A neglected Ross County horse found tied to a tree in the rain with no shelter in October is now under the care of a new owner.
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The Fayette Regional Humane Society announced yesterday that Charlie the horse was adopted this week by a new owner who has taken him to a farm with other horses.
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When he was found, the 12-year-old horse was almost 250-pounds under his proper weight.
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A Ross County area woman who owned the land where Charlie was found has plead not guilty to three misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty.