I am so sorry. It sounds like the authorities you are working with are dong what they can - and that is wonderful. Where you are located, I hope that means that he will get a fine and jail time. Nothing will be good enough though, but at least it will be something. I don't know if you have dealt with that kind of thing before as far as the investigations go - and if you had to turn over the bodies to the authorities, or get vet statements, etc. Every little bit goes a long way. I am so, so sorry. I had a case of just 3 weeks starvation and dehydration (no food or water entire time). One made it, miraculously. I had to call and call and called the state attorney's office over and over to get something done. You are so wonderful for helping them. I am sorry that they had to cross into your life in such a horrible manner. But you are right, at least they didn't suffer any more - and had a few moments of peace. That was all I could do to console myself as the one who didn't make it passed away, her organs shutting down....at least she was warm, her belly was full, and she wasn't thirsty. I am sure that when the bridge greeter(s) finally settle who is doing what there will be a great report. Laryssa [Posted in FML 5827]