SPCA seeks reimbursement for seized animals in Oxford cruelty case
OXFORD – An Oxford woman accused of not caring for her horse, pony and pig appeared in Town of Oxford Court Monday charged with animal cruelty.
Lida Cassata appeared before Town Justice John Wiedman over the misdemeanor charges without an attorney and requested an adjournment for one week so she could find counsel.
At the Monday hearing the SPCA’s attorney, Michael Ferrarese, who represents the agency on a pro bono basis, asked for a security posting of $2,678 to cover the first 30 days of care for the seized animals.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant of Cassata’s property March 15.
Deputies, with aid from the SPCA, seized a 4-year-old horse, 30-year-old pony and a pig. Police stated that the animals were confined without access to light, fresh air, and were malnourished. Deputies also said some of the animals suffered from severe lice infestations.
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