A herd of bison was seized from a Moffat County ranch after it was found the animals’ welfare was in danger. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shared that, in cooperation with the Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection and the Colorado State Veterinary Office, they executed a seizure operation involving approximately 90 head of bison from the Lay Valley Bison Ranch. A mule was also seized during the operation. Over the past month, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office has been working with the elderly owner in an effort to remediate ongoing concerns regarding the care and condition of the animals. Despite those efforts, investigators determined that further action was necessary to protect the welfare of the animals involved. During the investigation, one mule was determined to be suffering to the extent that humane euthanasia was necessary. This week the owner was charged with 91 counts of Cruelty to Animals.
Photo Credit: Moffat County Sheriff’s Office
