YES!!!! About time, but pisses me off they didn't arrest Alexis too and they had the warrant. what is that.
Doing happy dance here! Maddy this is great news thanks for getting it out there so fast!
Good job! It took a long time, but the perserverance paid off. Finally good won out over evil.
Patience though people-Look at the Genthner case-there will be no fast results. (Almost a year now) "Good" People dont starve horses or any other animals - they ask for help if they need it!!
What a shame, the story will come out eventually. Its a big waste of taxpayers money I can tell you. If it goes national as the good Dr. thinks == lots of support groups will be involved and it will continue to be a three ring circus. In reading the messages it sounds like quite a few people had the inside scoop. Hmmm...suppose there is a leak there?
Thank god the Ingraham's are finally paying for all the torture and suffering to those innocent horses. now we can rest in peace and hopefully just hopefully the Ingrahams will never be able to own another animal in their life time..
Well done! This is the beginning ... still a battle to be fought but now we have a "case" to help set the standard!
This is only the beginning of justice for the horses still alive and a tribute to those who have perished at the Ingraham/Pelltier's hands. Indeed, the wheels of justice turn slowly but we've been patient to this point and can be patient a little longer. It will bo so worth it in the end and the end is coming.
This is such great news! We have been patient and now we will finally see the Ingrahams held accountable for their neglectful and cruel treatment of animals! For those folks concerned that Alexis was not arrested...it does not mean she has avoided charges, nor should they be delayed. The charges were filed...regardless of her "condition" right now, those charges are HERS! Just like someone who has been hospitalized after committing a crime (ie: drunk driving incident). Yes, it seems unfortunate that Brett is the poster child for Alexis' long history of (alleged) animal mistreatment, but he made his own choices. Very proud of everyone...you all know who you are! Great determination keeping this on the front burner...we are not done yet, so let's make sure the fire continues to burn!
I'm glad an arrest was made...it was such a long time coming. But knowing the laws in the State of Maine it may be a bitter sweet victory...I pray it won't be.
To the lady that feels bad at least she had a choice to be a mother and eat 3 meals a day and have a nice place to sleep the mares at this place did not have the choice, as for karma it has been served. God bless the horses
The animal welfare community, particularly the horse folk, deserve thanks for their cooperation with the AWP investigation and the Kennebec County District Attorney in doing the right thing for the animals. The obstacle is the path; not original, but true.
All state officials who have been notified by anyone on her have used full name, address and phone numbers. And the Ingrahams know everyone involved that were trying to help these horses for so long..by the way, my last name is Werly.
woo hoo! long time waiting! Still think his wife should been arrested too. No mercy for animal abusers and no excuse!
I'm sure that there is a lot more to all of this than any of us know but the most important thing at this point in time to me is that SOMETHING has been done to help these poor defenseless animals from the cruelty that was bestowed upon them at the hands of the Ingrahams. DA's don't arrest people for things of this nature because nothing is wrong.
Yes, there are others out there doing the same sort of things to animals and that isn't right either. In my eyes it's equally as wrong to simply ignore it because it's "not our business" or "because we really don't know what going on". If you don't ask you'll never know and I for one can't live with that. I make every effort to help out any animal that I can and often come across as a harsh biotch in the process but I don't care. I always offer a hand up first but sometimes you just can't fix stupid and heads need to roll to save the animals.
Keep up the fight guys. Surely the good in all of us can outnumber the bad guys at some point if we're all willing to step to the plate and help those who cannot help themselves.
To bad it took so long....but...Hopefully they won't be allowed to run this sort of oppuration any more...they clearly arn't set up for it..
I am so glad that there is some justice in this whole mess. So often people get away with MURDER, even if it's "just an animal" to some people. It's still taking the life of or causing the death of...a living, breathing creature. There are enough things that happen in good conditions to good animals but when the complete disregard from the human element is present, then it's time to make the punishment very clear. Good work all of those who stepped up and helped bring this to justice and those who took in the poor animals that could be saved. Every one of those animals has earned a place in heaven.
