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7/26/10 Washington:
Mill Creek Girl Scout gets the group's highest award for her work with a
neglected horse: Cared for a horse
that was abandoned in a pasture. Gave time
and her own money. |
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7/22/10 Washington:
Neglected horses
abandoned in Issaquah:
Animal control officers are trying to find the person who abandoned two
neglected horses on Cougar Mountain in the Issaquah area.
(video) |
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7/22/10 Texas:
Officials confiscate 175 animals from Grimes County property:
Officials count 135 malnourished horses and 40 dogs at three-acre tract.
Owner breeding animals for sale but having trouble finding buyers. |
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7/21/10 Texas:
Dozens of miniature horses, dogs turned over to Houston SPCA:
Woman gave up 100 miniature horses and 46 dogs because she couldn’t
afford to care for them. SPCA is requesting volunteer equine
veterinarians and farriers to treat horses; also need donations of
miniature horse halters and lead ropes. (photos) |
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7/20/10 Washington:
Help comes too late for neglected horse: Owner could face
animal cruelty charges. Halter left on growing colt too long, embedded
in flesh. Had animal put down. (photos) (video) |
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7/18/10 Pennsylvania:
Pony up — it’s for a good cause: Proceeds go to Retired
Equine Adoption Society of the Northeast. One of the most important
goals of this year’s Rock the Horse is to help feed horses. |
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7/17/10 Nevada:
Federal officials resume Nevada wild horse roundup: Judge
allows controversial roundup to resume. BLM maintained more than 500
horses could die of dehydration in the next week if the roundup didn't
continue. Agency has hauled more than 30,000 gallons of water to the
roundup area for the horses. |
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7/17/10 Indiana:
Man found guilty of horse neglect: Guilty on two counts of
neglecting horses by not providing adequate food and water. |
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7/17/10 Ohio:
New trial sought in horse case.
Motions prompt another sentencing delay:
Motions filed state conviction was
tainted because a prosecution witness allegedly had a vendetta against
horse owner. |
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7/16/10 Florida:
Rescued horses up for adoption: Public invited to adopt from
Sumter County Animal Control. Must have hay, feed and medication to help
animals regain weight, along with cow/horse panels to separate horses
during feedings and when meds are administered. |
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7/16/10 Australia:
Horse meat butcher sent death threats: Australia slaughters
approximately 50,000 to 70,000 horses a year for human consumption
Butcher believes people have right to express opinions but doesn't
appreciate death threats. |
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7/15/10 California:
Five horses found dead on pasture land near Alameda and San Joaquin
County border:
Horses left without water. Five dead; two others found alive were taken
for treatment by San Joaquin Sheriff's Department investigators. |
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7/15/10 Iowa:
Chickasaw Co. files charges against horse owner accused of neglect:
Authorities removed 13 horses and a mule in June from a rural
property; discovered carcasses in advanced stages of decay. Man has
faced similar charges in past. |
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7/15/10 New York:
Horse farm owner denies 114 new cruelty charges: Faces a
count for every horse seized in March. Has accused SPCA of not properly
treating some horses that last week were returned to her. She said some
of the 40 she has back have cuts and were dirty when she picked them up. |
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7/15/10 Nevada:
12 horses now dead from Nev. roundup; hearing set: BLM
reported four more animals died or were put down because of dehydration
or water intoxication. One group of about 400 horses congregated around
a dry reservoir. Agency announced emergency measures to truck water to
mustangs still on range in roundup area. U.S. District Judge issued
emergency order that prohibits BLM from further roundups until after a
Thursday hearing before federal judge. |
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7/14/10 Maryland:
Md. yanks inmates from horse farm work: Controversy brewing
over state program involving inmates doing work in community after a
project at a local horse farm was canceled. |
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7/14/10 Arkansas:
Abused horse finds new home with Fort Smith couple:
Former owner cited for animal cruelty. In the past few years, number of
horse abuse cases has surpassed dog abuse. (video) |
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7/14/10 TheHorse.com:
1,600 Unwanted horses receive spring vaccinations:
UHVRC provides qualifying equine rescue and
retirement facilities with complimentary equine vaccines for horses in
their care. To date, more than 4,000 horses across the United States
have received vaccines through the program. |
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7/14/10 Washington:
Maintaining sanctuary:
Couple keeps more than 100 animals on 85 acres of land--cattle,
horses, mules, dogs, wild turkeys, rabbits and more. Economy has
affected them with decreasing donations and volunteers, have only so
much energy, time and facilities. Could fill the place with horses. |
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7/14/10 Tennessee:
Animals find safe haven after owner arrested, charged with cruelty:
Six to eight horses in very bad shape after
being rescued from Minor Hill farm. Concerned citizen trying to start
non-profit organization to care for mistreated animals and bring
awareness to problem. (photo) |
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7/13/10 Montana:
Authorities seize dogs, cats from ‘unacceptable’ shelter:
Law-enforcement authorities, working with HSUS, shut down overwhelmed
animal shelter in Baker. Facility had been inspected a month ago by HSUS.
Head of shelter was under the impression that state director for HSUS
would get back with suggestions for improving shelter. No further
communication until raid and subsequent search of shelter, home and
business. |
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7/12/10 TheBloodHorse.com:
'Missing' horses: Where lies responsibility?:
Keeping track of where horses go when
they’re finished racing remains a serious challenge. |
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7/12/10 Michigan:
Neglected horses rescued; owners charged: Couple pled not
guilty to charge of animal abandonment and cruelty of two horses.
Admitted they didn't know much about raising horses but thought they
were helping when they adopted the animals last fall. |
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7/12/10 New York:
Horse owner to be greeted by protestors. SPCA says they
have spent $200,000 on horses: Civil proceedings
continue against owner. SPCA Executive Director says it takes ten people
to care for 40 horses. |
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7/11/10 Utah:
Living History: Good fences, good neighbors: An 1870
census interpreted by the BLM tallied 4.1 million beef cattle and 4.8
million sheep in 17 states. By 1900, there were 19.6 million cattle and
25.1 million sheep. |
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7/10/10 Nevada:
Activists keep Nev. horses from going to slaughter: Group
paid $31,415 for 172 horses on a state-sanctioned auction. Horses were
not mustangs but estray animals and their off spring abandoned in Pilot
Valley by private owners over the course of several years. |
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7/10/10 Maine:
New horse advocacy group to meet Wednesday: Recently
formed based on recommendations from Legislative Task Force on Equine
Welfare, alliance is dedicated to saving horses from abuse, abandonment
and neglect, and helping horse-owners who are struggling to provide for
animals. |
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7/10/10 Texas:
Woman offers riding lessons, refuge for horses in need of
care:
To keep up with cost of caring for
neglected horses, woman began offering riding lessons to help pay vet
bills. It costs around $2,500 a month to run rescue. |
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7/9/10 Florida:
U.S. Rep. Rooney, sons tour Palm City horse rescue facility:
Talked about Horse Slaughter Prohibition
bill, which prohibits the donation or sale of horses to be slaughtered
for human consumption, which was passed in the house. A vote by the
Senate is pending.
All 10 horses at the 15-acre, 20-stall barn
sanctuary receive round-the-clock medical care by veterinarians and
staff; tended to by a slew of local volunteers until they are adopted
out to loving families. |
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7/9/10 Maryland:
Horse rescue farm gets help from inmates: Crew
dispatched from Maryland Correctional Institution for Women to pitch in
twice a week with maintenance at Days End Farm Horse Rescue. Equine
population at Days End at 70 after hitting an all-time high of 93
boarders in mid-May. The nonprofit is projecting a 2011 budget of $1.5
million. |
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7/8/10 Kentucky:
Kentucky Horse Council endorses Welfare Code of Practice:
Joins ranks of American Association of Equine
Practitioners, American Quarter Horse Association, Kentucky Thoroughbred
Association, US Equestrian Federation, and other state and national
equestrian organizations. |
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7/8/10 Kansas:
Animal cruelty allegations unfounded: Following an
investigation by Bourbon County Sheriff and Kansas State Veterinarian,
allegations of starvation and neglect made by Senior Editor and Founder
of Thomas Paine's Corner against local horse trader, declared unfounded. |
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7/8/10 Texas:
Dozens of neglected Arabian horses will be auctioned in
Texas this Saturday. Nearly 50 horses seized from an apparent neglect
situation are in need of new homes: Photos taken after
seizure show emaciated horses; reports suggest most have not had much
training or handling. Will be auctioned instead of sent to retraining or
rescue facilities due to judge's order. County Animal Services has set a
minimum bid of $250 on each. Those that do not reach the minimum will be
released to approved rescue groups with 501(c)3 status. |
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7/7/10 New York:
Judge orders 40 horses return to woman charged with animal cruelty:
SPCA investigators seized 73 horses from farm in March. Animals
allegedly living in squalor. SPCA wants owner to pay more than $200,000
in expenses incurred while caring for horses.
(video) |
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7/4/10 TheHorse.com:
Hay banks in the running for refreshment:
Pepsi giving away up to $1.3 million in
grants each month to 32 groups or individuals whose ideas on helping
others receive the most votes. Visit the
Pepsi
Refresh Project. |
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7/3/10 Georgia:
Buford man arrested for neglecting horses: Owner separated
horse from herd following a fight in which it sustained injuries and
tied it to a pickup. Later, horse appeared weak and dehydrated. |
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7/2/10 Ohio:
Group rides to the rescue of 20 Ross County horses. Owner had become too
ill to properly care for them: Elderly woman no longer able
to care for them. Most had not had enough food to eat and had not had
proper attention or care given to their hooves.
(photos) |
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7/2/10 California:
A haven for horse:
Donations
down by half at Bakersfield’s only horse rescue, but starting to pick
up. Relies heavily on volunteers for day-to-day operation. 41 horses in
residence came through animal control agency. Senior horses feed and
treats costs about $5,000/month. With ban on horse slaughter, more
horses need rescuing, but decreased donations means ranch cannot take
them all. |
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7/2/10 TheHorse.com: Plight
of drug-trade horses described:
Riders lead strings of horses carrying
300-400 lb. marijuana-filled packs over 70-80 miles of rough terrain
between Mexico and the Tucson sector in Arizona. Once riders have
delivered loads, they cut pack horses loose; either turn animals out
into the desert or tie them there. Last year the Arizona Department of
Agriculture impounded 51 horses suspected of being international strays. |
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7/1/10 Iowa:
Horses removed from Fredericksburg farm after neglect allegations:
Authorities removed 13 horses and a mule because of allegations
of neglect after neighbors complained they weren’t being fed and were
ill. |
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7/1/10 Colorado:
Animal cruelty case in Fountain, horses recovering:
Suspected case of animal neglect has five horses recovering at local
Humane Society. Owners signed over the animals, yet still face cruelty
charge. (video) |
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7/1/10 Maryland:
New Market farm aids rescue of 20 horses. Paradise Stables Too works to
house animals, adopt out to loving homes: Stable owner
agreed to care for 20 horses, donkeys and mules seized from owner by
HSUS until they are healthy enough for adoption. |
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7/1/10 New York:
Controversy continues over seized horses: Owner charged with
several counts of animal cruelty is going to court to get 40 of the
animals back. (video) |
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6/30/10 Colorado:
Oak Creek woman accused of cruelty to horses. Resident: Horses at center
of case are fine, charges are baseless: Seventy-two charges
based on horses being kept in muck — a combination of mud and feces.
Another eight charges were based on horses’ hooves not being trimmed
properly. Five of 72 horses were slightly underweight; bigger problem
was condition of hooves. (photo) |
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6/29/10 The Horse.com:
AQHA Equine Re-Homing Program under new name: Originally
called Greener Pastures, the free Full Circle program enables
members to indicate on a horse's registration certificate that if the
horse ever becomes unwanted, unusable, or simply ready for retirement,
the member will--if possible--assist in providing or finding a suitable
home. |
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6/29/10 TheHorse.com / Maryland:
Rescue seeks help for horses: Horse rescue
seeking volunteers and materials to assist in the care of 26 allegedly
malnourished horses removed from a Garrett County farm. |
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6/29/10 Iowa:
Chickasaw Co. neglected horses rescued: 13 horses discovered
in dire condition and removed from farm. Man who owned these horses has
previously spent time in jail for animal neglect. Sheriff's office
working with sanitation department and Iowa Department of Agriculture to
remove carcasses of six dead horses. (video) |
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6/29/10 Ohio:
Driver hits horse in Miami Township: Driver came upon horse
in middle of Springboro Pike in Miami Township. Could not stop in time;
hit animal. |
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6/28/10 TheHorse.com / Florida:
Rescued mare euthanized: Racing
mare discovered wandering in field earlier this
month with three other strays was euthanized after being
diagnosed with a shredded tendon. South Florida SPCA seeking mare's most
recent owner. Charges may be filed. |
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6/28/10 New Hampshire:
Horses relocated after rescue owner is arrested: Rescue
started three years ago to save horses that were dumped or going to
slaughter. Horses found without feed or water. Owner arrested on bad
check charge. Local humane society steps in to find homes for 8-10
horses. |
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6/27/10 Texas:
Benefit held to stop horse abuse: Texomans
fighting against animal neglect and cruelty. Proceeds from benefit to
help pay for feed. (video) |
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6/27/10 Colorado:
Routt County program trains rescued horses: Created to train
rescue horses in preparation for adoption.
Abandoned, abused or neglected horses have always been a problem
but has increased since federal horse slaughter ban in 2007. |
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6/27/10 Wyoming:
BLM event brings together horses, riders: Fed officials
sponsoring 2010 Mustang Versatility All Breed Horse Trail Series. Will
hold wild horse adoptions during event. |
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6/25/10 TheHorse.com / Nevada:
FBI asked to probe Calico gathers: Complaint
claims gathered Calico horses were not excess and should have remained
on the range. Also asks FBI to prevent transport, sale or adoption of
removed Calico horses. |
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6/25/10 Washington:
Horse Council teams with county to work with animals in tight times:
Working hard to do good job with fewer resources, Clark County
Animal Control and Clark County Executive Horse Council working together
to help save horses from disease, neglect and starvation. |
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6/24/10 Oregon:
Horse rescue organizations see increase in
abandonments:
Keno rescue has taken worst cases for Klamath Humane Society at
rate of 2-3 horses/year for 20 years. Numbers have skyrocketed in past
two years. Klamath Humane Society has taken in 27 horses in the last
year; turned away around 200 more. |
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6/23/10 Texas:
Judge awards neglected horses to SPCA: Officials have dealt
with owner over 26 horses on 10 acres for several years. Owner noted
horse market down. Ordered to pay $7,470 in expenses. In Texas, it is a
criminal offense to abandon a horse, can
cause major accidents, injuring or killing people as well as horses. Two
horses killed or seriously injured recently on area roadways.
(photo) |
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6/23/10 South Carolina:
Help for Horses: Farm fundraiser Equine rescue group needs a lifesaver,
too: Center has 30 horses. Because of economy, they've taken
back some previously adopted foals. Costs about $30,000/yr for care. |
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6/23/10 New Hampshire:
Middleton man banned from owning animals for three years:
Variety of animals, including horses, found emaciated with inadequate
food and water. Ordered to pay $8,995.16 to Cocheco Valley Humane
Society and $23,295.25 to the SPCA. |
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6/23/10 Oregon:
Growing problem, potential solutions: Klamath Falls
rescue currently houses 187 horses; rarely turns one away. Horses live
out their lives there. Keno rescue believes euthanasia, including
processing, is a responsible option. |
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6/23/10 Oregon:
Responding to reports of animal neglect: Part of
problem is owner ignorance, some people don't realize care a horse
requires. State law allows for seizure and impoundment in extreme cases. |
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6/22/10 Oklahoma:
Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Heading to Rosenberg, TX, July 8-10:
Three-day event will be held at Fort Bend Fairgrounds, featuring
over 60 mustangs and 10 burros. |
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6/22/10 TheHorse.com:
Proposed Canadian bill could halt U.S. slaughter exports:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency show 56 percent of 93,812 horses
processed in 2009 were from U.S. C-544 introduced into House of Commons
on June 16 would amend Canadian Health of Animals Act to forbid import
and transport of horses for slaughter for human consumption. Beginning
July 31, horses processed in Canada must be proven free of three drugs
for their meat to qualify for entry into EU. |
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6/21/10 TheHorse.com / Washington D.C.:
Unwanted Horse Coalition takes the next step: Formed
to educate public about problem of unwanted horses in U.S. Exact figures
not known, but believed to be hundreds of thousands. Plans to work
closely with others in area of haybanks and feedbanks, euthanasia and
castration clinics, wellness programs. Considering webinars to provide
access to information and programs. |
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6/21/10 TheHorse.com / Nevada:
Nevada men plead guilty to mustang killings: Face to
one year in jail and $100,000 in fines for shooting five BLM mustangs. |
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6/21/10 Texas:
Lubbock sanctuary rescues neglected horses:
Currently caring for 14 horses, has nursed more than 35 back to health.
Many were abused, abandoned and starving.
Paying for care from personal retirement account. |
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6/21/10 Florida:
Miami-Dade horse shelter seeks help: Facility running out of
room; struggling to find new owners and falling behind. Reaching
critical mass. Originally intended for 15 horses, now holds 49. Monthly
feed bill runs $10,000. |
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6/20/10 Colorado:
Routt County's Rescued to Ride trains rescued horses for adoption:
Organization created to train rescue horses in preparation for
adoption is awaiting approval of its nonprofit status. December 2009
study by Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance says 6,000 horses abandoned
statewide that year. Study estimated Colorado horse rescues and
sanctuaries had capacity for 1,600 horses, leaving about 74 percent that
can’t be accommodated. |
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6/18/10 Florida:
Jury
convicts Robin and Lynn Floyd on 7 animal abuse charges:
Guilty on seven of eight charges of confinement of animals without
sufficient food or water. |
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6/18/10 New York:
Horse breeder out of jail. Ernie Paragallo released on appeal of
conviction for starving horses: Released on original bail
pending review. |
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6/17/10 Texas:
SPCA Seizes horses in Splendora: Constables and SPCA seized
24 horses desribed by SPCA to be living in deplorable conditions.
(video) |
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6/17/10 Wyoming:
Dying mare wearing halter found abandoned on
public land, her foal nearby: (photo) |
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6/17/10 New York:
Greener pastures for Wayne County farm animal shelter: Grant
will help shelter with ultimate fundraising goal of securing $2 million
to buy development rights and set up $500,000 endowment to make facility
more self-sufficient. Shelter has two full-time employees and could use
as many as 30 to take care of animals, keep barns clean, run farm tours
and handle animal adoptions. |
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6/17/10 Michigan:
Man pleads guilty to animal-cruelty charges: Police found
dead, emaciated and injured horses on his property. |
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6/17/10 Maryland:
Abused horses get a second chance: Equine rescue needs about
$1 million a year to operate. |
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6/16/10 Montana:
Four wild horses ferried to island in Flathead Lake. Mustangs released
on Wild Horse Island: (photo) |
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6/15/10 New York:
Woman wants her animals back. Hoskins faces cruelty charge:
SPCA seeking money from owner to help pay for care of horses.
