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Animal Neglect Horrors: Dozens Found Suffering on Farm
4 Jun
Summary
- Dozens of animals found malnourished and neglected on a farm.
- A horse in severe distress required humane euthanasia on-site.
- Additional charges may follow forensic examination of surviving animals.
Christina Pitts, 38, was taken into custody on June 2 by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office following an investigation into serious animal neglect. Her business, Moonstone Field, was found to house approximately 92 animals in deplorable conditions.
Deputies responded to reports of a distressed horse on a five-acre property, leading to the animal's humane euthanasia. Investigations revealed another horse had died weeks earlier and was buried. Pitts was solely responsible for the care of horses, dairy goats, and Florida Native sheep.
Sheriff David Vincent characterized the scene as heartbreaking, emphasizing the preventable suffering endured by the animals. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services, and Countryside Animal Clinic collaborated to ensure the surviving animals received necessary care. Further charges may be filed as forensic examinations conclude.
