February 2025 – Double D Bar Ranch in Manorville was charged with 112-counts of animal abuse for allegedly neglecting to provide adequate food, water, shelter and veterinary care for a variety of animals, according to a news release from Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney’s office.

Double D Bar Ranch was founded by Richard and Gay Devoe more than 30 years ago with the intent of providing a sanctuary for abused and unwanted farm animals. However, after Ms. Devoe passed away in June 2024, it was alleged that hundreds of animals were found to be with improper shelter and no access to liquid water, deceased, and/or had untreated medical conditions, such as dental disease, tumors, matting, open wounds, lameness, respiratory infections, arthritis, emaciation, swollen body parts, and overgrown hooves, claws, and nails.

An appearance ticket was issued and dozens of animals have since been removed from the property. In addition to the 112 charges issued by the district court, prosecutors are requesting two court orders — both of which were granted — to require Double D Bar Ranch to not take in any more animals while the case is pending. Law enforcement will also continue to monitor the welfare of the animals that remain at the ranch.