Lasareina Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 News Story Moreton News Horse used by disabled riders found shot through heart at Kurwongbah farm POLICE are searching for leads in to the brutal killing of a horse used by Riding for the Disabled at a centre north of Brisbane. About 6.30am this morning, Kurwongbah farmer Charlie Walsh discovered his 14-year-old mare, Susie, had been shot and killed. “She was shot through the neck and into the heart,” Mr Walsh said. The heartbroken father said he had a small number of horses and would likely need to buy another to replace Suzie to continue his work with the not-for-profit organisation. “My kids rode her, she taught them how,” he said. “There are four or five horses in that paddock and about 6.30 this morning I went out to look and she was dead in the paddock, with a bullet hole in the shoulder.” Mr Walsh said he was concerned for the safety of people in the area, especially children, who use the paddock and ride his horses regularly. RSPCA Queensland spokesman Michael Beatty said it had been the third in a string of disturbing animal cruelty cases reported in the Moreton Bay Region in the past week. On Saturday, a dog with a slit throat was found tied to a tree at Deception Bay and a kangaroo was found shot by bow and arrow at Toorbul. “We’re really concerned that this is the third incident (in the area) ... in as many days,” he said. Mr Beatty said if those responsible are caught, due to the brutal nature of the offence, police will likely bring charges. “A firearm was involved, so most likely police (will prosecute),” he said. A police spokeswoman said those responsible had not yet been tracked down and investigations were continuing. RSPCA statistics show only two complaints of animal cruelty were made in Kurwongbah last year, making it relatively quiet. Neighbouring suburbs Petrie had 28 and Kallangur 82. Anyone with information in to this incident is asked to phone Pine Rivers Police on 3897 7154 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 People are so f****ng horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 People are so f****ng horrible. My thoughts exactly. The animals never deserve this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasareina Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 it staggers the mind doesn't it ... something very very wrong with our society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 there's a forum especially for cruelty news items. Please move this there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roova Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I read this and think some sick person is working himself up to wanting to hurt humans next. RIP poor innocent souls lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabbath Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 The human they should work up to is themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasareina Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 there's a forum especially for cruelty news items. Please move this there. Oops sorry Krislin ... how do I move it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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