Tab for ongoing animal care is now at $160,000 as of last week. |
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6/15/10 Florida:
Donations help Hidden Springs save hurting horses: Horse
neglect becoming epidemic in area. Rehabilitated 200 horses since 2008,
with about 30 at any given time. Costs almost $100,000 annually. Runs
entirely on donations and adoption fees. |
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6/14/10 Texas:
Trail riders break in Dallas' new Texas Horse Park in bid to break world
record: Group raised more than $50,000 for neglected
horses. |
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6/13/10 Montana:
Livestock rescue ranch needs a rescue: As revenue
dropped, calls surged from horse owners. Has had just four adoptions so
far in 2010. |
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6/12/10 California:
For the LOVE of Horses Wine Tasting and Benefit Dinner:
Non-profit organization dedicated to rescue and care of abused and
neglected horses, hosting benefit dinner and wine tasting. |
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6/12/10 Maryland:
Days End Farm Horse Rescue Spring Carnival: Annual
fundraising event includes tours of 58-acre rescue facility. Proceeds
from event feeds starving and neglected horses recovering at farm. |
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6/12/10 Washington:
Prosecutors receive animal-neglect case: Investigation has
been delivered to county prosecutors; charging decision pending. County
Animal Services employees impounded 51 dogs and 18 horses. Horses and 20
dogs surrendered to Humane Society and equine rescue organizations for
adoptions. |
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6/11/10 TheHorse.com:
400 Horses adopted via The Horse.com:
Free listing service matches 400th horse. |
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6/11/10 Kansas:
Neglected, abandoned horses need help:
Four neglected horses left in boarding stable
owned by elderly couple. They don't have the
money to properly care for them and can't legally give them away. One
likely won't live. Caring for other three could cost up to $6,000.
(video) |
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6/11/10 Montana:
Adoption of puppy leads to big vet bill:
Brought to Montana from California with a
group of 100, puppy came down with pneumonia. Even after hefty discount,
vet bill around $1,000. Woman on Social Security. |
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6/11/10 Illinois:
Coles County settles lawsuit over care costs in horse abuse case:
Insurance company representing county in lawsuit agreed to
settle case for $25,000. Owner found guilty of neglecting more than 70
horses in 2007 filed lawsuit in federal court which sought monetary
damages and return of horses. |
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6/11/10 New York:
Police seek horse shooter in Ticonderoga. One of the horses found to be
in a state of neglect: Owner who reported one of his horses
shot cited for not taking proper care of that horse. Issued ticket for
misdemeanor failure to provide proper sustenance for animal, a violation
of State Agriculture and Markets Law. (photo) |
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6/11/10 North Dakota:
Jamestown voters OK animal shelter levy: Increase will
generate about $13,500/year for animal shelter, which currently gets
$1,500 from city. |
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6/11/10 Maryland:
HorseNet Horse Rescue holds weekend open house:
Volunteer run farm needs donations to support care of 40 rescued horses,
many in later years of life or with disabilities that prevent them from
being easily adopted. Recently received eight horses from Garrett County
where 26 horses were seized in May. |
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6/11/10 Montana:
County drops animal abuse case in Victor:
Judge threw out evidence.. Deputies initially observed horses
from a shared roadway; one left his vehicle and entered Fisher's
property to take a closer look. Officers called in a veterinarian; after
examination of animals, officers requested a search warrant and seized
10 horses, 17 goats and two cats.. |
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6/10/10 Montana:
Rescued herd cared for by county, volunteers as charges pend for owner.
Neglected horses in need of food, medical care: 17 horses
growing accustomed to new home at Flathead County Fairgrounds. County
animal warden said he hasn’t seen an animal neglect case of this scale
in nine years. Money is coming out of county budget. They will try to
get restitution. (photos) |
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6/10/10 New York:
Dozens
of animals rescued from deplorable L.I. "shelter": Suffolk
SPCA raided home and confiscated forty dogs, twenty cats, three horses,
a goat and other from woman who ran a shelter for abandoned and
neglected animals in her home. |
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6/10/10 Wyoming:
Drop in adoption lifts horse costs: BLM says holding costs
were approximately $29 million in 2009, about 70 percent of total 2009
wild-horse and burro budget of $40.6 million. President Obama’s 2011
budget for BLM requests $75.7 million for wild-horse and burro program:
$12 million increase over 2010. Budget makes separate, but related,
request of $42.5 million for purchase of land for one wild-horse
preserve |
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6/10/10 Wyoming:
Part of proposal would reduce roundups by creating preserves. BLM plans
‘new direction’ for wild horses: With annual reproduction
rate of between 15 and 20 percent, excess animals must be periodically
removed from public rangelands to meet population objectives. Until
initiative and strategy are finalized, agency will move forward with
scheduled wild-horse roundups in near term. |
6/10/10 West Virginia:
Local man pleads guilty to animal cruelty: Owner
leaded guilty to animal cruelty charges; was fined $900 and
barred from owning any other animals for five years. Also gave
up custody of 49 horses, mules and donkeys and more than 40
dogs. HSUS and United Animal Nations caring for horses at
temporary shelter. They will be placed with equine rescue groups
throughout the region and put up for adoption
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6/9/10 Alabama:
Woman charged with animal cruelty: Woman who officials say
neglected her cattle and horses to the point some died has been indicted
on animal cruelty charges. Owner claims she hired someone to take care
of animals and blamed that person for neglect. Officials, however, said
woman failed to produce the person's name. |
6/9/10 West Virginia:
Humane society to care for 49 abused horses:
Humane Society of the United States granted
custody of 49 horses rescued from Wayne County farm.
Officials say horses were found to
be extremely emaciated, have overgrown hooves, untreated wounds,
and parasite infestations.
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6/9/10 Montana:
BLM begins building remote troughs on Pryor range: Idea
behind guzzlers is to spread horses out across 38,000-acre range. Comes
with $100,000 cost. Funding comes from the BLM’s wild-horse fund. Range
is home to 140 horses. |
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6/9/10 Kentucky:
Kentucky governor signs bill to create nation's first equine welfare
council. Hopes to raise the standard of horse welfare in the
Commonwealth: House Bill 398 intended to help protect horses
and other equines. Board will also facilitate research into most
pressing equine health and welfare issues, develop regional centers of
care for abused and neglected horses, and create a voluntary
certification system for equine rescue and retirement facilities. |
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6/9/10 TheHorse.com / Colorado:
Colorado rancher sentenced in abuse case:
Will serve one year in work release program
for maltreating 17 horses, which were confiscated from ranch. Judge
ruled warrant for seizure was flawed. |
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6/8/10 California
Recession's been a rough ride for horse business:
Boarding stable left with 25 horses after
owner said he couldn't afford them. Horses that once sold for $5,000 to
$10,000 are going for a fraction of previous value. |
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6/8/10 Montana:
Starving horses taken to fairgrounds: Owner boarded
16 animals on private property before leaving area without leaving a
forwarding address. A stallion and a colt found dead. Taxpayers paying
for care. An effort will be made to recover costs from owner. |
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6/7/10 Tennessee:
Couple charged after dead animals, bones found: Unemployed
couple faces charges of animal abuse after horse carcasses and nearly a
dozen animals were found starving. Horse skulls, spines and other bones
were found scattered throughout yard, in wheel barrels, on top of hay
and even inside a feeding trough. Animal control officials removed four
starving horses, one of which has since passed away.
(photo) |
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6/7/10 Maryland:
Assateague steps up wild horse educational efforts:
Visitors ignoring dangers of dealing with
wild animals result in stricter policy for those wishing to see national
park's wild horses. Numerous incidents of aggressive horse behavior:
biting, kicking, or knocking down visitors, tearing tents. One horse
killed by a car every year on average. Human interaction with horses
teaches them to associate cars and people with food. |
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6/5/10 Florida:
Search
warrant executed: Horses seized from Highway 97 stable:
Three malnourished horses seized as search warrant was executed.
(photos) |
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6/5/10 Georgia:
Georgie Department of Agriculture Horse Auction:
Proceeds go to help fund medical care and attention for
neglected horses impounded by state. Georgia Department of Ag is
legislatively mandated to care for neglected horses but does receive
state funding. Care of impounded equine is provided solely through
donations, contributions, horse sales and volunteer labor. |
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6/4/10 Maryland:
Charges may be filed in Garrett horse neglect case:
Twenty-six horses seized; one euthanized. Others being cared for and fed
on 24-hour plan. Cost of moving all animals (including cattle and goats)
totaled about $20,000. That figure could increase to about $50,000 with
addition of veterinarian and farrier bills. |
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6/4/10 Nevada:
Neglected horses recovering: Nine horses seized because of
neglect and malnourishment; one euthanized. Owners bought the equines as
an investment for their retirement, but lost their business and their
house. |
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6/4/10 Idaho:
Three rescued horses up for auction Saturday Deputy brings horses back
from starvation in animal abuse case: Rescued in December;
found with three other horses that starved to death. Horses
go to auction so county can attempt to recoup some of the costs of
caring for them. (photo) |
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6/3/10 New Mexico:
Wild horse & burro adoption heading to Artesia, NM, June 10-12:
Over 60 mustangs and 10 burros available. $125 adoption fee (cash,
check, and all major credit cards). Artesia will serve as test site for
new incentive program in which BLM pays a $500 care and feeding
allowance to adopters of horses 4 years and older. |
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6/3/10 Washington, D.C.:
What is the best way to manage wild horses? BLM Director
today announced agency is taking Federal Wild Horse and Burro Program in
unprecedented new direction; seeking in-depth public comment on a
Strategy Development Document implementing Secretary of the Interior's
Wild Horse and Burro Initiative. |
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6/3/10 Maine:
State seizes horses. D.A. says living conditions may lead to criminal
charges: 15 horses and two dogs taken from couple who take
in injured or malnourished horses that otherwise would be euthanized.
(photo) |
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6/3/10 Washington:
75
animals seized from Eatonville home: Pierce County Animal
Control officers removed miniature horses, large horses, goats, cats, a
guinea pig and at least 50 dogs from property where four women collected
them. Animals will now go to local shelters. |
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6/3/10 Montana:
Woman killed in horse accident: Died from blunt-force
trauma while working with a horse. May have been kicked or trampled. |
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6/2/10 Hawaii:
Horse owner cited in neglect: Arraigned
for allegedly maintaining 16 horses in emaciated and dehydrated
condition on land leased from state.
(photo) |
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6/2/10 Ohio:
Judge to visit starved horses before sentencing former owner for animal
abuse: Intent to show animals had recovered to a better body
weight with good nutrition and regular care, indicating the reason for
their emaciation was lack of food. |
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6/2/10 Indiana:
Charges unlikely in horse neglect case: Owners relinquished
control of horse and instructed to seek care for six other horses in
their care that appear to be under weight. It will be several weeks
before it is known if horse will survive. County animal shelter is
accepting donations to offset the cost. (photos) |
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6/1/10 Oklahoma:
Wayne Pacelle Says HSUS Unfairly Portrayed by Animal Agriculture Critics:
Pacelle of Humane Society of the United States says group being treated
unfairly by those buying arguments against HSUS by groups like Center
for Consumer Freedom. Pacelle explains tie between his group and local
humane societies was never intended to include a pass through of funds
from the HSUS to local animal shelters. |
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6/1/10 TheHorse.com / Kentucky:
Handicap horseback riding program searching for horses:
Between 7 and 18 years of age;
approximately 15-16 hands; walk, trot, and canter in an arena; ability
to comfortably carry adult weight at canter; ability to walk, trot, and
canter on lunge line with a rider; safe for a beginner rider to ride off
lead; years of experience with very novice equestrians. |
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6/1/10 Nevada:
Allegations of BLM wild horse neglect called untrue, but investigation
underway: Advocates say one on-site veterinarian to
monitor and treat 2,000 horses is not enough; emaciated foal euthanized.
Churchill County Sheriff looked into charges of neglect, finding enough
food and water; turned his findings over to D.A. |
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~ May Unemployment 9.7% ~ |
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5/31/10 Hawaii:
Emaciated horses doing better at shelter: Kaua‘i Humane
Society seized 16 emaciated and dehydrated horses.
(photos) |
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5/31/10 New York:
Horse owner alleges SPCA is providing subpar care: Horse
owner fighting to get her 73-horse herd back. Attorney alleges SPCA has
provided subpar care to some of her horses and cats while in agency’s
custody. SPCA seeking bond exceeding $100,000 to cover cost. |
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5/30/10 Virginia:
Nursed back to health: 30 horses ready for adoption: Nearly
30 volunteers involved in the rescue and recovery of horses seized after
a dead horse was found dead; a second had to be euthanized. Herd lacked
human socialization. (photos) |
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5/28/10 Florida:
Carcass of horse found in van in Miami-Dade:
Investigators believe meat in coolers is from a horse. While it is not
illegal in Florida to kill your own horse and consume it, it is illegal
to sell horse meat . |
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5/28/10 Nevada:
Charges considered in deaths of 83 wild horses: District
attorney considering whether to file criminal charges against federal
land managers accused by animal rights activists of mistreating wild
horses in a roundup. |
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5/28/10 Virginia:
The cost of animal cruelty cases. Investigators say they've seen a
tenfold increase in calls regarding animal abuse and neglect in the last
year: Augusta
Regional SPCA caring for 30 horses seized earlier this year; is spending
about $1,000/week which doesn't include manpower and volunteer hours. |
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5/28/10 Florida:
Abandoned thoroughbred finally finds home:
Lame and unable to be ridden, made finding a new home especially
challenging. |
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5/27/10 Texas:
Two horses and five mules seized in Grimes County:
Second visit and seizure in five years at same location.
(photos) (video) |
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5/27/10 North Carolina:
Verdict: Guilty.Woman who starved horses gets jail time, probation:
Pleaded no contest to charges stemming from discovery of dead horse in
her leased pasture. Admitted that two of six dead horses died in her
care. Ordered to pay $5,021 in restitution for care of three surviving
animals. |
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5/27/10 New York:
Hoskins battles for return of horses. Pleads not guilty to cruelty
charges: Owner facing 10 counts of animal cruelty in
connection with 130 total animals seized in March by SPCA. Attorneys
seeking to have civil case dismissed and most of 73 horses returned.
SPCA says it has cost more than $110,000 for care. |
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5/27/10 TheHorse.com:
Horsemeat investigation under say in Florida: Miami-Dade
police investigating what may be horse meat in coolers, the latest in a
string of illegal horse slaughter incidents. Florida lawmakers passed
bill in May 2010 that prohibits mutilation or killing of any horse and
forbids the transport, distribution, sale, and purchase of horsemeat for
human consumption. |
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5/26/10 Kansas:
Identity of man killed in motorcycle-horse collision released:
Man killed Tuesday night when motorcycle struck a horse on 21st
Street, pronounced dead at the scene. Horse so seriously injured it was
put down. |
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5/26/10 North Dakota:
Horse rescue group gets grant: Mandan rescue received $3,500
grant from American Humane Association’s Meacham Foundation Memorial to
construct new corral to accommodate more miniature horses. |
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5/25/10 TheHorse.com:
Nevada BLM roundup case dismissed: Federal judge dismisses lawsuit
aimed at preventing BLM from conducting wild horse gathers at Calico
Mountain Complex Herd Management Area. Attorney representing animal
advocates said efforts to halt gathers will continue. BLM Director said
agency satisfied with decision. |
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5/22/10 Maryland:
Rescue farm takes in 26 starving horses: About 50
volunteers trained this week. Horses need round-the-clock care; to be
fed constant, small meals, mostly by hand. Rescue now housing 87 horses.
Is set up to take care of 50 to 60. (photo) |
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5/21/10 Georgia:
Decatur equine rescue facility to close July 1: Ag
Department's Equine Rescue Center south of Decatur will be closing July
1 because of budget cuts. Abused and neglected horses rescued by state
ag department are brought here. Facility is funded by donations and
staffed by volunteers. |
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5/21/10 Ohio:
Abandoned horses being boarded at taxpayer
expense, owners sought: Sheriff’s office looking for owners
of two abandoned horses, found along side of road
in April and boarded at taxpayers' expense. In good shape when found,
presumed they had gotten loose. Six weeks later, no one has come forward
to claim them. (photos) |
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5/20/10 Maryland:
Recovering horses get unexpected donation of hay: Inmates at
Maryland's Department of Corrections delivered 220 bails of donated,
state-owned hay, worth about $1,000. (photo) |
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5/20/10 Maryland:
Investigation of reported horse neglect continues: Forensic
experts with ASPCA gathered bones and evidence from farm. Days End Farm
seeking grants to help with cost of sheltering and caring for surviving
horses, which have put equine population at at all-time high of 90. |
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5/20/10 North Carolina:
Three starving horses seized: County animal control officer
confiscated animals, immediately after discovering them. Animal control
has seized four horses this year; 15 last year. In May 2008, animal
control officers seized 19 horses from a Cameron farm. Eighteen were
adopted; one died. |
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5/19/10 Maryland:
Maryland rescue farm takes on 26 neglected horses:
Rescue's resources pushed to limit after adding 26
horses on the verge of starvation. Expense to bring horses back from
starvation between $60,000 and $70,000. (photo)
|
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5/19/10 Illinois:
More than two dozen starving horses removed from Sorrento ranch:
Lake County Animal Services feeding and giving medical care to
28 emaciated horses. Judge will determine whether owner gets them back
or if they will be auctioned off by Animal Services. |
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5/19/10 New York:
Breeder gets 2 years for starving horses. Judge questions 'moral
compass' in imposing maximum sentence: Ernie Paragallo
sentenced to maximum for starving thoroughbreds; ordered to pay $33,000
fine. Restitution hearing will determine how much he must pay rescues
that provided care for 177 horses. |
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5/18/10 TheHorse.com / Florida:
Florida anti-slaughter bill becomes law: Anyone who
slaughters a horse and sells its meat for human consumption in state now
faces criminal felony charges under measure signed into law by Gov.
Charlie Crist on May 14. |
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5/18/10 Florida:
28 Starving horses rescued from home. Owner may face animal abuse
charges: Horses emaciated; teeth and hooves in disrepair.
State taxpayers footing bill for rehabilitation. |
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5/17/10 TheHorse.com:
Wild Horse and Burro Board to hold public workshop: June 14
& 15, Denver, Colo. |
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5/17/10 TheHorse.com / Missouri:
Slaughter language slashed from Missouri bill:
Language that would have established regulations and fees for horse
processing operations in Missouri removed from omnibus agriculture bill
passed by Senate. Despite demise of HB 1747, sponsor Rep. Jim Viebrock
said horse processing legislation may be introduced during Missouri's
next legislative session. |
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5/17/10 California:
Rough ride for horse owners: It seems almost
every stable owner has a similar story of having customers abandoning
their horses. One business had a single owner
abandon 25 horses on their property. Horses that once sold for
$5,000 to $10,000 are going for a fraction of that. Even giving horses
away can be a challenge. |
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5/15/10 Maryland:
Livestock slowly starving to death. Humane Society officials pursuing
prosecution of Garrett farm owner: Garrett County
Humane Society officers seized 25 horses, 18 cattle and four goats they
said were slowly starving to death. Also found remains of 17 animals
scattered around pasture. |
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5/15/10 AVMA:
Mexico, Canada increase horse slaughter production.
