SPCA removing 73 horses from NY farm

AURORA, N.Y. (AP) — Animal welfare crews are removing 73 horses and 26 cats from an upstate New York farm after finding them living in filthy conditions.

SPCA spokeswoman Gina Browning says none of the animals look severely underweight or dehydrated. But she says some have minor injuries, most are filthy and feces was found in their food and water.

Investigators also say one of the suburban Buffalo horse farm's three barns appears to be unsteady, with open walls covered with blue tarps.

More than 15 SPCA employees, along with East Aurora police, went to the farm Thursday after receiving a search warrant.

Browning says it's too early to say whether the farm's owner will be charged.