A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy has resigned after being arrested on charges of animal abuse in connection with the starving of two of her four miniature horses. One has died. 23 year veteran, Pamela Belo turned her horses over to a horse rescue agency after she determined she couldn’t care for them any longer. The agency then contacted the Sheriff’s Office due to the condition of the horses. For up-to-date news accounts of this story, photos and to post a comment, please access the links below:
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07/17/2012 – Deputy charged after miniature horse dies of starvation
07/16/2012 – Hillsborough deputy charged with animal cruelty resigns




