CHRISTINA MARY PITTS owner of Moonstone Field, arrested following an investigation into severe neglect of animals at her business

- Florida, USA -

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The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office reports that 38-year-old CHRISTINA MARY PITTS (pictured), was arrested following a multi-day investigation which uncovered “severe neglect involving dozens of animals at her business, Moonstone Field.”

The sheriff’s office said that at Moonstone Field, in Dunnellon, PITTS was breeding horses, dairy goats, and Florida Native sheep.

On June 2, 2026, deputies were dispatched to the business after receiving a call about a horse in “severe distress”.

Upon arrival, deputies found the horse suffering to such an extent that a veterinarian on the scene determined that humane euthanasia was necessary.

As detectives continued their investigation, they learned that another horse had died weeks earlier and had been buried in a shallow grave in one of the pastures.

During the 5-acre-property survey, deputies and Animal Control Officers observed approximately ninety-two animals, including, exotic birds, cats, chickens, dogs, goats, horses, sheep, and a turtle.

According to the sheriff’s office, many of the animals showed signs of malnourishment, untreated medical issues, and poor living conditions.

Detectives determined that PITTS was “solely responsible for the care and decision making for all animals”, said the sheriff’s office.

Animal Control Officers ultimately identified thirteen horses whose conditions were “severe enough to support felony animal cruelty charges”, said the sheriff’s office.

Deputies arrested PITTS on June 2, 2026, and transported her to the Citrus County Detention Facility for booking.

The sheriff’s office advised that due to the large number of animals and the level of care required, the investigation continued through June 4, 2026, with assistance from Citrus County Animal Services and Countryside Animal Clinic.

Authorities said additional charges could be filed as forensic examinations of the remaining animals are completed.

Citrus County Sheriff David E. Vincent said in a written statement: “This was one of the most heartbreaking scenes our team has encountered. The level of suffering these animals endured was completely preventable, but I’m proud of how our deputies, Citrus County Animal Services, and Countryside Animal Clinic worked together to make sure every surviving animal received the care they needed.”

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