I live on a small farm and have taken in animals who are in need, but you need to know what is your limit to ensure that the well being for all is being properly maintained. If one additional animal impacts the well being of whole then I believe one is truly neglecting the animals they think they are helping. Having animals takes time and money. Whether or not we knew exactly what was or was not taking place, the horses appeared not be taken care of the way that they should have been at that is the real issue. My thoughts and best wishes go out to the horses and hope their future is one of health and happiness.
Some of you people need to get a life,start staying home and taking care of your own animals instead of driving around all day looking to get someone in trouble..you all must have such great lives if thats all you have to do all day.
Although I know that those who KNOW me will not confuse the two, please let it be known, immediately, that "missy" and "Missy" are two very different people! I am Missy Libby. Missy, with an upper case M, cuz I'm an upper case gal! Especially when it comes to the horses! Maybe I should sign my posts MISSY.
There are people out there that can't be helped....definately the case here. Shame on YOU for defending anyone who could go to bed at night with their stomachs full while their animals were hungry, cold and uncared for just so that they could turn a buck. SICK...the only word that describes them.
One of the news articles quotes DA Fowle as saying there could be further charges. I wonder who they would be against?
Horses are living, breathing, beings; not commodities to be traded or given away when they no longer meet our needs. We do not have a child then decide to give him/her away to someone else when we realize at the age of 10 that they won't be the next Mozart or olympic athlete. Having a child is a long-term commitment; and so should be having a horse. I strongly believe Brett and Alexis deserve to be held responsible for their choice to treat these amazing animals the way they did; however, I think there is some accountability to those who decided to donate their horses to them, and those who chose to do nothing to help. Alhtough it may have been poorly stated, I hear the underlying message in jules' post. It's easy to say we are animal lovers, it's harded to actually be one when the money and time required to help comes from us and not someone else. Brett and Alexis should be held responsible and it seems they finally will be. Now, as we sit trying to figure out what to do with those horses that are still to be rescued, consider how you might help. What can you give? A stall for a horse in need? Donated feed, wormer, or money? Maybe your time? Could you pay your farrier $100 and ask him/her to go to that rescue barn and trim as many feet as he can? Could you volunteer to muck out stalls when it's 10 degrees, or mix slop feed for the horse with no teeth? Before anything else though, consider the horse you have a long-term commitment and a life-long friend. If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.
WHOA!!!! There are tons of outstanding horse people that go above and beyond for many in need! Do not blame what Alexis and Brett would not or could not provide for their horses on people speaking out! STOP!
They admit to aquirring about 10 horses a week. When do they self limit what they can afford? It is not up to the public to care for their animals, animals they hope to sell for a profit, at that. Be real!!!
That would be like me asking. Hey anyone want to fill my barn with hay or pay for my vet. I REALLY like this OTTB and I can get him for FREE, if you took care of my other horses,then I could go get another one, please!!!!!! Then maybe next week we can do it all over again. Now think about it.
Helping a hoarder is done by pulling the emergency brake. I believe we are moving in the right direction!
PS, I left my last name incase Alexis needed to know how to spell it. I'm sure she knows my posts without it but somehow this will give me creditability that photos and facts don't, go figure, lol!!!
there are to many people driving around stopping looking at peoples animals to see if they are in good shape ,they stop along side the road at my house all the time to bad mine are all fed and healthy..to bad you guys wasted your gas money on that trip huh?!Next time I see someone stopped they are getting harrassment papers served on them and I'll know who you are I have plate numbers,or I could claim you are perverts because I do have children,you don't stop frequently beside peoples houses and gawk at their animals,some people like their privacy how about I start showing up at your houses and try my hardest to find some little thing wrong with your animals to report you!This has nothing to do with fairplay farm this has to do with the innocent people that take good care of their animals yet you stalk them trying to find a problem.GET A LIFE!
People stop at my house ALL the time wanting to look at the horses!!! And guess what? I welcome them in to see them EVERY time. My horses love company and so do I....I love to share a little bit of my horsey heaven anytime that I can...:).
