Judge Forces Woman to Surrender Horses Pending Animal Abuse Charges
June 18, 2009 9:25 AM
COOS BAY, Ore. -- A judge has banned a Coos County woman from owning horses until animal abuse charges are resolved.
The county wants 63-year-old Bobbye L. Cikanek of North Bend to forfeit the 10 horses, including one foal. Authorities say they were malnourished, and neighbors complained about their living conditions.
She is charged with animal abuse and neglect.
Some of the horses have been sent to foster homes. Sheriff's deputies say four continue to be held at the Coos County Fair grounds because they aren't quite tame.
