This is what their website had to say

Mountain Dew Farms is the place where you can find "Heaven's Painted Pleasures".

We are located in the beautiful mountains of Oneida, Tennessee.  We have four children, ages 18, 17, 11, and 3.  Our children are an active part in our farm and share in the responsibilities of caring for and handling our animals daily.  We raise a variety of animals including,  "Painted Desert Sheep", "Llamas", "SA Boer Goats", "Australian Shepherds", "Weimaraners", "Milk Goats", "Donkeys" &
"Wonderful Horses". 

We enjoy all of our animals, but our greatest love and our specialty area is our "Trail Horses".  We are proud to be able to say that we are:

"The Home Of Some Of The Best Quality Horses You Can Find!"

 Instead of "Quality Horses" we found something a lot more shocking.

     
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# 1, 2 & 3 - Horse Carcass under newly delivered hay
# 4,5, 6 & 7 - Dead goats
# 6 & 7 - Dead goat
# 8, 9, 10,11 & 12 - Stocked up horse who could hardly walk. The drinking water he had access to and the barn he was left in.
# 13, 14 & 15 & 18 - Horse remains
#16 & 23 - Small horse or pony leg the dogs were chewing on
# 17 - Water source for pastured horses
# 19, 20 & 21 - Older horse eating from a 50 lb. bag of dog food that had been left for the many dogs roaming the property.
# 22 - Thin horses

We need your help!

If you or someone you know has had any dealings with Val or Donnie Moody from Mountain Dew Farms in Oneida, Tennessee, please contact us at

hht@horsehavenoftn.com

FEB 10, 2006 UPDATE: It has been 10 days since our initial visit to Mountain Dew Farms. We have spent more than 30 hours in Scott County and have had no luck getting a conformation that cruelty charges will be pressed against Mr. & Mrs. Moody. Everyone keeps passing the buck. The letter below, written by a witness to what has gone on, best describes our frustration. This letter has been sent to officials and media within the State. I hope those who are as frustrated as we are will join us in rattling a few cages.

WATE NEWS CAST

FEB. 13, 2006 UPDATE: We have been informed today that charges are being files by the sheriffs department for animal cruelty.

Please be sure to let WATE know how much you appreciate their support in their media coverage of this case, and let the DA know how glad you are they are willing to take a stand.

Concerned Citizen Letter  PDF
some names have been hidden from view

WATE TV Channel 6

8th District Attorney General

UPDATE SO FAR: Both parties pled guilty to one count of animal cruelty. They were given two years probation and three years of no equine ownership.

If you can help us financially it would be appreciated. Donations can be mailed to

HHT
P.O. Box 20392
Knoxville, TN  37940

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