Catskill, NY
The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA recently assisted the New York State Police with the arrest and seizure of three equines. On December 4, one donkey, one horse, and one mini horse were removed from 4880 Route 32 in Catskill, NY (formerly known as the Friar Tuck Inn and Resort). The caretaker, Li Binghui, 57, was arrested for animal cruelty, under Agriculture and Markets Law Article 26 – Cruelty to Animals. All three equines were underweight and dehydrated. The donkey, named Donny, had two lacerations, one to his neck, and one to his “coronary band,” or top of his hoof. All three equines are expected to make a full recovery.
If convicted, Mr. Binghui could face up to a year in jail. Currently, all three equines are being fostered and rehabilitated at Oats’ Country Acres, owned and operated by Camille McDonald.
The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA is asking the public for donations to help with the cost of the rehabilitation and veterinary charges involving this seizure. Contributions can be mailed to CGHS/SPCA, Attn: Equine Cruelty, 111 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY 12534, or please feel free to contribute through our website at cghs.org.
