RANCHO SANTE FE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- County Animal Services and the District Attorney’s Office are working to assess the welfare of two horses in Rancho Santa Fe.

An Animal Services Officer responded Tuesday to a report and photograph of an emaciated horse at a property in the 7600 block of Artesian Road, according to the County of San Diego.

The officer found the horse pictured on the property and contacted the veterinarian responsible for the health of the animals on that property.

"The veterinarian informed staff that she intended to euthanize two elderly horses the previous day but lacked the equipment necessary to remove the remains and was concerned about potential wildlife disturbance," the County of San Diego said. "She reported that she would return to the property Wednesday

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