News Nearby: Rescued Horses Need Homes, Supplies

More than 40 quarter horses were rescued this week from a Washington County farm. At least 35 cats were also discovered on the farm.

 Township Zoning Officer Mark Whalen said the horses at 78 Lewicki Road came to the office's attention during enforcement efforts that are being conducted throughout the township.

"The horses just didn't look healthy," he said, adding that property-maintenance issues need to be addressed at the property, as well.

Whalen said local animal control officials and humane officers were notified—and ultimately Arabian Rescue Mission was called in to help with the rescue.

He declined to offer the name of the homeowner. Whalen also declined to say whether any citations would be issued, indicating that it was still an ongoing investigation.

Two phone calls to the Arabian Rescue Mission were not immediately returned.

“This is a woman who found herself in over her head and is no longer able to care for her horses,” Jen Urska with the Arabian Rescue Mission—or ARM—said, according to a report by WTAE.

The horses are suffering from worms, some have eye problems and others have ear and hoof problems, the station reported.

On its website, the Arabian Rescue Mission, pleaded with animal lovers for help in the case.

"ARM has been called in to conduct another herd rescue, this time in (Pennsylvania)," the website indicated. "Our team is on-site evaluating, photographing and identifying 40 quarter horses outside Pittsburgh."

And the website was clear: "We NEED help."

Donations are being sought for dewormers, halters, leads, fly masks and spray, medical attention and food.

"If anyone near Pittsburgh can loan us some round pen panels, please contact us immediately," the ARM website added. "If you can provide a home for one or more of these mares, stallions, foals—even temporarily—contact us. Most of the mares are pregnant and nursing now. This can't wait, we need your help!"

Editor's Note: To donate online, visit the ARM website here. If you can adopt one of the animals, an application is attached to this story as a PDF.

This story originally appeared on Canon-McMillan Patch.