Nine states take sides on the issue:
According to latest USDA figures released in March,
88,276 horses were slaughtered in North America during 2009—a decrease
of 38 percent from the decade high of 140,911 horses processed in 2007. |
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5/14/10 Maryland:
25 Starving horses and cows seized from Maryland farm:
Horrific case of animal abuse and neglect in raid. Neglected horses face
long journey of rehabilitation. (photo) |
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5/13/10 Missouri:
Horse slaughtering removed from agriculture bill:
Since slaughtering horse meat for human
consumption remains legal in US, bill sought to create a state-level
fund for slaughterhouses to pay into to fund U.S. Department of
Agriculture inspections of the facilities. |
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5/12/10 Ohio:
Former horse trainer gets out of jail: Pleaded guilty to six
counts of abandoning animals; sentenced to 180 days in jail. Four of six
horses survived. |
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5/11/10 Colorado:
Ranch
owners rescue, adopt out horses: Ferrier
sees horses every eight weeks; they get vaccinations every six months.
People can foster horses with monthly tax-deductible contribution. |
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5/9/10 Oregon:
Six LaPine rescues
(photos) |
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5/8/10 Wyoming:
Wild horse adoption planned May 21-22:
Approximately 30 saddle-started horses, 20 halter-started horses and
yearlings, and two burros will be available for adoption. All horses
offered will have been trailered and had their feet handled. A covered
four-horse trailer with a swing gate is required to adopt. |
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5/7/10 Oregon:
Six horses rescued from overwhelmed rescuer
(photos) |
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5/7/10 Texas:
Malnourished horse found trapped in trough: Horse seized
after being discovered by demolition crew. |
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5/7/10 Virginia:
Accused horse abuser denies charges:
Authorities took 30 horses in February and
eventually charged woman with 27 animal cruelty charges. She claims
Augusta County Animal Control and Augusta Regional SPCA jumped gun when
they took the herd, which she says were in fine condition. |
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5/6/10 Connecticut:
State seizes horses, donkey, llama and more: Warrant alleges
owners failed to provide adequate feed, water and veterinary care for
animals. Some animals emaciated, dehydrated and infested with lice; some
had trouble walking because of overgrown hooves. Once State has
ownership and animals are rehabilitated, pets will be offered for
adoption and livestock will be sold at public auction. |
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5/5/10 California:
A home for horses. Equine rescue
group wants more people to be aware of the over-breeding, neglect and
abuse happening: Rescue has taken in more than 70 horses;
found homes for 20. At capacity with 50 horses Gets e-mails and phone
calls regularly from people begging, sometimes crying for them to take
their horses. One has gained 400 pounds in seven months since he was
found abandoned, tied to a tree, with a broken leg.
Because of the leg, he will be euthanized. |
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5/5/10 New York:
Lack of swift trial voids 22 horse-neglect counts: Charges
dismissed because woman not given a speedy trial. State rules give
prosecutors 90 days. |
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5/5/10 Montana:
BLM honors director of Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center:
Dillon honored with national “Making a Difference” award for documenting
and maintaining database of wild horses on Pryor Mountain Wild Horse
Range. |
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5/5/10 New Hampshire:
'A horrific time for horses': NHSPCA received 258 horse
complaints and rescued 25 horses, 12 of which were surrendered and 13
seized (photo) |
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5/5/10 Oregon:
Eight horses
were seized and transferred to the care of the Deschutes County
Livestock Rescue: Veterinarian was called to the scene and
determined that the animals were clearly being neglected and needed
immediate attention. |
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5/4/10 Colorado:
Rescuers stress as horse owners give up. our Corners
Horse Rescues in need: Getting 40 calls/week from those who
can no longer afford horses. Filled to capacity. Has so many horses,
she’s lost count. Hoping someone will donate 35-acre turn-key property
so they can accommodate growing numbers. Donations down 50 percent from
last year; adoptions down 75 percent. |
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5/3/10 Wyoming:
Dozen foals found dead: Privately owned foals, born to
immature mares running on winter pasture, were shot legally. Carcasses
were illegally dumped on BLM land. |
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5/2/10 Alabama:
Rescue mission. Dusty Trails helps rehabilitate, socialize horses saved
from lives of abuse or neglect: Rescue caring for 24 horses.
Goals to rehabilitate and socialize horses seized due to
abandonment, abuse and neglect; find people
who know how to care for a horse, with resources, who will adopt. Has
rescued more than 65 horses in five years. Need for services has
overwhelmed financial capabilities. Local Humane Society constantly
fielding calls about horse neglect and abuse. Investigates about 25 to
30 horses/mo, three-fold increase from two years ago. |
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5/1/10 Ohio:
Jury finds Vess guilty on all counts: Once respected breeder
and exhibitor, convicted on 42 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals
for starving 42 horses. |
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May 2010 Rocky Mountain Rider:
RMR’s Horsepeople’s Forum - Status of the Horse Market (Spring 2010):
Comments from RMR’s website
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~ April Unemployment 9.9% ~ |
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4/30/10 Michigan:
Increase of horses at Horse North Rescue have put a strain on staff and
budget: Fife Lake non-profit
accepts abused, abandoned, neglected, rescued and donated horses. In
2009, took in five times the numbers than in previous years. |
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4/30/10 Ohio:
Witnesses: Vess asked for help with horses:
Said owner attempted to give away some of 42 Arabian horses
after she began struggling financially. |
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4/29/10 Oklahoma:
Additional horses seized by county:
Two herds of horses
seized by Osage County Sheriff’s officers in span of eight days due to
alleged neglect. 13 horses removed April 13 and transported to equine
rescue facility, where one later died. In another case, deputy responded
report of neglected animals and found eight horses and one dog living in
poor conditions. |
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4/28/10 Wyoming:
Negotiations begin in horse slaughter plan:
Organization in talks with Wyoming Livestock Board about taking over
stockyards, where horses would stay before being shipped off for
possible slaughter at yet-to-be-determined site. |
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4/28/10 Montana:
Horse-slaughter plans on track, backer says:
Investors decided against Hardin location, considering others in the
U.S., including Montana. |
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4/28/10 Ohio:
Vet: Horses likely sick from malnutrition: Assessment on
condition of more than 30 horses on farm in different age groups -- most
had body scores of one or two on a nine-point scale, where five is
ideal. Several euthanized because of dehydration. |
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4/27/10 Virginia:
Staunton horse abuser indicted again: Authorities
seized 30 horses in February and discovered one dead. At least three
died from malnutrition following seizure. In 1996, authorities seized
several horses from same person. A year later, she lost more animals
when found in violation of probation; also battling a 2008 animal
cruelty conviction. |
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4/27/10 Tennessee:
Horse slaughter bill heads to summer study:
Bill to pave way for horse slaughter
operations in Tennessee on hold for another year. Will most likely be
approved for summer study. |
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4/27/10 Montana:
Humans OK after crashing into horses: Trooper said
collisions between horses and small cars can be unforgiving. Occupants
were lucky to have survived. Horses may have been pushing against fence
to get out to graze. |
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4/26/10 Ohio:
This horse story has a happy ending: Volunteer adopts horse
she helped care for. Doesn't plan to train him to ride. She enjoys
letting him run in the pasture. |
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4/25/10 Ohio:
No horses in court; judge says photos will do: In emergency
hearing, judge ruled photos of horses will be fine. No need to bring
them to the courthouse. |
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4/25/10 Wyoming:
Animal rights advocates object to horse disposal plan. Horse meat in Wyo?:
Federal law allows horse meat to be shipped anywhere for animal
food. Wyoming is one of 22 or 23 states that have meat inspection
programs; horses can be slaughtered and used for human consumption in
state restaurants or state institutions. |
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4/25/10 New Jersey:
Izenberg: Horse rescuer Kelly Young facing loss of farm as fight against
'killer auctions' continues: Has 26 horses, one part-time
helper and 10 volunteers. Needs to raise $350,000 — the sale price and a
year’s budget — by July 1. |
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4/25/10 North Dakota:
Neverending need: Salvation Army food pantry always needs donations:
Economic downturn has driven up requests for food in past couple of
years. Requests up by 50 percent in the past year. |
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4/24/10
Wyoming:
Wyo group plans horse rescue operation:
Group working on program to care for
abandoned horses. Those that can't be
rehabilitated would be killed in slaughter operation. Temple Grandin,
who specializes in humane treatment of livestock, involved with project. |
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4/24/10 New Mexico: A
heart for horses. Animal welfare groups look for way to improve the
lives of equines: Animal
Protection of New Mexico Equine Manager seeing dramatic increase in
neglect and cruelty cases calls statewide. 500 calls for equine neglect,
starvation or cruelty, along with reports of 7,000 starving horses on
tribal lands. Little resources for law enforcement or privately funded
horse shelters, which have space for only about 250 horses. Rescue spent
about $500 on emaciated pony in less than two weeks. |
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4/23/10 Wyoming:
New Wyoming law allows options in handling
abandoned horses:
Bill gives Wyoming Board of Livestock three
options in dealing with abandoned, estray, feral
or abused animals that come under their control. Legislator says
it is an important step in dealing with increase in cases state has
experienced since closure of horse processing facilities. |
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4/23/10 Connecticut:
CT Department of Agriculture offering rescued horses and
mules at annual UConn auction:
Nearly two dozen horses and two mules seized
in animal cruelty and neglect cases offered for sale. Have current
vaccinations, health certificates, negative Coggins tests, and
microchiped for identification purposes. All animals are healthy, some
are not sound. |
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4/22/10 South Dakota:
Second Chance Sues Hurley Dog Breeder:
Second Chance Rescue and Humane Society of
the United States raided farm last fall because they felt dogs were
living in horrible conditions. Now Second Chance is suing dog owner for
$415,000. |
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4/22/10 Florida:
Maintaining horses becomes tougher task during hard times:
Horse rescue is specialized and expensive
labor of love. Two recent arrivals will take from nine months to a year
for recovery, at a cost of about $4,000 each. |
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4/22/10 Florida:
Horses that ran free north of Lake Okeechobee are auctioned off:
Most of fifteen horses auctioned off by Okeechobee County
Sheriff’s Office went for about $5 each. |
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4/21/10 New York:
Horses seized by SPCA find new homes: Dozens of horses
seized last month being taken to foster locations. Those needing extra
medical care were taken to SPCA farm. Those on meds will continue to
stay on meds. Some don't appear to have been socialized, showing signs
of stress when they go outside or come in contact with people. ASPCA
donated $10,000 to help care for horses. |
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4/21/10 Ohio:
Rescue mission upset with order to show horses to jury:
County prosecutor's office subpoenaed those fostering 36 Arabian horses
to bring animals in trailers to court's parking lot, where the jury can
see them. |
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4/21/10
Washington, D.C. / Washington Post:
Supreme Court overturns anti-animal cruelty law in First Amendment case:
Supreme Court struck down federal
law aimed at banning depictions of dog fighting and other violence
against animals. |
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4/20/10 Michigan:
Help rename the Marquette County Humane Society:
Shelter decided to change the name because
they're not funded through the county or the Humane Society of United
States. |
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4/20/10 New York:
4 horses euthanized after cruelty arrest: Four animals found
in poor condition, suffering from malnourishment and dehydration,
lethargic and infested with lice, were put down. |
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4/20/10 Mississippi:
Complaints prompt probe of horse farm: Farm owners say they
are rescuing neglected horses and haven't done nothing wrong.
(photo) |
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4/19/10 Michigan:
Sick horses, dogs, dead animals discovered on Michigan residence:
Sheriff Deputies investigating animal cruelty complaint found
one horse unable to walk because of wire wrapped around leg, cutting
into muscle, also had overgrown hooves. It was later euthanized. Three
malnourished. Two carcasses. |
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4/19/10 Missouri:
Sarcoxie woman charged with abusing horses: Counts related
to three horses and two burros seized in February in an emaciated
condition. Two dead horses and what is thought to be the bones of a
third found on property. |
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4/19/10 Florida:
Wild horses no longer running free near Lake Okeechobee; all but four
corralled after 7-month effort: Among
horses let loose on public lands, Quarter Horses and mustangs
adopted from out West. Horses posed a threat of trampling native habitat
on environmentally restored land. |
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4/18/10 California:
SC Non-Profit Rescuing Abandoned Horses From Slaughter:
Pregnant Mare Rescue has saved more than sixty horses in four
years.
Demand for services up; donations down.
Rescuer objects to horses being bought and sold; treated as
property instead of pets. |
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4/18/10 South Carolina:
Large-animal cases challenge county: South Carolina Humane
Society investigator said horses are being left at auction houses;
operators don’t know who they belong to. Most counties ill-equipped with
facilities or budgets to handle horses.
(photo) |
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4/18/10 Pennsylvania:
Owner guilty of animal cruelty: Judge found man guilty on 11
citations of animal cruelty filed by Large Animal Protection Society,
which seized 10 horses and a goat from him in recent months.
(photo) |
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4/17/10 Mississippi:
Amite County authorities rescue emaciated horses: Officials
seized two horses in emaciated condition and turned them over to vet
technician who had offered to take them after owner relinquished rights. |
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4/16/10 Kansas:
Osage Co. authorities investigate suspected animal abuse. Osage County
authorities are investigating a neglect case that included two dead
horses: County
caring for them. Report of deaths of 20 horses in Miami County. |
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4/16/10:
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Ranked #32 in Time Magazine's 2010 List of 100
Most Influential People |
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4/16/10 California:
Newborns arrive at horse rescue ranch: Rescue provides homes
to abandoned horses. Did not take new horse
during the past winter, largely because of a significant drop in
donations. Annual fundraiser pancake breakfast is in June. |
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4/16/10 California:
Lompoc site offers sanctuary for wild horses: Providing a
home for wild horses and burros since 1998. Foals currently being born.
Population at 210 on 300 acres that once were a chicken and lima bean
farm. Volunteers needed: mass mailings to yard work, handling animals to
maintenance.
(video) |
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4/15/10 Colorado:
Woman sentenced in animal cruelty case. More than
20 horses confiscated, suffering from severe starvation:
Of 20 horses, 10 have been
euthanized, including baby born two weeks ago that suffered from massive
infections. |
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4/13/10 Kansas:
Speculation still stirs over deaths of 18 horses on Miami County farm:
Found dead last month, apparently died over extended period of
time. Caretaker no longer works for family owners. |
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4/13/10 Indiana:
Neglected horses seized from Ind. property. Animals are being
rehabilitated; charges against keepers could come Tuesday:
Some animal owners who can't afford care for horses and pets are
letting them loose or neglecting them. (video) |
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4/11/10 Idaho:
Low market value, high care costs lead to more
abandoned horses: Left at
fairgrounds, abandoned at livestock yards, consigned under given
fictitious names so owners can’t be contacted if horse doesn’t
sell. With well broke horses selling for $150, few people interested in
taking on a wild horse that needs a lot of work for $125.
(video) |
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4/11/10 Ohio:
Oak Harbor cruelty case.
Horse owner described as facing many
stressors:
Financial hardship one reason given
for struggle to care for horses: deaths of family members along with
losses in stock market. Judge denied request by attorney that state pay
burial expenses and necropsies for three horses euthanized during
rescue. |
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4/11/10 Iowa:
Glenwood animal rescue saves neglected horses from Kentucky:
Rescue caring for mares and foals that were neglected and terrorized by
stallion. Owner fed horses discarded garden produce. |
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4/11/10 Wyoming:
BLM hopes to thin herds to manageable level. Feds plan wild horse
roundups: BLM spokeswoman said population surveys reveal
horses are over the appropriate management levels. |
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4/10/10 Washington:
Snohomish horse rancher may be charged. A prosecutor considers cruelty
charges after three horses on the ranch were found to be malnourished:
Group
arrived at farm with list of allegations, demands, and horse trailers;
singled out specific horses they wanted to take; threatened to call
animal control if owner didn’t sign document giving up her rights to her
horses. |
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4/10/10 Wyoming:
Trust builds as inmates train wild horses: Inmates at
correctional facility gentle between 175 and 200 wild horses annually
for BLM, the animals then offered to public for adoption starting at bid
of $125. |
|
4/10/10 Oregon:
Horses
seized, owner charged: 15 miniature horses rescued from
inside a barn by Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.
(photo) |
|
4/10/10 Ohio:
Horse owner's animal cruelty trial delayed: Trial for
starving horses postponed while owner stands trial on a charge of
writing bad check. |
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4/9/10 Idaho:
Horse owner cited for carcasses: Follow-up inspection
revealed 11 horses that rated between 2.25 and 4 on a scale of 1-9, with
1 indicating poorest. Owner cited for failure to properly dispose of two
carcasses; given 72 hours to have them removed. |
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4/8/10 Pennsylvania:
Harrisburg Humane Society asks for help in paying
veterinary costs for five rescued horses: Four horses
rescued last week. The fifth horse, which was extremely frightened, was
captured this week. (photo) |
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4/8/10 Pennsylvania:
Five neglected horses rescued in Cumberland County: Confined
in small area, no clean place to rest. Lacking socialization.
(video) |
|
4/8/10 Arkansas:
Residents concerned for animals: Animal-cruelty investigator
took first horse three years ago. Today she's caring for 11 horses on
her property. |
|
4/8/10 California:
They help horses, don’t they? When cash-strapped owners
abandon or neglect their animals, NorCal Equine Rescue steps up to the
plate: Rescue operator don’t start organization to
euthanize, but has had to because of economy. Percentage of horses
adopted down from 87 percent in 2008 to 56 percent in 2009, with numbers
of mistreated and abandoned horses increasing. Rescue operating well
beyond capacity; forced to organize euthanasia clinics and arrange for
rendering for disposal of carcasses.
(photos) |
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4/8/10 Tennessee:
Willie Nelson's protest in TN doesn't stop horse
slaughter bill. Tennessee House subcommittee approves measure by 7-6
vote |
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4/7/10 Utah:
Two horses killed after roaming loose on road: Two horses
that got loose through downed gate killed after being hit by pickup
truck. Vehicle heavily damaged, man able to walk away uninjured. |
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4/7/10 Arizona:
Two arrests after horse killed with pool acid, another starved:
Two arrested for animal cruelty after a 26-year-oldl horse was
euthanized with injection of pool acid; another found starving.
(video) (photo) |
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4/7/10 Tennessee:
Willie Nelson fires back over horse slaughter bill.
