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Opelousas Woman arrested on Animal Cruelty charges

Opelousas Woman arrested on Animal Cruelty charges

Katelynn Sprague
Katelynn SpraguePublished: February 20, 2019
Photo Courtesy of the St Landry Parish Sheriff's Office
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On February 15, 2019, deputies responded to Montgomery Rd. in Opelousas in reference to an animal attacking the owner.  According to the report, Madeline Bourgeois was working in her pasture when her pet llama attacked her. Bourgeois stated she hit the llama repeatedly in an attempt to stop the attack. Once at the gate she was finally able to exit the pasture, then went into her residence and retrieved her gun.  Bourgeois returned to the pasture and shot the llama, hitting it (3) three times.  Deputies were dispatched and upon arriving, observed the injured llama limping in the pasture.  Animal Control was contacted and took possession of the injured animal. 

On Februar
y 16, 2019, Animal Control Director, Stacey Alleman provided photos showing X-rays of the (3) bullets that were located in the llama. Due to the bullet locations in the body, the animal had to be taken to the LSU Veterinary Clinic in Baton Rouge.    

Sheriff Guidroz added, "According to the law, Bourgeois had every right to defend herself while being attacked, but was no longer in danger after escaping the pasture.  Ms. Bourgeois retrieved a gun and then returned and shot the llama, which constitutes the charge of felony cruelty to animals.  Bourgeois should have called a vet or animal control for assistance."   
KPEL 96.5 Source: Opelousas Woman arrested on Animal Cruelty charges
Filed Under: animal cruelty
Categories: Local News
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