Elderly Woman Charged in Horse Abuse Case | Tucson News

A 69-year-old Florida woman faces serious animal cruelty charges after allegedly stabbing and whipping a horse while a child watched — the child’s testimony sparked the investigation. The horse was found severely injured, malnourished, and covered in stab wounds and whip marks, with other horses on the property also showing signs of abuse. Zimmerley bizarrely blamed the injuries on a cat, prompting outrage from authorities. She was arrested, charged with one felony and two misdemeanors, and set bail at $10,000 — a figure the sheriff called too low. Authorities are now investigating whether other animals suffered abuse on the ranch. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b28de872414699a