Country star, Niceley disagree on treatment of unwanted animals. |
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4/7/10 Ohio:
Judge denies horse owner's request for paid expert: Robin
Vess asked county municipal judge to have state appoint expert witness
to dispute local humane society's representation of condition of horses
seized in January. Vess has no income; cannot pay her bills. Her
attorney says he has not been paid. |
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4/6/10 California:
Abandoned runaway horses
available for adoption: 15 horses taken into custody by
County Animal Services after running through streets of Chula Vista. No
one came forward to claim them. (video) |
|
4/6/10 Missouri:
Neighbors worry about horse neglect, possible road crashes near Buffalo
MO: Seven horses have eaten pasture down to nothing.
Sheriff's department confirms horses have been out along U.S. 65 at
least three times in past two weeks. Stallion has bred mares belonging
to other owners. (video) |
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4/5/10 Missouri:
Missouri House passes horse slaughter bill: Horses
defined as livestock in state. Missouri
Humane Society argues they're companion
animals. (video) |
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4/5/10 Texas:
Jim Wells County makes investment in horse stalls: Because
of rise in animal cruelty cases involving horses, and local equine
rescues at or near capacity, county built stalls to house animals. Will
be used to hold horses until health test results are done and judge
decides what should be done with them. (video) |
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4/5/10 Ohio:
Judge said horse rescue volunteers were justified: Rejected
motion to suppress evidence in case against owner of emaciated horses;
found local humane society had reasonable cause to believe owner gave
consent to enter barn without search warrant. Attorney for horse owner
claims group violated client's Fourth Amendment rights to unreasonable
searches and seizures. |
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4/5/10 CattleNetwork:
Jolley: They shoot horse (owners), don’t they?
HSUS involvement with Denisa Malott horse abuse case. |
|
4/5/10 Florida:
Myakka City horse sanctuary seeks funds: Caring for 32
horses, sanctuary is struggling to stay open. Not bringing in enough to
cover daily costs and is turning horses away daily. |
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4/5/10 Ag Network:
HSUS downgraded by charity evaluator: 2008
tax filing shows group spent less than one percent of donations on
grants to hands-on pet shelters; putting five times as much into
executive pension plans.
|
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4/4/10 TheHorse.com / New Hampshire:
Only one horse rescue left in New Hampshire:
Equine Protection of North America
announced in March it was closing its doors, leaving only one licensed,
legal rehabilitation rescue for horses and agriculture animals. Economic
recession causing decrease in donations and adoptions, but number of
animals needing help continues to grow. |
|
4/3/10 Pennsylvania:
Escaped horse on the loose in Silver Spring Twp.:
Horse escaped while local humane society responding to animal abuse
complaint. Attempts to tranquilize or capture ineffective. Detective
said they're "not trained in rodeo stunts," that they can't go out "and
lasso this thing. That's the Humane Society's business." |
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4/3/10 California:
Local horse help group gets nonprofit status:
Founded in 2008, facilitates rescue and
care for horses suffering from abuse or neglect. Provides hay and
medical services to organizations boarding rescue horses in California
and other states. |
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4/1/10 Montana:
Lone wild horse on Wildhorse Island gets company:
Newest horse originally adopted from BLM, then
either got loose or was let loose, was captured and returned to
BLM. The state is working to make Pryor Mountain mustangs the next batch
of horses (all geldings) transplanted to Wildhorse. |
|
4/1/10 Illinois:
"Absolutely horrific": reports of mistreated horses in Macomb:
Department of Agriculture takes action regarding emaciated
horses. One euthanized. (photos) (video)
|
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4/1/10 Washington:
Public asked to help identify horses running loose east of Chehalis. The
Lewis County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in identifying the
owners of a small band of horses seen roaming around the Dryad, WA area:
Horses may be lost or abandoned. (photos)
|
|
4/1/10 Missouri:
Activist targeted by state legislators: Lawmakers object to
tactics of animal rights activists, turn tables. |
|
~ March Unemployment 9.7% ~ |
|
Spring 2010 Range Magazine:
The Truth about Horses;
Madeleine Pickens' Bad Plan;
Herds Need to Be Culled;
A Real Mustang Rescue |
|
March 2010 APHIS Native American
Notebook:
Helping tribes in Northwest deal with feral-horse overpopulation issues:
Getting numbers of wild horses down to a manageable level is imperative:
Feral-horse populations are going up about 20 percent every year, with
no end in sight. |
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3/31/10 Washington:
Fate of suffering horses in Roy still uncertain:
Troubled horses belong to a
longtime breeder and trainer who has been hospitalized for several
weeks. She put down 13 horses before she went into hospital. |
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3/31/10 TheHorse.com / Tennessee:
Tennessee livestock cruelty bill fails:
HB 3386
died in House Ag Committee.
Would have made cruelty to horses
and other livestock a felony and authorized courts to order those
charged to forfeit animals. Introduced in response to seizure of 84
horses in November. |
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3/31/10 Illinois:
Group looking to rescue horses in Hancock County. There
are currently two horses at Double K Ranch Horse Rescue:
Horses beautiful to watch; expensive to feed and care for. As economy
has dropped, so has horse economy. Relies on fundraisers and donations |
|
3/31/10 Arizona:
Horse sanctuary gets international certification:
Arizona’s first accredited equine sanctuary. Seventy-five volunteers
care for 44 horses on 10 acres. |
|
3/30/10 Missouri:
House OKs horse slaughtering bill: Missouri House endorsed
legislation designed to allow slaughter of horses for human consumption.
Legislation intended to get around federal ban on meat inspectors
working in horse slaughtering plants. |
|
3/29/10 Pennsylvania:
Penn National announces anti-horse slaughter policy:
Seeking to prevent retired racehorses from ending up on dinner plates
overseas, North America's largest racetrack operator will revoke stall
privileges for any owner or trainer who knowingly sells a horse for
slaughter. |
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3/29/10 New York:
Animal care team grows for handling seized horses: More
animal welfare experts called to help with 73 horses seized in March.
Cost of the care is adding up to much more than was expected |
|
3/29/10 Kentucky:
Bill to deal with stray horses goes to Beshear: HB 251,
designed to help local governments deal with stray and abandoned horses
received final approval in House; goes to governor. |
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3/27/10 Indiana:
Maltreated horses saddled with tough recovery: Volunteers
providing round-the-clock care for surviving horses, including three
considered to be in critical condition. Estimated cost of caring for
animals between $6,000 and $7,000. |
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3/27/10 New Hampshire:
Trifecta of horses find new homes: Three special needs
horses have found new owners prior to closure of horse rescue. |
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3/27/10 Nebraska:
When animals & society collide. Battle between livestock agriculture and
animal rights activism heats up: Horse slaughter formerly
considered normal. Today, horses being abandoned as owners have nowhere
to take unwanted, aging animals — slaughter facilities banned after
animal rights campaign by HSUS. |
|
3/26/10 Virginia:
Man found guilty of animal cruelty: Conviction
could land abuser in prison for as long as two years. Police seized 41
malnourished horses, ponies and two donkeys; also found horse skeletons
on property. |
|
3/25/10 California:
Horses run wild in Chula Vista, 2 hurt: Unclear who owns 15
horses, where they came from, how they got loose. If no one claims them,
they'll be turned over to the City of Chula Vista.
(photo) |
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3/25/10 Maryland:
General Assembly 2010: Bill would lessen burden on HSWC in neglect,
abuse cases: Case of animal neglect involving 75 equines
several years ago cost Humane Society of Washington County between
$400,000 and $500,000. Took more than a year to adopt out all the horses |
|
3/25/10 California:
Of horses and heartbreak. How one organization is saving equines from
financially strapped and desperate owners who are literally starving the
animals to death: In 2009, organization rescued 414 horses,
roughly a third of approximately 1,230 head the organization has taken
in since 2003. (photos) |
|
3/25/10 Montana:
Horse groups clash: Battle over three abused horses. County
currently has custody. |
|
3/24/10 Washington:
Troubled horse ranch under investigation in Roy:
Roy
boarding and
training facility being investigated for neglect. Owner has been gravely
ill and is currently hospitalized, however there have been problems in
the past.
(photo) |
|
3/24/10 Kansas:
About 20 dead horses found: Ranch was retirement home for
aged race horses. Caretaker said he had buried six horses; deputies
later found about 20 dead carcasses lying exposed. |
|
3/24/10 Arkansas:
Horse neglect on the rise in Arkansas: U. S. Humane Society
say horse neglect is on the rise in Arkansas. (video) |
|
3/24/10 Oregon:
Fired animal control officer suing Jackson County: Animal
control officer accused of stealing livestock suing for wrongful
discharge. |
|
3/23/10 West Virginia:
Officials investigating ‘horse graveyard’. Skeletal remains, carcasses
found in Grant Town: Several dead horses found by a creek.
Appears horses were dumped. (photo) |
|
3/23/10 Pennsylvania:
More animals seized from Franklin farm: Five more emaciated
horses and a goat seized. Five other horses taken in January.
(photos) |
|
3/23/10 North Dakota:
Wild horse thrives in training regiment: Horse from Theodore
Roosevelt National Park bound for Seattle, Washington. |
|
3/20/10 Ohio:
Horses battle back from near death: Clydesdale
was 700 pounds underweight. Horse rescue spent $20,000, so far, caring
for 11 horses, a calf, a goat, and six fowl. One horse euthanized.
(photos) |
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3/20/10 Indiana:
Volunteers making home for displaced horses. Thoroughbreds lacked basic
care when seized by deputies: Local caretakers caring for 17
thoroughbred horses seized by Vanderburgh County sheriff's deputies
earlier this month. (photos) |
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3/20/10 New York:
Support offered for 73 seized horses: SPCA says animals
living in dangerous and unsanitary conditions. Owner disputes that
claim. Six horses being cared for by SPCA; 67 at undisclosed location. |
|
3/20/10 Florida:
Miami paradise for abandoned horses:
Pregnant
mare found abandoned with a fractured foot. Local SPCA bill for
feed last month exceeded $10,000. (video) |
|
3/19/10 Maryland:
A-rabs and their horses are back in harness. Reunion comes 4 months
after city seized animals over conditions. |
|
3/19/10 Nevada:
Nevada wild-horse roundup death toll rises: 77 mustangs from
Calico Mountains Complex gather have died so far. BLM attributes deaths
mostly to poor body condition. |
|
3/19/10 Wyoming:
Wyoming allows slaughter of unclaimed horses:
Law provides Board of Livestock with tools for handling livestock that
fall under the board’s jurisdiction which are classified as
abandoned,
feral, abused, or estray. |
|
3/19/10
TheHorse.com / Maryland:
Baltimore cart ponies to be returned to owners:
City of Baltimore
and the Humane Society of the United States will split the $40,000 cost
of caring for ponies since their removal. |
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3/19/10 Ohio:
Ottawa County horse-cruelty case goes to
court. Defendant wants evidence
excluded:
Accused of mistreating 42 horses,
wants evidence thrown out because she claims horses were seized without
a warrant. (video) |
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3/18/10 MSNBC / New York:
A miraculous recovery for abused horses: One-year
anniversary of 177 horses being confiscated from Ernie Paragallo farm.
(videos) |
|
3/18/10 New York:
Biggest SPCA raid in decades targets Aurora horse farm. 73 horses found
in filth along with 50 cats, dogs: Complaints received for
several months. Owner disputes horses were being kept in unsanitary
conditions. (video) |
|
3/17/10 Ohio:
Farm under investigation, horse seized. A local farm is under
investigation after one of its horses died. Now, their remaining horse
has been seized: Malnutrition may have caused death of one
horse; remaining horse is alive, but under weight.
(video) |
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3/17/10 Virginia:
Charges filed against Goochland’s Pet Rescue Foundation operator Annette
Thompson: State Office of Veterinary Services visited
facility twice in the last five years in response to complaints.
Emaciated horse subsequently euthanized. |
|
3/17/10 New Hampshire:
Horse rescue facility shutting down: Economy blamed. Must
find new homes for seven horses in its care by March 31. |
|
3/17/10 TheHorse.com / Tennessee:
Tennessee
lawmakers seek felony charges for horse cruelty:
HB 3386 amends Tennessee's aggravated cruelty to animals statute to
include horses and other livestock; current law applies to companion
animals only. Bill also authorizes courts to order those charged under
the law to forfeit their animals. |
|
3/17/10 Ohio:
Neglected horses removed from Ripley Co. farm. Mare, foal died during
birthing process: Seven malnourished and neglected horses
taken from property, including two pregnant mares. Carcass of third mare
found, died giving birth. |
|
3/17/10 New York Times:
Animal abuse as clue to additional cruelties: Majority of
states now have laws that shift financial burden of caring for abused or
neglected animals from taxpayers to defendants. Caring for animals can
bankrupt county governments. |
|
3/16/10
Kentucky:
Local businesses aim to save horses in honor of John Henry: From
happy hours to hair cuts, businesses holding variety of fundraisers as
part of horse adoption Fair. Annual event connects adoptees, volunteers,
and donors with rescue organizations, which have record numbers of
animals in need of help.
(photo) |
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3/16/10 North Carolina:
Animal-rights activists say charges fitting: 16 horses and
four dogs seized; two dogs and one horse euthanized. Horses must remain
in possession of county until court case is concluded. |
|
3/16/10 Montana:
3 long-serving legislators decline to run:
Rep. Ed Butcher will concentrate on other projects like trying to get a
horse slaughterhouse built in Montana under his 2009 law and attracting
a nuclear power plant in Montana. |
|
3/16/10 Kansas:
Sheriff: Seized horses recovering:
Three horses and two burros seized in late
February gradually regaining strength. |
|
3/14/10 California:
Horse vets hit by hard times: Business plummets as
horse owners cut back on breeding or abandon
animals in economic slump. Norco equine vet clinic laid off two
veterinarians in past two years; technicians are now only part-time.
|
|
3/13/10 Oregon Photo Posting: Neglected
pony with foot problems |
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3/13/10: Montana:
Neighbor made 2 phone calls a week for 5 months to county. Woman who
took up cause of Kapsa pets is honored: County eventually
seized 200 dogs; spending $200,000 on care assisted by by 250
volunteers. |
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3/12/10 Colorado:
No health certificates found for seized horses:
Twenty-nine horses, including 12 seized this week, under
quarantine because they lack health certificates and proof of test
required by state law. |
|
3/12/10 Kentucky:
Adoption fair for homeless horses scheduled in Lexington:
Horses saved by rescues from around state will be offered for adoption. |
|
3/11/10 Virginia:
Horse charges hang in balance: Authorities
seized 39 horses and ponies and two donkeys from property. Man
frequently worked to rehabilitate sickly animals. |
|
3/11/10 Ohio:
Hearing to decide if horses unlawfully seized: Owner pled
not guilty to charges of animal cruelty; filed a motion to suppress with
the court, claiming local humane society entered property without search
warrant and seized about 40 horses. |
|
3/11/10 Illinois:
Illinois horse-slaughter advocate says he’s giving up fight this year:
Was told Senate leadership would refuse to call the bill if House passed
it. |
|
3/11/10 Illinois:
'Horse industry has pretty much collapsed': Horse market
flooded; prices down. Next to impossible to come anywhere near
recovering what owners paid. Horses regularly
found released by owners. Without slaughter, no place for horse
owners to legally dispose of animals without paying for boarding,
medical care or euthanasia. |
|
3/11/10 Kentucky:
KY horse owners debate abandonment cases: Number of horses
abandoned in western Kentucky doubled from 163 in 2008 to 318 in 2009.
(video) |
|
3/10/10 Virginia:
Animal-cruelty charges against Goochland woman reduced:
Too much time elapsed since allegedly
malnourished horse died last year; evidence lacking. |
|
3/10/10 Kentucky:
Senate approves stray horse bill: HB251 would help local
governments deal with stray and abandoned horses.
Establishes process under which horses could be taken in, with a
three-month period for the owner to reclaim an animal. If an owner did
reclaim a horse, the person who cared for it would be reimbursed. |
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3/10/10 TheHorse.com:
New York thoroughbred breeder convicted on 33 cruelty counts:
Authorities seized 177 malnourished horses after raiding his
farm in April. Could face up to two years in jail and $35,000 in fines. |
|
3/10/10 Wyoming:
Wyoming Governor signs legislation for option of processing to deal with
abandoned horses:
HB
122-Disposal of Livestock provides Wyoming Board of Livestock three
options to deal with abandoned, estray, feral, or
abused animals which come under their control: taking animal to
a public sale (the only alternative before passage of legislation);
sending animal to slaughter; destroying animal. |
|
3/10/10 Missouri:
Slaughter of horses in U.S. could resume, in Missouri: High
selling horse at auction was $1,100; lowest $30. Bill designed to
circumvent federal rules that prevent slaughter for human consumption;
enable horse processing facilities to open in state. |
|
3/9/10 Indiana:
Horse owner arrested on 13 animal cruelty charges: Horses
living in unsanitary conditions. Two needed veterinary care.
(video) |
|
3/9/10 Illinois:
Tough times for horse owners: Enthusiast purchased horse she
long admired for $1,500. It was previously priced at $7,000. |
|
3/8/10 Washington:
Charges: Dozens of dead, dying animals found at Enumclaw farm:
Charged with two counts of first-degree animal cruelty after
November discovery: one horse found dead; nine put down due to severe
malnutrition. |
|
3/8/10 Oklahoma:
Oklahoma representatives approve animal husbandry bill:
Defines animal husbandry as the branch of agriculture and animal science
concerned with the care, breeding and management of bovine, caprine,
equine, porcine, poultry and other farm animals. Moves on to senate. |
|
3/8/10 Maine:
Not all the pretty horses come home. Maine farm plays role in export to
Canada slaughterhouses: Contends surplus horses must go
somewhere. Allowing them to starve to death is not preferable to
slaughter. |
|
3/8/10 Kentucky:
Livestock care bill has underlying purpose. Proposed panel could stave
off strict standards: SB 105 would create 14-member group
which could dictate how poultry, pigs, cattle, horses, goats and sheep
are treated. |
|
3/7/10 Florida:
Woefully neglected and sick horse rescued: Worst case seen
by rescuer who saved/placed 50 horses. Needs $2,000 for animal's
upcoming surgery. (photo) |
|
3/7/10 Nevada:
Wild horses, inmates learn from each other: Inmates at
Northern Nevada Correctional Facility gentle and train wild horses. |
|
3/7/10 Nevada:
The saga of America's wild horses: Emotional, challenging
issue. |
|
3/5/10 Oregon:
Unloaded log truck strikes, kills three horses on rural Clackamas County
roadway: Clackamas County spokesman said deputies have gone
to property to check on animals six times since 1999. No criminal issues
were apparent. |
|
3/5/10 Washington:
Dead, emaciated horses, sheep lead to animal cruelty charge:
Investigation began last fall when county animal officers went to
investigate nine emaciated horses, one dead horse, dead sheep, 10 dead
chickens. Emaciated horses were euthanized and two rescued.