A couple of things; let's say a HEALTHY horse costs 3,000 dollars a year to care for properly i.e. feet done every 6 to 8 weeks, spring shots and check up by vet, teeth done, wormers, hay and supplements, 3,000 is a VERY conservative number, it's actually more and this is with a healthy horse.
Now by the Ingraham's own admission they had at least 50 horses most of the time and also according to them these animals came in skinny, sick, etc so now we are talking well over the conservative price of 3,000 a year to take care of a healthy horse...
But still let's say 3,000 now you times that by 50 and what do you get? You don't have to be a math genius, but here it is that is ONE HUNDRED AND 50 THOUSAND dollars a year. Now take into account that neither of them have jobs...just where the hell do you think they are coming up with 150 thousand and in reality at least double that amount of money for the fact they were taking in sick and injured horses (their own words)
Can you explain to me how any average couple even if both did work outside the house, which neither of them do, could possibly afford to care properly for all those horses???? It doesn't take rocket science to figure out that just could not possibly happen.
They try to make it sound as if they were helping these poor horses when in actuality they were taking them from one living hell and putting them into an even worse living hell...that's the reality of it people...get a grip and do the math. In my opinion as a lifetime horse owner; at best they are hoarders at worse they are just sick twisted people who couldn't care less about animals.
The second thing is I WELCOME people to come and see my horses, many people stop when they see horse's in a pasture, any pasture, anywhere, to look at them because of their beauty and magnificence. They are a soul touching site to watch. So I'd have to assume if someone had an issue with it they have something to hide..other wise why would you not be proud to see someone stop and gaze at your lovely, live, breathing, feeling pieces of art?
I had a rescue pony here several years ago, skin and bones among other issues, once he was capable of going on grass without getting ill from it he went down in the field with the other horses. I had someone call in on him and had a visit. Do you know what? I was happy someone cared enough to report what they saw rather then drive on by thinking it's none of their business.
I picked him up in the evening and I had the vet, farrier and equine dentist all to my home to start his care the very next morning after I got him home. This is what you do if you take in horses in the condition that the Ingraham's say they do. And sorry to disillusion you further, but some of those horses they had had for years, they started out healthy and in good weight and ended up like walking skeletons, that is the one's that lived.
Fact's are facts you are not doing a horse in need a favor if you take it in and can not afford to care for it properly. You are just continuing to make it's life a living hell...yah, let's pat them on the back for that...
The law wont possibly do to them what they really deserve in my and other horse owners/lovers opinion and that's the really sad part now. That and the fact that this will continue with this family until they all die off of old age. Hoarders never change unless forced to and in Maine that is not going to happen.
I understand being passionate about horses/animals but many of you have simply gone too far on this issue. The quickest way to convince me to STOP listening to your argument is to portray yourself as a fanatic the way many of you have done over the past few months. I have read the claims that it requires 3-5000 dollars per year,per horse to properly care for them, that this couple should lose their children, should be forced to starve and freeze, that they were shooting massive numbers of horses to hide their neglect, etc., etc. The most amazing to me was how many of you were angry that she was not sent to jail when she was due to give birth. WOW!
Your so blood thirsty you fail to see logic at this point. Upon arrest the state becomes liable for your medical expenses as well as the emergency transport costs, guards at the hospital, special care/protection IN the jail prior to labor, and the very real risk of being sued if complications arose and transport was not supplied fast enough. All of this for someone that, is not a flight risk,is charged as a "non-violent offender", and in the eyes of THE LAW, innocent until proven guilty.
If every accusation against these two is true, many of you are no better then them, and a few of you are worse. Your desire to see children sent to foster care, and the total destruction of two people's lives (starving and freezing if you had your wish) is sick.
Facts and CIVIL arguments are the way to support what you are passionate about; behaving like a pack of rabid dogs should be cause for a few of you to take a LONG look in the mirror and re-evaluate how you handle your emotions snd how you express yourselves.
Some of these people are so blood thirsty and horse obsessed it makes you question their sanity,to put a horse above a newborn childs welfare and wanting it thrown into foster care is sick,