Deputies: Miniature horses mauled by dogs

FLORIDA -- Alachua County deputies are investigating a report of aggressive dogs that mauled several horses early Sunday morning.

Deputies said they responded to 12808 NW 142nd Terrace to a report of an aggressive dog that was attacking miniature horses.

Deputies found several severely injured horses and two dogs. 

  

One of the horses was killed by the dogs and another had to be put down due to severe wounds.

A veterinarian was called to treat the other horses while deputies used their trauma kits for medical treatment.

Alachua County Animal Control is investigating the incident.

Officials say the owner of one of the dogs has been identified.

(Fox 35 Orlando  - ‎Oct 4, 2015‎)