NYSSA, Ore. (Idaho Statesman) — The owners of a Nyssa goat dairy, one of whom is an Idaho resident, face nearly 500 combined charges of felony animal neglect in Oregon following an investigation by an animal rights organization that prompted law enforcement to seize hundreds of goats from the property in early February.
Taunia Barr, of Nyssa, and Aaron Barr, of Meridian, were each charged Thursday with 239 counts of felony animal neglect in the second degree, according to court records. In Oregon, the charge escalates on a crime seriousness scale when additional animals are involved. Cases involving more than 40 animals are a category 7, along with crimes such as burglary and arson.
The Barrs were also each charged with seven counts of misdemeanor animal neglect in the second degree…