LONGVIEW — In the course of one Saturday afternoon last month, the Humane Society of Cowlitz County rescued 55 goats, 10 chickens and three sheep during an animal neglect investigation in the county.
The goats had been cooped up in two rooms — almost 30 in each. They were on average 40 to 50 pounds underweight and had respiratory problems from living in their own filth.
Thank you for reading The Columbian.
Subscribe for only $99/year to get unlimited access.
Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian’s Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. Reporters will focus on narrative, investigative and data-driven storytelling.
Local journalism needs your help. It’s an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy democracy.
