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18 February, 2026
More starving/diseased animals seized from local property
RSPCA Victoria Inspectors have seized a total of 13 horses and 24 cats from an Ararat property today. The raid followed a compliance check after the owner was disqualified for life from owning or being in charge of more than five cats and disqualified for five years for being in charge of more than five horses in 2024 by the County Court of Victoria. The 13 horses and 24 cats were found in poor living conditions, with some showing signs of illness, and were taken to an RSPCA Victoria shelter for assessment and to receive any required veterinary care. This seizure is the fourth time this individual has allegedly breached a court order regarding the number of animals in their care.
One horse lied on the ground surrounded by the skeletal remans of other horses.
A clearly malnourished horse at the local property.
A cat with a skin condition seized from the Ararat property.
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