(video) |
|
3/5/10 New York:
Paragallo blames farm manager for keeping him in dark.
Embattled horse breeder testifies in own defense |
|
3/5/10 Illinois:
Horse of a different price: Farm owner having trouble
finding a buyer for a $1,000 horse that. sold for $10,000 two years ago. |
|
3/4/10 North Carolina:
Nonprofit equine group finds itself in need: Provides
emergency veterinary care and place to stay while recovering for
counties that do not have budget or facilities for horses. Relies on
volunteers and donations. Downturn in economy has them struggling for
both. Need for services increasing. (video) |
|
3/4/10 Navaho Nation, Arizona:
Unlucky horse brings up thorny issue: Horse, one of herd of
feral horses, had been eaten alive by dogs.
(photos) |
|
3/4/10 Montana:
Georgia men receive six-month jail terms for Ravalli County horse abuse:
Found guilty by justice court jury last year, they appealed to district
court. Each man to pay $11,544 in restitution for care of four animals. |
|
3/4/10 Kentucky:
Bill would help abandoned horses find homes
sooner: Lawmakers trying to correct real and growing problem
of abandonment. Bill allows transfer of ownership after 90 days instead
of current two years. (video) |
|
3/4/10 New York:
Trial resumes for horse breeder accused of abuse: Ernie
Paragallo charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after
authorities seized 177 malnourished horses. |
|
3/3/10 Texas:
Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department: Local vet informed animal
control officer that one of two emaciated horses under monitoring had
died. Remaining horse had gained 13 pounds over the month of prescribed
feeding and treatment. |
|
3/3/10 HSUS:
The HSUS Honors Humane Federal Legislators of 2009.
Rahall takes top award; 130 other lawmakers recognized |
|
3/3/10 Washington D.C. / Dept. of the Interior:
Statement of Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, on the 2011
President's Budget Request |
|
3/3/10 Illinois:
IL House to examine horse slaughtering bill:
More
cases of abandoned horses turning up;
rescues turning animals away. Legislation introduced to reopen Cavel
passed ag committee unanimously, will be taken up by House.
(video) |
|
3/2/10 Oklahoma:
Pair arrested following seizure of starving horses in Tulsa County:
Deputies seized more than two dozen horses; also found dead
horse and dead dog. Judge will decide if owners can get them back or if
they'll be auctioned. |
|
3/2/10 Ohio:
Cop in hot water over Facebook comment about horse rescue group:
Already under suspension for another matter, makes threatening comment. |
|
3/2/10 Ohio:
Man sentenced in horse-abuse case: Ordered to serve 180 days
in jail after pleading guilty to six charges of abandoning animals;
linked to the death of at least 12 horses. |
|
3/2/10 Ohio:
Clermont County horse abuse case spurs NKY classes: Class
organizers say not everyone is prepared, able or even willing to do what
it takes to properly care for a horse. Horses are different from cats
and dogs. |
|
3/1/10 Kansas:
Seized horses, burros expected to survive: Three horses and
two burros removed from east of Baxter Springs now eating and receiving
medical attention. Two, perhaps three, carcasses also found. |
|
3/1/10 Colorado:
Horse
lover starts the Hay Bank to help feed horses whose owners hit on hard
times |
|
March 2010 Smithsonian.com:
The Mustang Mystique |
|
~ February Unemployment 9.7% ~ |
|
2/28/10 Mississippi:
Reports of horse neglect rising: 'What some people do ...
is pitiful'. Nearly a dozen cases investigated, resulting in 16 horses
seized: In past two months, rescue league has investigated
nearly a dozen cases of neglect in metro-Jackson area, resulting in
seizure of 16 horses. (photo) |
|
2/27/10 Washington:
Horse meat was not taboo in times of war: Government
inspected horse meat alternative to beef and other meat that was
scarce. (photo) |
|
2/26/10 Montana:
Livingston woman provides a home for aging draft horses:
Only nonprofit in nation for older, retired draft horses. Not counting
vet and farrier bills, upkeep runs $4,000/horse/year, which live to be
30-40 years old. Constantly working to raise funds; donations taken a
major hit with recession. (photos) (video) |
|
2/25/10 Texas:
Kinky Friedman bringing animal welfare concerns into agriculture
commissioner's race: Advocates
regional no-kill shelters. Admits his shelter, operating with
volunteers, costs about $90,000/yr, is based on passion not policy.
Opposition asks: What do you do with animals when shelters are full? How
do you fund them? |
|
2/25/10 Wyoming:
Man pleads no contest to animal cruelty:
Sheriff seized 51 starving horses last
year. Owner ordered to pay $3,420 in fees and costs and $10,789 in
restitution to county. |
|
2/25/10 Idaho:
Animal cruelty law moves forward:
S1317 introduced by Senator Tim Corder would overhaul Idaho's animal
cruelty law and help protect livestock production from animal activist
groups. |
|
2/24/10 North Carolina:
Newton horse deaths raise animal cruelty concerns:
Three horses rescued Tuesday; several carcasses found on property. |
|
2/24/10 California:
Horse rescue group looking for homes for abandoned:
Santa Barbara County Animal Services working with horse rescue group to
find homes for two mares left at ranch after it
was sold. County spends about $400/mo per horse it takes in. |
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2/24/10 Texas:
Authorities seize 60 dogs, 3 horses: Authorities
seized about 60 dogs and three horses from northeastern Texas property. |
|
2/24/10 Wisconsin:
New charges in horse neglect case: Charged with
failing to feed horses, woman facing felony charge that she attempted to
run over man helping sheriff’s department take custody of animals and
resisted arrest. |
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2/24/10 California:
California introduces animal abuse registry bill:
Would require animal
abusers to list themselves in registry, as currently done with sex
offenders and arsonists, helping ensure animals are not being adopted
out to convicted abusers. |
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2/24/10 Wisconsin:
Ag groups to educate lawmakers on Humane Society's impact:
One objective of campaign is to educate public that HSUS is not animal
shelter, but a lobbying organization. |
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2/24/10 Minnesota:
'Nip/Tuck' star has a beef with Franken over horses: Kelly
Carlson and other celebrities on Hill lobbying against human consumption
of horse meat. Unhappy with Franken's stance on the legislation. |
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2/24/10 Nevada:
Advocates gather to nudge BLM for truth in range
management: Celebrity advocates say BLM roundups are
inhumane and unnecessary. BLM says horses too numerous; roundups
necessary to manage rangeland, water, native species. |
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2/24/10 Nebraska:
Meduna receives sentence: Receives 40 to 120
months in prison. for neglecting and starving more than 200 horses. |
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2/24/10 Ohio:
Horse breeder's lawyer wants animal abuse charges tossed:
Says humane officers seized 36 horses without warrant, violating
client's constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure. |
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2/23/10 Montana:
Appeal of horse abuse trial begins: Father/son from Georgia
appeal previous conviction. (photo) |
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2/23/10 Illinois:
Horse slaughter measure clears first Statehouse hurdle: Rep.
Jim Sacia sponsoring initiative since the state’s 2007 ban on practice
has raised problems concerning inhumane treatment of unwanted horses.
Sacia “We can document untold numbers of abandoned starving horses. That
absolutely is occurring for one reason and one reason only and that is
we do not allow humane slaughtering of horses in the United States
today.” |
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2/23/10 Wyoming:
BLM proposes wild horse roundups: Adobe Town and Salt Wells
Creek herd management areas over appropriate management levels with
approximately 1,950 animals. Target number is maximum of 1165. |
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2/22/10 Florida:
In Hialeah, castoff horses cause plenty of chaos. Horse owners who can't
afford to keep their animals have abandoned
them on a patch of undeveloped land in Hialeah, leading to problems for
farmers and residents: Horse owners
dumping unwanted animals for at least two years.
Eleven captured to date. SPCA already caring for 40 horses (monthly feed
bills about $10,000), doesn't have room for 20 more. |
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2/22/10 Oregon:
Judge throws out
evidence in horse neglect case: Ruled
no probably cause for search warrants in case involving more than a
dozen horses. Defendant manages investments for horses' owner. Claims of
investment fraud leveled. (video) |
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2/22/10 Idaho: Idaho
Senate approves Senate Joint Memorial 104: Stating findings
of the Legislature and urging Congress to oppose federal legislation
that interferes with a state's ability to direct the transport or
processing of horses and encouraging Congress to discontinue language in
the yearly appropriations bills that has effectively ended processing of
horses in the United States. |
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2/22/10 CattleNetwork:
Racketeering lawsuit fingers Humane Society of the United States:
Follows
Federal Judge's ruling that HSUS collaborated to pay more than $190,000
in exchange for impeached testimony against Feld Entertainment and
Ringling Brothers circus. |
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2/22/10 Canada:
Abattoir fire suspicious: Federally inspected plant in
Ontario licensed to process cattle, calves and horses; certified to meet
EU standards. Canadian Food Inspection Agency notes horse processing has
grown by 75% since U.S. plants closed. |
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2/21/10 Idaho: Idaho
Legislature considers horse slaughter bill:
Responding to horse abandonment
in state, senate passes joint memorial to Congress urging
discontinuation of prohibition of funding for federal inspectors;
further prohibiting USDA from charging a user fee for such inspections.
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2/21/10 Florida:
Feral herd of sickly horses on the loose in Hialeah: Five
horses wandered into intersection at night. Farmer says herd of 20
animals formed as owners abandon horses.
Local SPCA spent about $10,000 last month to feed 40 horses they already
care for. Taking in additional animals would cost an additional $5,000. |
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2/20/10 Florida:
Twenty horses running wild in Hialeah:
South Florida SPCA and police work to gather animals including
pregnant pony with broken leg. SPCA trying to locate owner,
hoping they are not abandoned. Already
caring for 40 horses. |
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2/19/10 Feedstuffs:
Meat output must double by 2050:
U.N. Food & Agriculture Organization
(FAO)
State of Food & Agriculture report says rising incomes, population
growth and urbanization are driving forces behind growing demand for
meat products in developing countries. Almost a billion people depend on
livestock production for their livelihood. Livestock provide essential
micronutrients not easily obtained from plant foods. |
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2/18/10 Texas:
Horse seizure ends with animal cruelty hearing:
Owner back in court over care of two additional animals.
(video) |
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2/18/10 California:
Horses rescued in Rio Linda need a home: County not prepared
to offer long-term care for abandoned horses;
unable thus far to find homes for them. Local rescues full. Euthanasia
last resort, but a possiblity. |
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2/18/10 Illinois:
Mac adapts to new home on Pingree farm: Officers responding
to a crash involving a stray animal in roadway found horse roaming
alongside road. Determined it was abandoned. |
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2/18/10 Kentucky:
Veterinarians seek equine welfare board: Georgetown
Thoroughbred retirement facility has 90 horses, receives three to five
calls/wk from people seeking homes for horses. |
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2/17/10 Missouri:
Humane Society retains possession of seized horses: 13
underweight equine found without food or fresh water. Care cost has
exceeded $10,000. Man took in unwanted horses. Twelve carcasses also
found. (photo) |
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2/17/10 Montana:
Montana, neighboring states ranked low by Humane Society: Based on 65 potential categories,
including allowing hunting on Sundays and not giving students the right
to choose an alternative to animal dissection in school. |
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2/17/10 Kentucky:
Panel backs horse rescue standards board: HB 398 passed
committee unanimously; advances to House. Addresses training for rescue
personnel. |
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2/17/10 California:
West Hollywood moves to ban dog, cat sales |
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2/17/10 Ohio:
Rescued horses to be placed in area foster homes: 36 horses
to be moved from county fairgrounds as soon as today. |
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2/17/10 Virginia:
Horses recover from abuse: 30 horses being housed at
veterinary clinic; placed on high-protein
diet to counter effects of starvation. |
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2/16/10 Illinois:
Horse slaughter ban back on agenda: Push in General Assembly
to repeal state’s ban on commercial horse slaughter. |
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2/16/10 Virginia:
Augusta veterinarians caring for horses: Conditions of
several still precarious. (video) |
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2/16/10 Idaho:
Horse trader's suit
dismissed. Judge rules KCSD was within legal bounds when animals
were seized: Horses taken while owner was absent. |
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2/15/10 Mississippi:
2 horses found tied to trees, taken from owner: Injured and
hungry, animals seized by county sheriff's department.
(video) |
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2/15/10 Texas:
Horse carcass with bound legs raises concerns: Found on
national forest 50 miles from Houston. (video) |
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2/14/10 South Dakota:
You Ask We Investigate Story into alleged horse neglect:
Surviving colts rated 1.5 on
scale of 1-10. (video) |
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2/14/10 Iowa:
Pair of horses surrendered to animal control: Animal control
seeking donations and volunteers to care for ninth and 10th horses
surrendered to Sioux City shelter since onset of winter. Dramatic
increase in number of horses needing care. |
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2/14/10 Texas:
Animal welfare group gets custody of horses: Four horses
seized by sheriff’s department in September. |
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2/13/10 New Jersey:
Rutgers professor says nay to equine-industry detractors, earns
"Horseperson of the Year" honors: Says state's horse
industry valued at $4 billion, paying taxes on 176,000 agricultural
acres, providing 13,000 jobs. Pays estimated $160 million annually in
federal, state, and local taxes; generating $780 million of economic
impact. |
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2/13/10 Ohio:
Defense says woman was too depressed to care for sickly horses:
More than 30 horses seized from rescue for abused and neglected horses. |
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2/13/10 Virginia:
Horses seized; 1 found dead: 28 horses taken.
State veterinarian determined animals in need
of attention, care and feeding. Owner has previous conviction for
animal cruelty. |
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2/12/10 New York:
Shelter Tails: Warmhearted effort saves a warmblood horse:
Enthusiast purchased 22-year-old horse for $220. Would normally sell
from $50,000 to $100,000. |
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2/12/10 Nevada:
BLM to gather wild horses along Highway 93: Approximately 50
wild horses have moved out of Eagle and Silver King herd management
areas and are roaming along U.S. Highway 93 north of Pioche. BLM is
aware of at least three wild horses that have been hit by vehicles;
animals need to be removed from the area for their protection and the
safety of motorists. |
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2/12/10 Virginia:
More horses seized from Sullivan: One dead, 28 survivors
confiscated. Two previous convictions for animal cruelty.
(video) |
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2/12/10 Ohio:
Tentative pact will let horses go to new
homes. 36 Arabians rescued 2 weeks
ago at farm:
Plan allows horses to go to homes
selected by Arabian Rescue Mission. |
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2/12/10 Ohio:
Horse owner's attorney pleads not guilty to cruelty:
Hospitalized for depression. Accused of allowing horses to starve and
go without medical care after one found dead and others euthanized.
Thirty-size horses being cared for by volunteers and humane society
workers who are at odds over what is best for animals. Tried to sell
horses to no avail. (video) |
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2/11/10 Missouri:
Humane Society of Missouri rescues 13 farm animals: Took
custody of 11 emaciated horses and two neglected mules Jan 26. Carcasses
of 12 others found. Cost for treatment has been more than $10,000 to
date. Could be months before they will ready for adoption. |
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2/11/10 Ohio:
2 groups spar over confiscated horses' care.
Rescue mission, agency go to court:
Humane Society of Ottawa County
says animals needed as trial evidence. Arabian Rescue Mission wants them
adopted out as soon as possible. |
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2/11/10 Virginia:
Man gets 14 months for animal cruelty: Also to pay $3,500 in
fines and $4,500 in restitution for veterinary bills. Defense attorney
said client fell on hard times. |
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2/10/10 Vermont:
Abandoned animals continue to be recession
victims in Vermont: Two emaciated
horses abandoned (one died) reflect trends in other counties.
Stable owner where horses were abandoned says horses expensive to
maintain, escalating as they age. She holds little hope of finding who
abandoned the pair on her property. |
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2/10/10 Texas:
Several animals recovered from Abilene home where animal seizure took
place less than a year ago: Horses available for adoption
for $100/head. |
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2/10/10 Michigan:
Judge rules horse sale invalid. Rapid
River man was previously found guilty of cruelty to animals:
16 horses previously confiscated: one dead; nine adopted.
Ordered to sell remaining
horses or turn over to county to be adopted. Auction not an option: too
costly and poor market. |
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2/10/10 Massachusetts:
New England horse surrenders at record high. Massachusetts Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) has warned that horse
surrenders are reaching critical point in New England: Farm
received 21 surrendered horses in 2007; 70 in 2009. Costs approximately
$320/mo for basic care, higher with medical. Spending $9,000/mo for 28
horses; 17 more in foster care. |
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2/10/10
Dogs,
horses, chickens put up for adoption by Abilene Animal Services:
Seized in June 2009, fee is $100 per horse. |
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2/10/10 Montana:
Horses face uncertain future, some call for slaughterhouses. Hard times
for a Western icon: Holding on to horses, hoping for better
market, can result in neglect or abandonment |
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2/9/10 Michigan:
Horse neglect case back in court. Tuesday was a motion hearing for
62-year-old Arnold Proehl, who was found guilty of animal abandoning and
cruelty back in September: Judge orders horses put up for
adoption rather than sold because of decline in market. |
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2/9/10 Montana:
Mental-health worker developing nonprofit equine-based program:
Using formerly neglected Arabians in program. Needs donations to
pay for insurance, riding helmets and hay. |
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2/9/10 North Carolina:
Neglected horses recovering at Onslow County farm: Seven
surviving horses being cared for at rescue.
(video) |
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2/8/10 Texas:
New allegations against owner of seized horses: Additional
horses taken from owner already in trouble.
(video) |
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2/8/10 North Carolina:
Neighbors complained for months about neglected horses: Owner
kills himself when confronted about 13 dead horses. Nine animals
rescued. (video) |
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2/7/10 Florida:
Hearts for Horses to the rescue. New group aims to save abused,
neglected animals: 12 horses available for adoption, but no
takers. |
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2/7/10 Ohio:
Horses face long road to recovery after ordeal:
36 animals being cared for by local Humane
Society, is huge financial strain and requires many volunteers.
(video) |
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February 2010 BLM / Nevada:
Winnemucca District Office
Calico Mountains Complex wild horse gather
Updates
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2/5/10 Michigan:
Defendant in Grass Lake horse case pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge:
County Animal Control impounded more than 60 horses. |
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2/5/10 Nevada:
Contentious Nevada wild-horse roundup ends: BLM spokeswoman
says 1,922 mustangs removed from Calico Mountains, leaving about 600. |
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2/5/10 Tennessee:
Animal cruelty reported on horses: According to
sheriff's report, two emaciated horses found: one dead, one alive.
