beautiful eyes. Once back in shape he will be handsome
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Alysa Bjorklund
So so thankful he is in your care now!!
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Nicole Nogosek Kozitza
How about surrender him a bit sooner than this???? Poor fella, makes me sick. Lucky to be where he is now.
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Diane Lingle
Nicole Nogosek Kozitza sometimes they go downhill very fast for reasons we do not know, and then the owners become scared to ask for help. Hopefully he is getting help in time.
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Charlene Tallen
Diane Lingle That doesn’t happen over night or in a week. That’s long time abuse.
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Cathy Mitchell
This horse didn't end up like this in a short period of time. And even senior horses should NEVER get in such poor condition. There is NO excuse for this. And I'm sure Drew DOES know the facts of this case, as well as the thousands of other horrible ab… See more
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Nicole Nogosek Kozitza
Cathy Mitchell exactly!!! I have many horses old and young and some have had health issues and I’ve never had one like this, not even kinda close!! It’s sickening.
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Jeanne Ellman Fierstine
Another Hubbard Co. case not too many years ago - she brought her two horses to a remote area - tied them to a tree and left them to freeze and starve to death. They were found in the Spring. So cruel! She was charged.
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Tracy Marie Olafson
Jeanne Ellman Fierstine Is this the same woman who did that to the two behind the Dorset liquor store?
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Jeanne Ellman Fierstine
Tracy Marie Olafson I know it was in that area, so it could be that person.
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Tracy Marie Olafson
Jeanne Ellman Fierstine hmmm
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Tracy Marie Olafson
Near Dorset again?
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Marlene Laudenbach
Oh poor thing, this kind of abuse makes me mad. Ask for help, even if it makes you feel like a failure, it will make you feel better just asking for a little help for the animal. Prayers for this horse and I have faith that you all will put do a great job in fixing her up.
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Marcia Anderson Hinz
Boy, he needs some good hay and grain!
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Pamela Weise Adams
🤞 Hopefully, you got him in time!!
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Kris McNelis
So, is the owner going to be prosecuted for this animal abuse?
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Drew Fitzpatrick
Kris McNelis Hope so, Hubbard county should!
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Cindy Keller Pohl
How old is this poor guy?
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Drew Fitzpatrick
Cindy Keller Pohl We don’t know quite yet, will update after the vets get a good look at him later.
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Cindy Keller Pohl
Drew Fitzpatrick Thank you
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Connie Gammon
I just don't understand why people let their horses get this bad before surrendering them they know they can't afford to take care of them or whatever the reason my God get ahead of the situation and surrender them before this happens to them 😥😪😭😡🤬 Poor horse
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Lisa Luiken
Connie Gammon no kidding! How can a person just sit and watch a horse deteriorate like this in front of them. So incredibly sad! Did they miss they're meals too?? Probably not.
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Michelle McComesky
Lisa Luiken , because people think loving an animal is enough. And it isnt. They need care and knowledgeable care at that. Too many get horses because they just want one without really thinking of their financial situation. Animal suffers... and here we are. Happens all the time. Im so glad this horse was saved. I bet he will have an amazing future.
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Kathy Wood
Oh, poor baby
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Michelle Danelle
Ugh no food for months
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Carol Asauskas
Wish I could
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Ronni Nordby
Please keep us posted on his progress!!!! Hopefully he's eating up oats, hay, and hearts full of love coming his way!!!!
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April 24 · Lonna and Lex (both from March 2022 Pine County humane case) are coming along well in their rehab thanks to Wendy and her helpers at Essence of Equus! They both still have some weight to gain before we do their training assessments under saddle and make them available for adoption. Lonna is approximately 10 years old and Lex is approximately 15. To get information on applying to adopt either horse when they are ready, please email us at info@mnhoovedanimalrescue.org. Thank you!
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March 16 ·
More pics of the intakes from a recent Pine County humane case (click on individual pics for horse info). Four of the five (all but the aged bay roan mare) have been moved to foster homes or the MHARF farm for rehabilitation. The older mare will remain at the clinic for a few more days. These horses are all currently in our rehab program and won't be available for adoption until they have put on weight, had all of their vet and farrier care completed, and have been assessed for training. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated towards their care!
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Carmen Bayliss
In your exceptional care, these darlings will make their way to a happy and healthy life ahead. ❤
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Trish Ashley
Thank you for the updates 🙏 for their successful recoveries.
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Attachments: Open Records Request For POST Data On Now Former Peace Officer Amanda Oquist021521-021621.pdf, Final Notice For Form 990 For Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation030822_1020am.pdf
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