Goat put to sleep after being attacked at animal sanctuary :(

PumpkinPie · 01-09-2010, 04:23 PM

A goat had to be put down after his horns were ripped out in a "barbaric" attack, the RSPCA has said. Skip related content

Sidney, a 19-year-old black pygmy goat, was found dripping in blood after he had his horns pulled out, one leg broken in two places and another dislocated.

The hunt is on to find the people behind the "senseless" act, a spokesman said.

Sidney was attacked at Tennyson Horse and Pony Sanctuary in Middleton, Greater Manchester, between 8pm on Thursday August 26 and noon the following day.

He had to be put to sleep by a vet because his injuries were so horrific.

His devastated owner John Starkey, who runs the sanctuary, said the goat was like a member of his family and had lived there for a decade.

He said: "He was so friendly with people he knew, but he probably would have run away from strangers.

"We can't believe anyone would carry out such a barbaric act. Lots of people who live around here used to come and feed Sid and will be very upset to hear what has happened to him."

RSPCA inspector Caroline Hall said it was one of the worst cases of animal cruelty she had ever seen.

"It was dreadful - Sidney had two huge caverns in his head where his horns had been ripped out and he was dripping in blood. A vet examined Sidney, and because he was so badly injured it was kindest to end his suffering and put him to sleep."

What is wrong with some people???

Helen M · 01-09-2010, 04:34 PM

Makes putting a cat in a wheelie bin almost look trivial doesn't it?

Helen xx

kreacher · 01-09-2010, 04:34 PM

Aaw that is so sad

poor little thing. Why can't people just leave animals alone...if you don't like pets then that's fine but don't go round hurting innocent animals...that makes me so angry...I see it in work all the time I don't know why they do it

TortBabe · 01-09-2010, 06:36 PM

That is so sick

H20 · 01-09-2010, 07:20 PM

.............wtf!

freakinmental · 02-09-2010, 07:46 AM

i really dont get what goes thru the heads of people that can do this sort of thing, we call people like that 'animals' but real animals dont do this kind of thing for fun they only do it to feed and survive!

H20 · 02-09-2010, 03:56 PM

Animal cruelty is getting worse...makes me so sad

The Baron · 03-09-2010, 11:39 AM

This is so sick!! I cannot comprehend how someone could do this!!

PumpkinPie · 05-09-2010, 09:39 PM

Who has rated the thread 5 stars? It's supposed to be sad!

shootinglou79 · 06-09-2010, 09:13 AM

Absolutely shocking

01-09-2010, 04:23 PM	#1
PumpkinPie Member Incubating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tyne and Wear, UK Posts: 209	Goat put to sleep after being attacked at animal sanctuary :( A goat had to be put down after his horns were ripped out in a "barbaric" attack, the RSPCA has said. Skip related content Sidney, a 19-year-old black pygmy goat, was found dripping in blood after he had his horns pulled out, one leg broken in two places and another dislocated. The hunt is on to find the people behind the "senseless" act, a spokesman said. Sidney was attacked at Tennyson Horse and Pony Sanctuary in Middleton, Greater Manchester, between 8pm on Thursday August 26 and noon the following day. He had to be put to sleep by a vet because his injuries were so horrific. His devastated owner John Starkey, who runs the sanctuary, said the goat was like a member of his family and had lived there for a decade. He said: "He was so friendly with people he knew, but he probably would have run away from strangers. "We can't believe anyone would carry out such a barbaric act. Lots of people who live around here used to come and feed Sid and will be very upset to hear what has happened to him." RSPCA inspector Caroline Hall said it was one of the worst cases of animal cruelty she had ever seen. "It was dreadful - Sidney had two huge caverns in his head where his horns had been ripped out and he was dripping in blood. A vet examined Sidney, and because he was so badly injured it was kindest to end his suffering and put him to sleep." What is wrong with some people???

01-09-2010, 06:36 PM	#4
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	That is so sick __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

02-09-2010, 07:46 AM	#6
freakinmental Member Juvenile Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 854	i really dont get what goes thru the heads of people that can do this sort of thing, we call people like that 'animals' but real animals dont do this kind of thing for fun they only do it to feed and survive! __________________ Nik

03-09-2010, 11:39 AM	#8
The Baron Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ipswich Posts: 570	This is so sick!! I cannot comprehend how someone could do this!! __________________ Sasha, owner of one cheeky little Spur-Thighed Baron Fernandez Gonzalez III (or The Baron for short!) http://www.facebook.com/sashalwatson

01-09-2010, 04:34 PM	#2
Helen M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,362	Makes putting a cat in a wheelie bin almost look trivial doesn't it? Helen xx

01-09-2010, 04:34 PM	#3
kreacher Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,718	Aaw that is so sad poor little thing. Why can't people just leave animals alone...if you don't like pets then that's fine but don't go round hurting innocent animals...that makes me so angry...I see it in work all the time I don't know why they do it

01-09-2010, 07:20 PM	#5
H20 Member Incubating Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 144	.............wtf!

02-09-2010, 03:56 PM	#7
H20 Member Incubating Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 144	Animal cruelty is getting worse...makes me so sad

05-09-2010, 09:39 PM	#9
PumpkinPie Member Incubating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tyne and Wear, UK Posts: 209	Who has rated the thread 5 stars? It's supposed to be sad!

06-09-2010, 09:13 AM	#10
shootinglou79 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,743	Absolutely shocking

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