According to sheriff's report, two emaciated horses found: one
dead, one alive. Survivor taken to rescue. |
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2/5/10 Alabama:
Three emaciated Eight Mile horses die of neglect; caretaker charged with
animal cruelty:
lty: Concerned individuals went to media when authorities would not
attend to animals. (photos) |
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2/4/10 Indiana:
Five horses seized from Portland farm: Five of ten horses
suffering from hoof conditions, rain rot, lice, other medical
conditions. One carcass found. Owner says they are pets but that he's in
too deep. County Animal Control has seized 30 horses since first of
year; exceeding 2009 totals. (photos) |
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2/4/10 Wyoming:
Wyo. horses fall victim to the economy: Wyoming
Livestock Board reports
horse abuse/neglect cases up from 50 in
2008 to 260 in 2009.
(video) |
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2/4/10 AQHA News:
Animal
Welfare Council’s “The Unintended Consequences of a Ban on Humane
Processing of Horses in the United States” ignored. Consequences of ban
coming to pass as predicted. |
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2/4/10 Alabama:
Eight Mile neighbors say authorities aren't checking emaciated horses:
Neighbors anxiously awaited arrival of law officials to check on
animals |
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2/3/10 Pennsylvania:
Starving horses seized in Franklin Township: Five horses in
starvation case. (photo) |
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2/3/10 Illinois:
Rise in cases of horse neglect blamed on economy:
Local humane society
investigated 134 abuse/neglect cases in 2007. In last two years, number
has jumped to more than 200 annually.
(video) |
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2/3/10 Missouri:
Chillicothe Sheriff’s report: Person
abandoned two horses, one locked in a barn
without food or water. One put down as a result. |
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2/3/10 Ohio:
Starving horses expected to survive: 42 thirsty and
emaciated horses rescued. Two found dead; three euthanized.
(video) |
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2/2/10 Texas:
Horse rescue groups, victims of economy: Counties struggling
with abandoned horses. Rescue at capacity;
received three calls day of interview. Horses being turned out on
roadways. (photo) (video) |
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2/2/10 Tennessee:
5 horses seized from Portland farm: Sumner County has
confiscated 31 equines this year. Another 20 animals rescued near
Gallatin. (photo) |
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2/2/10 Tennessee:
Horses rescued in Sumner County: Trend shows no signs of letting up. (video) |
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2/2/10 Tennessee:
Malnourished horses rescued from Portland farm: Sumner County
Sheriff's Office: Rescue deluged with 35 horses in two
weeks.
(photos) |
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2/2/10 Ohio:
Horse owner charged with animal cruelty: Rescue will cost
thousands of dollars for feed and veterinary care. |
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2/1/10 Ohio:
Woman faces 42 counts of animal cruelty: Fell on hard
times; couldn't afford to care for animals.
(video) |
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2/1/10 Ohio:
Trial date set for horse trainer: Man faces multiple
charges of cruelty to animals and
abandoning animals. |
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~ January Unemployment 9.7% ~ |
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1/31/10 Ohio:
31 horses rescued; 6 others euthanized near Oak Harbor:
Represented in one instance as an Arabian retirement home.
(photos) |
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1/30/10 New Jersey:
Hunterdon County horse rescue answering call for help:
Rescue receives 50-70 e-mails each week from horse owners begging
the organization to take animals they can no longer care for. |
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1/29/10 Nevada:
Death count up to 22 in wild horse roundup: Three have
died at Calico Mountain Complex roundup site; 19 at holding facility. |
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1/29/10 Nevada:
Damonte Ranch residents concerned about wild horses: Horses
roaming neighborhood tearing up yards, eating landscape plantings and
leaving manure behind. Motorists having to avoid animals in streets and
roadways; there have been collisions. |
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1/29/10 Arizona:
Horses rescued
from Avra Valley home: Owners moved
leaving nearly 20 horses behind to starve.
(video) |
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1/28/10 Texas:
Neglected horses seized in SE Harris County: Owner said
he was rehabilitating them; that they were well cared for. Deputies
seized five animals; one died shortly afterwards.
(video) |
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1/28/10 Indiana:
Malnourished horse confiscated. Owner could face cruelty or neglect
charges: Horse scored a 1 on scale, 10 being
overweight. |
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1/27/10 Oregon:
Horses seized in neglect case. Woman faces charges after 31 taken from
ranch: 31 horses were in immediate need of
medical care to survive
(photo) |
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1/27/10 Missouri:
Horses rescued from Rosebud property. Gasconade County prosecutors said
they expect to file felony animal cruelty charges early next week
against a property owner in the death and neglect of 25 horses:
13 horses rescued by state humane society; carcasses of 12 others found.
(photo) |
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1/27/10 Nebraska:
Meat still means jobs: In
2004, about 25,432 people employed in animal slaughtering and
processing. Data for July-September 2009, puts number at 24,610. |
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1/27/10 Michigan:
Animal rescue groups say horse neglect cases on the rise in Ann Arbor
area as economy worsens: Rescue organizations and abuse
investigators say equine neglect cases skyrocketing; equine rescues
overrun. One rescue housing 20 percent more horses than normal; getting
up to 50 calls/day from owners with horses they can't keep. Local Humane
Society has no facilities for caring for unwanted, neglected or abused
horses. |
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1/26/10
Madras woman sentenced in horse-neglect case:
Surrendered horses to sheriff's office because
couldn't afford them. |
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1/26/10 Wyoming:
Tribes join UOH in call for restoration of humane & regulated horse
processing: Resolution
passed by National Congress of American Indians calling for return of
humane and regulated processing of horses in the U.S. |
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1/25/10 Wisconsin:
Eleven seized horses find new homes:
Eleven horses
sold at sheriff's sale brought between $75 and $975, for total of
$5,775. Proceeds will go toward the cost of care and board. Any money
over care, investigation and confiscation to be returned to owners. |
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1/25/10 Florida:
Zero tolerance slaughter policy brings in more horses to local rescue:
Since March 200, rescue has accepted 51 Thoroughbreds from Calder and
Gulfstream and placed 19. Seven Thoroughbreds arrived last week; 6 more
coming this week; plans for 5 more to follow. In constant need of
volunteers and donations. |
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1/25/10 Georgia:
Hawkinsville horse auction to be held Sat., Feb. 6:
State selling more than 24 rehabilitated horses, proceeds go to care of
impounded horses. |
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1/25/10 Montana:
Hardin considered for horse slaughter: Investors with ties
to China toured former sugar beet plant in Hardin. |
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1/24/10 South Carolina:
Horses still need care. Officials trying to find homes
for animals: County got permission to put horses up for
adoption they've been caring for since May at cost of nearly $120,000.
Demand on animal rescues increasing across state. |
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1/23/10 South Dakota:
SDSU Students at stock show to present findings on horse processing:
Junior and senior students to share 150-plus page class thesis. |
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1/23/10 Montana:
Judge denies horse advocates’ appeal: Ruling issued by
Interior Board of Land Appeals clears way for BLM's 2009 horse
management plan for Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. Until appeal
overturned, agency required to work under old plan. |
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1/23/10 Ohio:
Group wants to find solutions to horse neglect: Concerned
citizens say county not responding quickly enough to reports of
neglected horses. |
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1/23/10 New York:
Girl turns birthday into fundraiser for SPCA: Party raised
$20. Through end of 2009, care for 80 horses has cost $123,000. Owner
ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution, of which $1,000 has been paid so
far. Neglected horses a growing problem. |
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1/22/10 Virginia:
Runaway horses involved in four traffic accidents, injuring 3:
Loose horses involved in four traffic accidents, which caused three
injuries and seven horse fatalities. |
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1/22/10 Pennsylvania:
5 horses seized from owner: Foals emaciated, suffering
from pneumonia, lice and a skin infection.
(photos) |
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1/22/10 Oregon:
Equestrian
community reacts to neglect case: Some
suffered skin diseases. Others were starving for food, and one couldn't
even get up. (video) |
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1/22/10 Oregon:
More than two dozen horses seized in animal neglect case:
Deputies found 116 horses on 12 acres when they served search warrant.
(photos) |
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1/22/10 California:
3 sentenced to jail in case of neglected ranch horses: Trio
receives six months in jail and five years probation for failing to
provide food and medical care for more than100 animals. Defense
lawyer said clients overwhelmed by situation. |
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1/21/10 Michigan:
Horses abandoned at an alarming rate. West Michigan animal rescue
organization nearly doubles the amount horses it takes in on an annual
basis: Rescue normally has 20-to-30 horses. This winter
caring for 110; turning animals away. |
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1/21/10 Oregon:
More than 100 neglected horses rescued from Oregon ranch:
Most have mange and parasites. Sheriff says some so sick and hungry they
were coughing and eating their own manure. Two horses sick with
strangles. |
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1/21/10 Texas: Cheapest horses ever:
Problem of horses being let go in wild continues. One horse cost
sheriff's department over $600. (video) |
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1/21/10 Oregon:
Linn deputies serve search warrant in Mill City horse neglect case:
County deputies found 60-70 emaciated horses among herd of 116.
(video) |
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1/21/10 Indiana:
Horse owner charged with animal neglect: Man accused of
leaving horses outside in bitter cold temperatures with no food and no
water. |
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1/20/10 Kansas:
Leawood Horse Rescue part of animal neglect case: More
than 100 horses being cared for; close to a third have cancer. |
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1/19/10 Tennessee:
20 animals seized from Gallatin owner. Owner faces 20 counts animal
abuse: Carcasses of two others found.
(video) |
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1/19/10 Ohio:
River Downs takes action to avoid horse neglect: Race track
designates stall for owners to surrender horses. |
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1/19/10
Conditions of 40 horses under investigation in Wayne County:
Concerns over
care prompts investigation by the sheriff.
(video) |
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1/19/10 Illinois:
Bloomingdale shelter will hand off animals to others. Deal reached with
operators accused of neglect: In operation since 1973,
operators accused of neglect will turn over nearly 200 animals to other
shelters. Will turn over 149 cats, 29 dogs, 15 doves, two guinea pigs
and one rabbit to other shelters already struggling with influx of
animals given up for economic reasons. |
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1/19/10 New York:
"Unnerving" conditions lead to cruelty charges: Police
found
several
emaciated or dead animals. |
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1/19/10 TheHorse.com:
Nebraska mustang cruelty sentencing set: Meduna
to appear in court Feb. 23 for sentencing. |
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1/18/10 Michigan:
In tough times, it's hard to find a home for displaced horses. Animal
rescue in Howell offers help: Twenty-acre horse rescue takes
in
abandoned or surrendered horses, has 60
horses on farm, 25 in foster care. Gets 100 calls and e-mails a day. |
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1/18/10 TheHorse.com:
Nebraska mustang trainer guilty on cruelty charges:
Former operator of Nebraska training ranch for Bureau of Land Management
mustangs found guilty on 145 of 149 felony animal cruelty charges. |
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1/17/10 Colorado:
Horse rescue ranch overwhelmed: Nonprofit horse sanctuary
and therapy center running out of donations. Currently has 12 neglected,
abused or abandoned horses. Cannot take on
any more horses without additional funding. Yearly operational budget is
$150,000 to $175,000. |
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1/17/10 Nevada:
Groups back roundup of wild horses:
Sierra Club and Friends of Nevada Wilderness agree with ranchers
on need for roundup. Joint statement says overpopulation harming native
wildlife such as antelope and sage grouse and the range itself.
Criticism for celebrities suggesting roundup is threatening Calico herd
with extinction. |
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1/17/10 Colorado:
Prime horses selling for subprime prices at National Western:
In 2009, horses averaged $4,800;
top-seller at $30,000. Average this year $3,521; top-seller $12,500.
Fourteen owners no-saled animals.
Reports of neglect, abuse, and
horses
abandoned at stables and dumped on plains and in mountains,
have doubled in past four years in
Colorado. Rescue facilities faced
with six times the number of horses they can accept. |
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1/16/10 Ohio:
Clermont County sheriff rechecks animal cruelty procedure
after horses' deaths: Sheriff orders review of
procedure relating to neglect case. Local nonprofit Humane Society has
$315,000 contract with county to run animal shelter. |
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1/16/10
Colorado:
Horse problem: Abandonment up in rough
times: Brand
inspector who normally saw one or two
abandoned-horse cases a year handled 15 last year, mirroring
nationwide trend. Folks moving from city to country want to own a horse,
then find it too costly. Responsibility for abandoned animals can fall
to managers of land where animals are found. Counties struggle with
budget for investigations and animal care. |
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1/16/10 Colorado:
Horse rescue ranch
overwhelmed:
Sanctuary fielding more
calls than ever in past year from people asking them to take horse.
Donations down. Caring for 12 neglected, abused or
abandoned horses. Can't take more horses
without additional funding.
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1/16/10 Texas:
Pickens' wife calling attention to plight of wild horses:
Madeleine Pickens walked alongside three mustangs in parade. Pushing for
creation of million-acre sanctuary for wild horses, has enlisted sports
figures in cause. Says America’s testosterone more effective in
Washington than a little blond animal lover: "People listen to football.
Football matters in this country." |
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1/15/10 Wisconsin:
Owners of seized horses may face neglect charges: Unable
to come up with $15,288 to cover cost of care, give sheriff's office
authority to sell nine horses and two colts at auction. |
|
/15/10 Michigan:
Owner of Grass Lake horse farm pleads guilty to misdemeanor for failing
to provide adequate care: Says he ran out of money to
fight charges after spending more than $50,000 in lawyer fees. |
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1/15/09 Missouri:
Bill backs horse slaughterhouses in Mo.:
Lawmaker wants to make slaughtering of horses for human consumption
legal. Idea supported by state Ag Dept. Director. Equine vet says
current crisis situation caused by people who didn't think slaughter ban
through. ASPCA spokesperson says problem isn't that big. |
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1/15/10 Gather.com:
For farrier, 'biggest down I've seen': Horse rescue bought
unregistered weanling for a dollar, have been overwhelmed with requests
to take in horses from people who can't get them sold and can't keep
them. |
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1/15/10 Nevada:
Calico
Complex Roundup: Good
Morning America and Madeline Pickens arrive at roundup via
helicopter. Defy instructions to land at airstrip and fly into airspace
where contractors aircraft were herding horses. |
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1/15/10 Iowa:
Veterinarian: Poisoning ruled out among 3-Strikes mustangs:
Lab tests confirmed malnutrition and parasitic infection, no toxins in
horses treated at the clinic or necropsies.
Diagnosis from tests, body conditions, poor conditions of ranch. |
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1/15/10 North Dakota:
Heart and home for animals: Couple taking in abandoned, stray
and injured animals at their farm. Started no-kill shelter eight months
ago. They pay for all expenses themselves; have spent about $20,000. |
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1/14/10 Wisconsin:
Jefferson Co. Sheriff to auction off horses: Nine
horses and two colts confiscated by county in early December. |
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1/14/09 California:
NMC woman’s horses and dogs seized: Two horses seized;
two others died in December. Officials said land was completely bare, no
grazing. Price of horses down so far you can't give them away. |
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1/14/10 Arizona:
Burdened Beasts. Yet another victim of the border debacle: horses used
by smugglers: Difficult to tell abandoned US horses from
drug smugglers' animals.
(photos) |
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1/14/10 LA Times:
At home on the range. Making room for America's wild
horses requires balance by Ken Salazar |
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1/14/10 Fox News:
Bo Derek's fight to save the whales: Bill O'Reilly also
raised subject of wild horse roundup.
(video) |
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1/13/10 Virginia:
Economic crash has meant tough times for horses:
Despite efforts of organizations and
rescues, number of unwanted horses far exceeds resources to accommodate
them all. Equine vet clinic offering discount on geriatric horse
services. |
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1/13/10 Nebraska:
Witnesses: Rancher had help, ignored conditions:
Associates testified Meduna ignored signs that animals were starving and
furthered conditions by neglecting them. |
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1/13/10 Nebraska:
‘My horse was near death, as were a lot of the horses ...’ Prosecution
expected to wrap up case in Meduna trial today: Horse owner
tells of decline of animal placed at ranch. Another witness says ranch
owner greatly exceeded recommended stocking numbers for what ranch could
support. |
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1/13/10 Connecticut:
2 arrested on animal cruelty charges: State animal
control officers, assisted by local police and animal control officers
from several communities, seized 16 horses and three mules. |
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1/12/10 Ohio:
Clermont Co. to review Humane Society contract: Contract
provides for housing, care, feeding and disposal of stray or unlicensed
dogs. County isn't obligated to reimburse society for caring for seized
horses. |
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1/12/10 Indiana:
Jury convicts man of horse abuse: Unemployed, he was unable
to care for animals adequately. Trial followed August 2009 police
seizure of 37 horses.
(video) |
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1/12/10 Wyoming:
Wild horses ‘create chaos’ at cemetery: Wild horses
finding way from adjacent BLM lands, through fence, into historic
cemetery. Horses toppling monuments and headstones, leaving manure on
walkways and throughout cemetery. City does not have money for new
permanent fence; BLM says earliest they can roundup horses is September. |
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1/11/10 Texas:
Donkeys, horses seized from Leonard farm: 23
dead mini-donkeys, and 2 dead horses; 15 surviving. Owner unemployed,
could not afford care |
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1/11/10 Nebraska:
Bill would rewrite Neb. livestock-cruelty rules: Changes
largely clerical, dealing with livestock welfare as compared to pets.
Doesn't add new rules or change penalties, is designed to reduce
confusion. |
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1/11/10 North Dakota:
GF animal hospital to move, build crematory: City imposing
some conditions, one being it can't be used for large animals, such as
horses. |
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1/11/10 Missouri:
Springfield, MO vets seeing more abandoned horses:
Large animal veterinarians calling it a crisis:
more and more abandoned horses discarded
in wild by owners. One found wandering on highway near Mark Twain
National Forest. Good Samaritan spent $1,000 to rescue the animal.
(video) |
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1/11/10 North Dakota:
Survey: Closing of processing facilities among causes of swelling horse
surplus: Among survey findings, most horse-owning
respondents are in favor of reopening U.S. horse processing plants. Most
nonhorse-owning respondents are not. |
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1/9/10 South Dakota:
Owner of abandoned horse
sought: Horse left at Pennington
County Event Center after Jan. 2 roping. Humane Society of the
Black Hills shelter trying to find owner. |
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1/9/10 Colorado:
More abandoned horses found roaming around:
Some horse activists at National Western Stock Show say without horse
slaughterhouses many people have nowhere to turn with unwanted horses.
