GENEVA, Ill. (AP) - Northern Illinois authorities got help from more than 100 volunteers to move dozens of animals from a traveling petting zoo because of neglect.
The 84 animals, including horses, goats, llamas, alpacas and miniature donkeys, were being moved Tuesday from land in Geneva to a private facility in Kane County.
The livestock were discovered along with the remains of 10 dead animals last week. The owners of the petting zoo are facing misdemeanor charges.
The animals were impounded after the petting zoo’s owner was charged with animal cruelty and another charge for failing to provide adequate food, shelter and care.
They’ve been staying on rented farmland.
Kane County Animal Control Administrator Rob Sauceda told The (Crystal Lake) Northwest Herald he was “really, really pleased with the outpouring of support.”
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