CHARLESTON, Miss. (July 21, 2023) —In Defense of Animals, which operates Hope Animal Sanctuary and the Justice for Animals campaign in Mississippi, applauds the sentencing of a James Cable who was convicted of failing to provide sustenance for his horses, found nearly starved to death. Tallahatchie County Justice Court Judge Steve Ross ordered Cable to pay $1,000 per horse, the maximum fine under § 97-41-1 . Cruelty to living creatures, plus court costs of $185.

Watch the video: https://youtube.com/shorts/5liX2eXhzJA

On May 24, 2023, In Defense of Animals seized two neglected horses in Oakland in cooperation with the Tallahatchie County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Jerry “Bubba” Williams worked with In Defense of Animals’ Justice for Animals Senior Campaigner Doll Stanley to arrange safe haven, care, and transport them.

Mississippi Horses and In Defense of Animals often collaborate to care for imperiled horses. The horses were accepted by Mississippi Horses, vetted by Dr. Thomas Abernethy, and are in recovery. The stallion, now named Spunky, is recovering well. Lyla, the mare, was nearly past recovery, but appears to have gained some weight and vigor. The two are in a plush pasture with exemplary care and prescribed feedings.  

“Individuals who place animals in intrinsically harmful circumstances aren’t just negligent; they are culpable for their cruel actions, and we fight for justice for their victims. There is no excuse for negligently disregarding the welfare of an animal,” stated Doll Stanley, In Defense of Animals’ Justice for Animals Senior Campaigner.

In Defense of Animals has served Mississippi for 30 years, working with citizens, humane organizations, law enforcement, and the court system to rescue and seek justice for mistreated animals.

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Contact: Doll Stanley, doll@idausa.org, (662) 809-4483

Video (free for use with credit per filename): https://bit.ly/Talla2HorseVid

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Previous horse abuse in Tallahatchie Co:

2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Measure of Justice Served for Starved Horse in Tallahatchie County

2017 MEDIA RELEASE: Neglected Tallahatchie County Horses Seized

In Defense of Animals is an international animal protection organization with over 250,000 supporters and a 40-year history of fighting for animals, humans, and the environment through education and campaigns, as well as hands-on rescue facilities in India, South Korea, California and rural Mississippi. www.idausa.org/justice4animals

Mississippi Horses is a non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating, training and finding homes for abused and abandoned horses, as well as assisting other horse rescue organizations, law enforcement and owners in need across Mississippi. Our network of volunteers consists of horse lovers from every walk of life as well as horse owners, veterinarians, farriers, trainers and other equine professionals. www.mississippihorses.org

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