One veterinarian reports putting down increasing number of horses
because owners can no longer afford them. |
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1/9/10 Nebraska:
Wild horse ranch owner trial set to start: Trial starts
Monday for former Panhandle rancher accused of neglecting more than 200
horses and burros at wild horse sanctuary. Total of 74 dead horses
documented; many others starving. |
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1/8/10 Colorado:
Jeffco man admits mistreating horses seized by county: Second
time in two years county sheriff’s office seized horses in man's care. |
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1/8/10 Florida:
Starving horses need help: Horse Protection Association
of Florida says starving and abandoned horse
problem has reached explosive proportions. Currently caring
for 78 horses, many brought in at the brink of death. Donations and
supplies being collected. |
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1/8/10 Washington:
Equine economy:
Horse neglect on the rise: Number of horses
removed from homes in county jumped 38 percent this year, county
has turned to foster care to maintain horses until they can be adopted. |
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1/6/10 California:
Judge reduces horse trainer's animal-cruelty conviction to misdemeanor:
Accused of neglecting an injured racehorse, failing to euthanize or
properly treat animal. |
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1/6/10 Brownfield Ag News:
PETA uses First Lady’s image without permission: People for
the Ethical Treatment of Animals admits they used image of Michelle
Obama without permission for anti-fur poster. |
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1/6/10 Colorado:
Salazar gets White House OK
for run: Interior
Secretary said to be considering run for governor. |
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1/6/10 Wisconsin:
St. Francis Horse Rescue and Retirement Farm: At full
capacity with 30 equines housed on 27-acre farm near Rosholt. Received
more calls than ever in 2009. |
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1/6/10 FOX News / California:
Abandoned Horses. Animal shelter takes in
recession's latest victims:
Horses found running loose, others emaciated. Monterey County
SPCA usually houses 4-5 horses per year. Currently caring for 16. |
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1/5/10 Vermont:
Vt. farm that sells horses for slaughter spurs controversy:
Horse rescue operator says "national epidemic" of people who cannot
afford their horses. Is against horse slaughter. Says owners should put
horses down (at a cost of $300-$500) rather than "making a buck" by
selling them for slaughter. |
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1/5/10 South Dakota /
Hot Springs police and Fall River County Sheriff's report:
Caller referenced emaciated horses. Dispatch informed horses were
rescued, taken in by resident in attempt to return them to good health. |
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1/5/10 Arizona:
Maricopa County man arrested, horse destroyed: Deputies
report veterinarian evaluated horse and euthanized due to severe
malnourishment and dehydration. |
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1/5/10 Oregon:
Oregon Hay Bank needs donations. Charity offers help to equine owners
unable to buy animal food because of the downturn: Formed in
January 2009. Amounts range from ton or more to shelters to few bales to
help individuals. |
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1/5/10 Michigan:
Earth Services saddled with more horses. Number rescued highest in 10
years: Rescue normally cared for few dozen equines each
winter since 1999. 103 animals in barns and fields. (photos)
(video) |
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1/4/10 Florida:
Horse rescue network saves hundreds of horses from slaughter in one year:
Saved over 600 horses in 2009. Rescue has room for 40 horses but need is
much greater. Donkey enjoys hot chocolate:
(video) |
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1/3/10 California:
Lake County rancher forced to sell, give away dozens of horses:
Used to own more than 100, some costing thousands of dollars. Little
chance of recouping investment as market has fallen. |
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1/2/10 Washington:
Watch where you step - Unwanted horses are lurking in
your backyard: Horses being abandoned at boarding
facilities and left tied to trailers with notes such as "please take
care of these horses, you can have the trailer too." Feral horses
problem for trail riders, who are at risk of attack by stud colts. |
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1/2/10 Colorado:
Donations help animals and shelters: Horses and other
livestock being neglected or left behind
when times get tough. Elbert County Sheriff’s Office dealing with
abandoned livestock. It's getting
expensive. |
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1/2/10 Utah:
Sleuth dedicated to welfare of animals: Animal cruelty
investigator recently received report of horse shot at trailhead; its
brand cut off. Recounts instance where owner moved away leaving 10
Shetland ponies alive and 10 dead. |
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1/2/10 USAToday / Delaware:
Rescue aids horses: Has seen increase in both number
and severity of animals needing care. Get about two calls/week.
Currently caring for 35 horses. |
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1/1/10 California:
Stockpile of hay stolen from horse rescue ranch: Three
month's of hay stolen. Donations needed to buy more to get 35 horses
through winter. Horses recovering from abuse, injury, neglect, and
abandonment. |
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January 2010: Lane Report: Rough
Ride:
Equine industry’s painful correction
gets worse as lenders tighten operations or stop lending at all
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2009
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~ Annual Unemployment 9.3% ~ |
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~ December Unemployment 10% ~ |
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December 2009 BLM / Nevada:
Winnemucca District Office
Calico Mountains Complex wild horse gather
Updates
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December 2009 Ohio:
Clermont County neglect case
(photos) |
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12/31/09 South Dakota:
College students opine on horse slaughter: Among
results from SDSU forum on horse processing ban: encourage re-opening of
facilities. |
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12/31/09 New York Times:
Debate grows over roundup of wild horses in Nevada: BLM says
population is three to five times what range can sustain; animals will
starve. Advocates unsuccessfully sued to stop roundup. |
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12/31/09 Ohio:
Man wanted for horse abuse arrested: Under
investigation for neglect of eight and death of 10 equines. Donations
needed for survivors. |
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12/30/09 California:
San Rafael animal rights group protests wild horse roundup:
Protestors call it cruel and illegal. Roundup spokeswoman said animal
rights groups distort program. Interior Secretary asking Congress for
new wild horse preserves in Midwest and East. |
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12/30/09 Nevada:
New director's vision opens doors for horses: Local Humane
Society providing home for horses in need. Care costs adding up; number
of reports of abandoned or loose horses
increased in past year. "Horses everywhere that need help." |
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12/29/09 LMA News:
HSUS
pushing for animal rightist in the White House:
HSUS has developed a "change agenda for animals" outlining 100
immediate steps Obama Administration can take to help animals. Asking
for Animal Protection Liaison in White House. |
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12/29/09 Oregon:
Pet Talk: Animal-protection laws put Oregon among top 5
states: New animal laws take effect Jan.1, including
one addressing horse dumping. |
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12/29/09 Ohio:
10 Horses found dead, trainer sought: Authorities discovered
at least 10 dead horses and other abused or neglected animals. Owner
believed to have abandoned horses
to avoid mounting legal problems. |
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12/29/09 Colorado:
Wild horse activists plan Wednesday protest: Targeting
federal roundup of wild horses and burros, supporters asked to bring
signs and children to show Congress and White House "the American people
want the roundups stopped now!" |
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12/29/09 Colorado:
Missing horses not abandoned, owner says:
Owner identified. Said animals ran away. Wants
to donate the three rescued horses to a good cause |
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12/29/09 California:
Abandoned pony finds new
home with loving girl for the holidays:
Pony wandering in traffic.
Authorities waited for owner to claim him. Never did. |
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12/29/09 Ohio:
Dead, neglected horses removed from Clermont farm: Two
dead horses found with six other horses, a donkey and a pony--apparently
abandoned--seized by Animal Control and sheriff's deputies. |
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12/29/09 Florida:
New life for horse found near death: Two emaciated horses
rescued. One died two days later. Other one isn't out of woods yet. |
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12/28/09 Florida:
It's a buyer's market:
Horse owner made a profit when she sold horse after
husband lost his job, a rarity in the horse trade today. |
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12/28/09
USAToday / Nevada:
Activists decry wild-horse roundups: Protesters
organizing demonstrations as federal officials round up horses. BLM says
roundups necessary: more horses than land can support; unchecked growth
leads to starvation and destroying land. |
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12/28/09 Florida:
Racehorse's plight shines light on illegal slaughter farms:
SPCA working to shut down illegal slaughter industry. Suspects more than
100 operating in.
(video) |
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12/28/09 Ohio:
Groups call for ban on horse-drawn carriages:
Pair of animal welfare groups asking city officials to ban horse-drawn
carriages in Cincinnati. |
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12/28/09 Montana:
BLM approves wild horses for Madison County: BLM could
place up to 805 horses (captured to control population on public lands
but not adopted) on Spanish Q Ranch. Originally proposed 1,500 horses,
but environmental assessment found that many would be destructive to
wildlife habitat and soil, among other things. |
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12/27/09 BloodHorse.com / California:
CARMA awards $264,000 for horse retirement:
Awarded $264,000 to 12 organizations caring for retired California race
horses. Funds help buy hay, feed and medications. |
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12/27/09 Washington:
Prominent Monroe Quarter Horse breeder investigated for alleged animal
cruelty: Victim of crash in
housing market has struggled financially. Second case in Sky Valley in
four months. |
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12/26/09 Montana:
Update 2009: Horses found malnourished and neglected near Camas Prairie
recover nicely: Deputy took two foals, one with some
mental retardation, the other with bone integrity development issues. |
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12/26/09 Montana:
The nearly 300 dogs seized from Ballantine breeder are
now living in 17 states. 1 year later, Kapsa dogs doing well:
Settling into life as family pets after spending eight months in legal
limbo. Volunteers worked with dogs while held as evidence. |
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12/26/009 Montana:
Rescue, care, placement of Kapsa dogs expensive effort for county,
rescue group: County spent $255,000 in eight months. About
$44,000 covered by donations. Tax funds that might have been used to
cover other expenses or capital improvements paid for dogs’ care. |
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12/25/09
Bors plead guilty to horse abuse, seized horses find good homes:
100 head seized by authorities in late 2008 after several
animals starved to death. After a year of care, all but seven of the
surviving 38 head have recovered and have been adopted. |
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December 2009:
Kentucky Horse Industry Update on Unwanted Horses:
Data Collected & Prepared by the
Kentucky Horse Council, Inc. |
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12/24/09 Colorado:
Abandoned horses rescued on Glade Park:
Volunteers
completed two-day rescue of three abandoned horses
found in about four feet of snow. Animals turned over to state
brand inspector to try to identify owner. |
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12/24/09
Obama asked to halt wild-horse roundup in Nevada: Sheryl
Crow and other wild-horse advocates called on President Obama and Harry
Reid to block mustang roundup after federal judge denied request to
block gather. Judge says opponents failed to demonstrate removal
violated federal law. State's wildlife agency sides with BLM, noting
mustangs have severely degraded range and adversely affected native
wildlife. |
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12/24/09 California:
Horse owners abandoning their animals
because of recession: Equine rescue centers for
unwanted or neglected horses inundated. In one year, owner of Malibu
ranch has had 27 horses abandoned, left by
people who used to pay monthly fee to house and feed them. Hasn’t been
able to sell horses and can’t find shelters to take them. Costs $2,500
every three weeks for feed. |
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12/24/09 Arizona:
Local Heroes: Annual tribute to citizens who make Tucson a better place.
Betty Welton: She gives neglected, abused and abandoned animals aid
and—if necessary—a permanent home: No-kill
shelter on 54 acres houses 48 horses, donkeys and mules, 10 pigs, about
20 goats. Annual budget $250,000/yr. Financial support is greatest need,
donations down by approximately 30 percent. |
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12/23/09 Washington:
United
States District Court for the District of Columbia
Civil Action No.
09-2222 (PLF),
In Defense of Animals, et al, Plaintiffs v. Ken Salazar, et al,
Defendants:
Judge denies request to halt wild horse roundup in western Nevada. |
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12/23/09 Texas:
Horse Heroes: Group rescues mistreated horses: Rescue
currently caring for more than 60 horses rescued six weeks ago, many in
extremely poor condition. Owner had not worked with any of these equine,
so only a couple are halter broke. |
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12/22/09 Maryland:
Questionable claims leave a-rabbers idle: Baltimore Health
Department officials, working with Humane Society of the United States,
confiscated 19 horses owned by a-rabs. Appears only two animals had
serious problems. |
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12/22/09 California:
Lockwood Valley ranch owners plead guilty to abusing horses:
Three people arrested on suspicion of keeping malnourished and
neglected horses will be sentenced after pleading guilty to animal
cruelty. Attorney said they got too many animals by going to auctions to
sell horses and bringing home even more that were sick or old. |
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12/22/09 South Dakota:
Horse ownership inspections to continue, Brand Board says:
Members informally decided they won’t ask 2010 Legislature to repeal law
that requires ownership inspections of mules and horses in western South
Dakota. Brand Board liable for cost of animals found abandoned, which
need to be kept as strays. |
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12/22/09 Tennessee:
Some neglected Tennessee horses find greener pastures: Last
of 80 horses left state fairgrounds after rescue before Thanksgiving.
HSUS estimated cost $250,000, that doesn't include what local groups are
now paying, taking many of animals into their care. President of
American Horse Council describes perfect storm causing problem: downturn
in economy, closing of slaughter plants, drought in southwest.
(photos) (video) |
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12/21/09 Maryland:
Whimsical Rescue aids horses: Gets about
two calls/week from people wanting to turn their horses over. Currently
houses 35 horses at three farms. Demand so high, it's running out of
space. Average cost to maintain animals at shelter is $7/day.
(photo) |
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1/20/10 New Mexico:
Galloping to the rescue. NW volunteers among those saving
animals: Owner of Arizona Rescue Ranch has found both
dogs and horses, malnourished and emaciated,
roaming desert. Gets calls from people who find
horses abandoned on ranches. Tending between 15-25 horses. |
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12/20/09 Florida:
Horse
rescue group needs help to care for horse: Owner unemployed
and unable to feed animal. Donations needed for rehabilitation. Since
2005, rescue group has worked 118 cases involving 487 horses.
(photo) |
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12/18/09 North Dakota:
Bismarck woman lobbies for animals: Won the “There
Oughta Be a Law” contest sponsored by the Humane Society Legislative
Fund. Her idea: Give everybody a tax break or tax credit if they spay or
neuter their pets. |
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12/17/09 Pennsylvania:
Hungry horses rescued from West Philly "stables":
Caretaker just stopped showing up.
(video) |
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12/17/09 Washington:
Bainbridge woman removes horses from yard: Forced to remove
two horses she was keeping in backyard, violating ordinance that
requires at least an acre of land for each horse. |
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12/17/09 Connecticut:
Animals seized from North Haven farm
(with warrant):
Criminal investigation began Oct. 2008, after complaint
about welfare and condition of animals. |
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12/17/09 ABC News:
Horse neglect: on the rise? Closing of slaughterhouses, economy blamed
for growing problem: HSUS says economic climate and hay
prices causing neglect. Others say closing of slaughterhouses in 2007,
after Congress cut funding for USDA inspections. Omaha metro area
usually receives one or two horses every couple years. Has taken in 30
the past two years. Fillmore Co. spent $30,000 on care of 35 horses.
(video)
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12/17/09 North Dakota:
Students help (Central Dakota) Humane Society:
Third-graders delivered $350 worth of donations to Central Dakota
Humane Society. Money raised by donating what would have gone to
classroom gift exchange.
|
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12/17/09 Georgia:
Soccer great now devoted to rescuing abused horses:
Flood damages force soccer great to auction off memorabilia to pay for
$50,000 repairs at rescue. |
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12/17/09 Connecticut:
State seizes animals, cites neglect. Officials say they discovered a
lack of care; owner denies claims: 14 horses, 3 mules,
2 ponies seized from stable where state officials found neglect and poor
conditions. State agriculture commissioner said animals in poor health
and lacking veterinary care.
(video) |
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12/17/09 Maine:
Neglect suspected in deaths of horses. Of 15
horses boarded at a Waldoboro farm, only eight survive, police say. No
one has been charged: Property owner allowed horse owner to
board animals, became concerned. Animal control officer and police found
one horse dead in stall, second dying horse euthanized, third treated at
animal clinic died. County shelter trying to find people to take
surviving horses permanently. |
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12/17/09 Washington:
Judge asked to block wild horse roundup: Animal
protection group asked federal judge to block round up of wild horses
from a Nevada range. |
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12/16/09 Florida:
13 Underweight horses abandoned In Marion
Co.: County Animal Services took custody of 13 thoroughbred
horses after owner abandoned them
and failed to provide adequate care.
(photos) |
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12/16/09 Washington:
'Feed bank' opens for struggling horse owners: Horse Harbor
Foundation estimates 200 to 300 horses in Kitsap Co. need care, at risk
of malnutrition or starvation. People forced to give horses away or have
them seized. Continuing recession forcing many horse owners to choose
between feeding animals and feeding families.
(video) |
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12/16/09 Kansas:
Topekan called to help out a horse rescue in Tennessee:
20 horses found dead on a farm; 84 near death.
(video) |
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12/16/09 Pennsylvania:
Emaciated horses found in W. Philadelphia: SPCA caring
for four emaciated horses. Investigators called makeshift, unlicensed
shelter an "animal cruelty scandal." Owner moved onto abandoned
lot with horses, vanished,
abandoning horses.
(video) |
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12/16/09 Kentucky:
Rescue team says starving horses were on public official's property:
Rescue team claims public official had dozens of starved horses
on property. Horses missing when reporter went to investigate.
Magistrate says he was trying to nurse horses back to health after
getting them from sale barn, has since taken them back.
(video) (photos) |
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12/16/09 Virginia:
Caroline man guilty of cruelty to horses: Man convicted
of seven counts of animal cruelty. Animal Control warned him about
animals. Necropsy of one horse revealed bone-marrow fat content of 1.9
percent. Healthy horse usually 60 to 90 percent. |
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12/15/09 Maine:
Waldoboro police confirm seven horses dead in possible neglect case:
Police have launched investigation into death of seven horses, eight are
still alive. Property owner, who lent it out thinking that would be a
good thing, alerted authorities something was wrong. |
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12/15/09 Ohio:
Neglected horses get second chance: Indian Hill woman says
owning a horse can cost more than $1,000 a month created equine welfare
fund that gives grants to shelters and rescue/adoption facilities. Says
there are more horses in need than donations. |
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12/14/09 New Mexico:
Horses abandoned amid tough economy: Horses have become
silent victims of economy as owners can't afford the cost of care.
Donations at rescue shelters have plummeted. Animal Protection of New
Mexico launching fundraising campaign to help horse rescues.
(video) (photo) |
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12/4/09 California:
Starving horses abandoned on
River Road; part of a growing trend. SPCA investigating case of
emaciated animals: SPCA offering
reward for information on who left three horses in
field.
Agency director said they used to receive about five horses a
year. Took in 28 in 2008; 26 so far this year that were either
abandoned or turned over by owners. People
abandoning horse during the night.. |
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12/14/09 South Carolina:
Neglected horses find homes: Florence Area Humane Society
has found homes for six of seven underfed horses seized in May. One
horse continues to recover. |
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12/14/09 Florida:
Neglected horses recovering: Seven horses recovering at
Marion County Animal Services; three others euthanized. Officials
alerted to situation by complaint of multiple skinny horses and possible
dead horse.
(photo) |
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12/14/09 Nevada:
BLM approves Nevada wild horse roundup: BLM approved
removal of 2,500 wild horses from range near Reno. Federal judge to hear
arguments in lawsuit filed to block roundup. BLM says removal needed to
bring population numbers down to prevent habitat deterioration. Mustang
advocates counter animals are traumatized, injured or killed. |
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12/13/09 Tennessee:
Sevier County residents concerned about possible horse neglect:
Concerned individual has been feeding horses for three months. Owner
surrendered a horse earlier this year and had two horses pass away.
