Neighbours called police to report there was a pony as well as seven dogs being kept inside a house at 1233 College Court. When a Modesto police animal control officer investigated, a resident of the house admitted to the dogs but not the horse, according to police. The officer then saw part of the house and learned a child was living among the faeces and trash.
Additional police and child services were called to assist. Police found the resident removing a miniature horse from the premises. The child was determined to be living inside of a tent in the house to keep the flies out.
Animal control supervisor John Bear said he had to keep one hand over his mouth as he walked through the house because the flies were so thick.
The child was removed for his health and safety, said police. The dogs, which appeared to be in some distress and the horse, which is okay, were also removed.
Taken into custody for child endangerment were Nichole Surkala, 37, the child's mother and Joe Curtis Silva, 30, the step-father.
With photos.
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