County Humane Society says since economy began to decline, it receives
more calls about neglected horses than anything
else. |
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12/12/09 Oregon:
Rescued horses regain weight: Putting weight on two
thoroughbreds is goal of Linn County Animal Rescue. About 20 horses call
the rescue home, which is seeking both foster and permanent homes for
horses, donations and volunteers. (photo) |
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12/12/09 Illinois:
Coles County prosecutor to appeal restitution decision: More
than 70 horses removed from farm in August and September 2007. State's
Attorney and owner at odds over amount owed for restitution for care of
animals. |
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12/11/09 New York Times:
Racing association adopts anti-slaughter policy: New
York Racing Association said it would bar any owner or trainer from
competing at its racetracks if any of their horses were sold for
slaughter. Urged horsemen to support rescue and adoption efforts and to
find humane ways of dealing with horses that are unable to continue
racing. |
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12/11/09 Washington:
Kitsap's hungry horses get their own food bank: Equine
rescue and Humane Society of Kitsap County providing “feed bank” for
low-income horse owners. Idea to decrease number of unwanted or
neglected horses. Rescue founder estimates 200 to 300 horses (in Kitsap)
that people need help taking care of. Area has been in a crisis since
early 2008. Equine program needs donations. |
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12/11/09 TheHorse.com:
Seized Tennessee horses improving: Several of 84
allegedly malnourished horses have gained enough strength to move on to
equine rescue facilities. |
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12/11/09 Michigan:
Equine cost-saving tactics taught:
Allegan County veterinarian reported he "put 13 horses down last month
alone for no other reason than they were not properly maintained." Horse
owners finding it harder to find someone to take their horses. |
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12/10/09 California:
Horses caught in the housing crunch: Nikki Branch runs
rescue for abandoned and neglected horses.
Gets phone calls or emails at least once a day. Currently has 45
equines, situation getting worse. Twenty-one horses up for adoption:
some healthy and some lame. Says latter make perfect backyard
pets; kids can hug them. |
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12/10/09 Washington:
Beau's final days after a life of neglect:
13 weeks of constant care not enough to erase years
of neglect. Horse put down due to pain caused by split hooves and years
without proper food. |
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12/10/09 California:
Pop culture main reason Calif has Chihuahua crisis: Experts
say pop culture to blame for glut of breed made popular in movies and as
celebrity pets. Spikes in California Chihuahua populations probably due
to puppy mills and backyard breeders. |
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12/9/09 Tennessee:
Confiscated horses finding new homes. 96 Animals taken from Cannon
County farm in November: Horses rescued from farm last
month will soon have new homes, have spent past couple weeks at
Tennessee State Fairgrounds recuperating and gaining weight.
(photos) |
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12/9/09 Texas:
Horse cruelty cases up in Ector County: Number of horse
cruelty cases since May stands at 22, many left with no food or water.
(video) (photos) |
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12/8/09 Rhode Island:
Charge bank with animal neglect?
Bank removed personal effects of man who defaulted on loan.
Left behind animals at sanctuary for abandoned animals. Animal control
and state veterinarian trying to make sure bank aware of responsibility
to care for animals. Situation unprecedented in Rhode Island. |
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12/8/09 Tennessee:
Tennessee lacks resources to fight animal abuse: 40 of
95 Tennessee counties have no government-funded animal control program.
Recent Cannon County horse rescue expected to cost $3,000 per animal,
for a total of $250,000. HSUS issues plea for donations and donated
services. (video) |
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12/7/09 Florida:
Martin County foundation sees spike in need to help horses:
Barn full with 13 horses; not nearly large enough to accommodate number
of
horses abandoned during recession. Operates
on shoestring budget of $100,000/year, most going toward feeding horses
and paying staff. Also has 50 volunteers who help.
(video) |
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12/7/09 Ohio:
Trumbull County woman arrested on charges of animal cruelty:
Farm Animal Sanctuary took 11 starving horses, a goat, a calf, three
chickens and three guinea fowl from woman charged with cruelty to
animals. Horses in various stages of malnutrition and starvation.
(photo) |
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12/7/09 Nevada:
US plan to round up wild horses draws opposition:
Government wants to move as many as 25,000 mustangs to pastures in
Midwest and East to ease over population. Relocation part of feud over
wild horses in West. BLM spent about $50 million this year to manage
wild horses. Mustang herds can double in size about every four years.
Celebrities speaking out against plan. |
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12/5/09 California:
Owner of severely neglected horses may have been located:
Three horses found abandoned in Salinas
showed multiple signs of extreme neglect were taken to SPCA. Being
treated for heart murmurs due to extreme tick infestation and
emaciation. |
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12/4/09 California:
Animal control officers seeking owner of wayward Shetland pony found
wandering in Norwalk: Officials
searching for owner, so far no one has stepped forward to claim it.
|
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12/4/09 Utah:
Homes needed for abused, abandoned horses: Utah
Animal Adoption Center has 20 horses. Utah seeing its share of recession
animals, some abandoned in desert. Shelter works with horses to make
them more social. They are often afraid of humans or have had no formal
training. Shelter not the place to get a perfect horse.
(video) |
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12/4/09 Florida:
Horses' mouths to feed: Rescue asked to take in 56
unwanted horses Thanksgiving weekend. Didn't have enough food, enough
space, manpower, or supplies and medicines, but took them anyway.
Besides 56 new horses, also caring for another 61 at 150-acre farm. Says
people calling every day, not able to feed their horses.
(photo) |
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12/4/09 Florida:
56 Abandoned horses in need of home:
56 horses turned over to adoption agency over Thanksgiving weekend.
Non-profit Horse Protection Association, Marion County, has custody of
animals and desperately needs food for them and foster families. A few
years ago, the thoroughbreds could sell for thousands or even tens of
thousands of dollars each. Now they'll be lucky if they can give them
away. (video) |
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12/4/09 Mississippi:
Santa comes early for neglected horses: Fence and
shelter going up at local humane society. Private stables cannot take
animals until tested and treated for parasites and disease. Getting
ongoing complaints about people letting horses out to roam, horses
getting out of broken fences, starving horses in poor condition. |
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12/4/09 Illinois:
Seized horses can be adopted: Six horses seized by
Chicago Animal Care have been at sanctuary since April. Sanctuary is
seeking $1,800/mo. reimbursement for board from former owner.
Sanctuary has more than 50 horses. |
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12/3/09 California:
3 horses found abandoned in Salinas:
Horses found abandoned in a pasture,
malnourished, dehydrated, and suffering from various diseases and
injuries. Monterey County S.P.C.A. offering $1,000 reward for
information leading to whoever left them there.
(photos) |
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12/3/09 Florida:
End-of-life care for unwanted animals: Woman has 57 dogs,
140+ cats, one pig, three sheep, and four horses with costs of
$10,000/month. Has been caring for unwanted animals since 1976. Money
extraordinarily tight, woman now needs financial help herself; holding
fundraiser. (video) |
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12/2/09 Tennessee:
Knoxville non-profit to help abused horses found in Cannon Co.:
Strongest 15 horses from among 84 confiscated in Cannon Co. will
make trip to Knoxville rescue. To make room for new horses, asking for
foster homes for current horses.
(video) |
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12/2/09 Florida:
Deputies build impound lot for livestock: Sheriff's Office
spent $9,000 to built livestock impound lot. Abused or
abandoned horses, cows and other livestock
will be kept there. Has relied on good
will of farmers and ranchers to care for such animals. |
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12/2/09 Ohio:
Long road to recovery.
Woman tending to
animals taken from Braceville farm:
Horses wear blankets for warmth at night; being fed specialized
diet. One at OSU, prognosis hopeful but guarded.
(photo) (video) |
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12/1/09 Oregon:
Pet Talk: Vet halts horses' suffering when owners can't:
Nonprofit group established by veterinarian for horse owners in need,
offers free euthanasia clinics. Not meant as a way out for those who
can't afford hay, but for ill and suffering animals. Vet paid $2,500 out
of own pocket to put on first clinic. |
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12/1/09 Texas:
Horse-neglect cases spike in Houston area: Houston SPCA
is expecting number of horses coming into facility to double. Bluebonnet
Equine Humane Society, a statewide rescue network, say
workload increased by 1,000 percent this year.
(video) |
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12/1/09 Mississippi:
County officer hits horse: Bolivar County deputy struck
a 1,000-pound horse while responding to a domestic violence emergency.
(photo) |
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12/1/09 Tennessee:
Rescued horses continue to improve, additional charges
likely: County officials estimate it will cost more
than $250,000 to give animals proper care needed. |
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12/1/09 Ohio:
Horses rescued in northern Kentucky, Part 2: Rescue
spokesperson says horse dying in fields every day in Kentucky. Feeding
rescued bunch of horses costs about $150 a day.
(video) |
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12/1/09 Ohio:
Horses rescued in northern Kentucky, Part 1: Discovery in
rural Kentucky of 11 dead horses and 48 others emaciated. Private and
county funds spent to rehabilitate animals.
(video) |
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~ November Unemployment 10% ~ |
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11/30/09 Washington:
Dumped horse carcass may reflect wider problem. Rancher: Disposal costs
up, few options: Stench of carcass lead rancher to discover
horse dumped on his property, along road leading to state Dept. of
Natural Resource lands. |
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11/30/09 Nevada Photo Posting:
Palomino mini tied to tree and left to die |
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11/30/09 Illinois:
McHenry Co. woman pleads guilty in horse neglect case:
Accused of neglecting more than a dozen horses, causing one to die from
malnutrition, sentenced to two years probation after admitting guilt to
violating an animal owner's duty. |
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11/29/09 Ohio:
Ravenna: Emaciated horses rescued from farm: Volunteers
with farm animal sanctuary removed 11 horses from farm that formerly
advertised itself as an animal rescue.
(video) |
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11/27/09 Tennessee:
Classification makes horse cruelty misdemeanor. Attempts to make a
felony fall short of full house vote: 84 horses seized in
the biggest horse cruelty case in Tennessee history continuing to
improve. (photos) (video) |
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11/26/09 Oregon:
A home for Huckleberry: Oregon teen wins abandoned
horse in Baker City drawing:
Huckleberry and five other young horses were
abandoned last April in mountains. Sheriff got wind of young
horses running loose with nothing to eat; arranged for rescue. No more
than eight weeks old when rescued. |
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11/25/09 Maine:
Helping horses, one bale of hay at a time. A
New Gloucester equine rescue center is asking the public for help as
need for its services grows: Equine rescue has 10 days of hay
for 15 horses. Donations/grants down, referrals up.
Co-founders dipped into retirement, asked friends for help, now
appealing to community to cover costs of $3,500/year/horse, not
including farrier, vet. Similar problems across state. |
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11/25/09 Oklahoma:
Neglected horses' fate in limbo: Deputies found two horses
dead; eight underweight. Owner of property does not own horses. |
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11/25/09 Tennessee:
Horse abuse in Cannon County–84 horses taken in investigation:
Horses seized by sheriff’s department due to signs of neglect and poor
health. Many extremely emaciated and suffering variety of ailments
including overgrown, infected hooves and parasite infestation. Several
dead horses found. |
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11/24/09 Tennessee:
96 Starved animals seized in Cannon Co. Horses, hens, goats relocated to
Nashville: One of biggest horse cruelty seizures in middle
Tennessee history. State fairgrounds will serve as an emergency shelter.
(photo) |
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11/23/09 Michigan:
Workshop offered on keeping horses in tough economy:
Numerous reports of horses becoming financial burden as result of
economy. Michigan State University Extension presenting
“Equinomics—Keeping Horses in Challenging Economic Times. Neglected
horses can become criminal matter and expense for county if
tconfiscated. |
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11/23/09 Connecticut:
Horse auction for animal abuse fund. Conn. nets more than $10K in horse
auction: Animals seized by authorities investigating cruelty
and neglect cases. Have been cared for at large animal rescue barn at
Gates Correctional Facility in Niantic. |
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11/22/09 Maryland:
Good homes hard to find for unwanted horse:
Two facilities caring for nearly 100 horses are dependent on charitable
giving. Donations way down past two years with up tick in demand for
services. |
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11/20/09 California:
Leading horses to good health is Temecula group’s goal:
Sanctuary established to rescue horses. Villa Chardonnay cares
for nearly 20 once-abandoned horses. Number
continues to grow and needs multiply. Fund-raising initiated to build
additional shelters and provide veterinary care and basic needs. Solely
supported by two founders. |
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11/20/09 Oregon:
NB
woman gets maximum probation sentence for horse abuse, neglect:
After lengthy investigation and trial, woman sentenced to 60
months probation after being found guilty of abusing and neglecting
horses. Judge ordered her to make payments. |
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11/19/09 Illinois:
Charleston landowner won't have to pay fines on second set of horses
seized in Coles County: County had argued owner should
pay county an additional $68,000 for horses taken in second seizure.
Court said $14,000 for first horses was maximum; horses removed later
were taken illegally. |
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11/18/09 Texas:
Sick and dying horses' miraculous recovery:
Sheriff's
office and Habitat for Horses seized 24 malnourished and dying horses.
Six euthanized
at scene;
four more died
as result of emaciation.
(video)
|
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11/17/09 Florida:
Horse rescue groups overwhelmed: Equine vet says not
enough rescue groups, "an overwhelming number of unwanted horses that
need homes." Six horses seized by Hernando County since end of October;
survivors have long road to recovery. Equine rescue groups overwhelmed
with pleas for help; getting worse every day.
(video) |
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11/16/09 Nevada:
Advocates resort to courts: Wild horse advocates say no
recourse but courts after federal land managers rejected request for
moratorium on mustang roundups. Coalition opposes Interior Secretary Ken
Salazar's proposal to move thousands of animals to preserves in Midwest
and East to protect herds and rangelands. |
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11/16/09 Florida:
PAWS struggles to deal with unwanted horses. The malnourished horse has
recovered at a local farm, but PAWS has her back after someone tried to
sell her: By terms of agreement, horses not to be sold.
Rescue seeing sharp increase in number of horse neglect or
abandonment reports. Agency also has horse
owners turning animals over because cost of care overwhelming. |
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11/15/09 Oregon:
Group offers free euthanasia for unwanted horses. Service offered for
those who can't afford to care for unwanted equines: Offered
for non-adoptable horses. Organizer says not enough resources to take
care of unwanted horses. Veterinarian notes euthanizations on rise at
practice: 74 in 2006; 121 so far this year. |
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11/15/09 Washington:
Emaciated horses found abandoned in woods:
Man on hunting trip finds five cold, injured and emaciated
horses abandoned in woods. One euthanized, others recovering.
(video)
(photo) |
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11/14/09 Colorado:
Horse left abandoned near Rulison survives
gunshot to head: Sheriff’s
department investigating animal cruelty case in which someone
shot a horse in the head and abandoned it.
Appeared horse was unloaded and shot; left a half-mile blood trail. |
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11/13/09 Colorado:
Vet: Horse expected to survive gunshot wound: Well groomed;
not branded. Suspect someone tried to put it down but botched the job.
(photo) |
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11/13/09 Ohio:
Neglected horses get second chance: Created in 2000, Brennan
Equine Welfare Fund gives grants to shelters and rescue/adoption
facilities that care for neglected or mistreated horses. More horses in
need than there are donations. |
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11/13/09 TheHorse.com:
Readers express concerns about future of equine industry: More
than 1,220 readers of TheHorse.com
responded to poll asking, "What are you most worried about for the
future in the equine industry?" Number 1 response (706 respondents;
57.63%) said: Unwanted horses. Number 2 (51.43%; 630): Rising costs of
owning horses. |
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11/13/09 California:
Horse sanctuary comes to Temecula Valley wine country: Equine
sanctuary established to rescue neglected equines. Ten-acre site,
currently cares for nearly 20 once-abandoned
horses. |
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11/13/09 Florida:
Ailing horses seized from Hernando County ranch: County
removed six malnourished horses from residence that billed itself as
horse rescue and adoption facility.
Apparently operated mostly on donations and money earned from
adoption fees, however no longer financially able to support animals and
being evicted. (photo) |
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11/12/09 Florida:
Two emaciated horses in Brooksville put down, others being examined:
Owner said he may have gotten in over head financially; being
evicted from property where he lived with horses.
(photo) |
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11/12/09 Florida:
Emaciated horses confiscated in Hernando County:
Investigators removed nine horses from rescue; two in such bad shape
they were euthanized. Website says rescue cares for unwanted and abused
horses, but investigators say animals emaciated, not being taken care
of. (photo) |
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11/12/09 Oregon:
Homes sought for rescued horses: Animals seized due to
starvation and neglect. Past four months, 26 horses in foster care
undergoing treatment and rehab.
(photos) |
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11/11/09 Maryland:
Seized horses now at Howard County farm: For health reasons,
they are being kept away from 62 other horses on farm. In similar
cases, horses usually remain at farm for three months or more.
(video) |
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11/9/09 Wisconsin:
Struggling to bring hope to abandoned horses:
Rescues running out of room. This time of year "dumping season."
Janestown rescue took down sign because horses
were being left without permission. Last year rescue had 27
horses, now have 60. Last year it cost around $300,000 to run facility.
Owner expects that to triple this year.
(video) |
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11/9/09 Nebraska:
The cost of compassion: horse neglect:
When
last US horse slaughterhouses closed, animal advocates applauded move as
humane. Recent neglect cases across Nebraska have some questioning
whether outlawing slaughter was prudent. In five months, Fillmore County
spent more than $20,000 caring for seized horses.
(video) |
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11/8/09 Pennsylvania:
Seven horses seized from farm: Six adults and foal taken
from elderly couple who dispute they were neglected. Animals will be
quarantined for 30 day and placed under veterinarian's care; rescue will
attempt to find homes for animals after rehabilitation. |
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11/7/09 Pennsylvania:
7 Horses removed from Greene County farm. Animal experts say confiscated
horses are malnourished: Animals held in quarantine, will be
put up for adoption or into foster homes. Owner disputes they were
underfed. (photo) |
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11/7/09 Mississippi:
Rescued horses in silent auction
today:
Almost 50 horses for sale as attractions of
first Operation Mississippi Horses, joint program of horse rescue groups
from across state. Event gives potential horse owners chance to walk
through stalls; read stories about horses. $400 minimum bid. Money will
be funneled back into horse rescue operations. |
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11/7/09 Illinois:
SPOTLIGHT: Rescued horses find a forever home:
Rescuing animal from life of misery can be easy part. Finding a safe
permanent home can be greater challenge. Shelter shouldering much of
$11,000 veterinary bill for two horses. |
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11/7/09 Nebraska:
Horses seized by Humane Society: Investigation ongoing
by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as to whether horses were neglected.
The four appeared emaciated; hadn’t received proper veterinary care. |
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11/6/09 North Carolina:
Owner of seized horses ordered to help pay costs: Woman
ordered to help Cumberland County pay for boarding horses while she
awaits trial on animal cruelty charges. County paying $5,901/mo to keep
horses. |
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11/06/09 DakotaFarmer.com:
Horse Market Collapses.
No sales and negative sales are common in the Dakotas in
the wake of U.S. slaughter plant closings:
Colts bringing as little as $10-$50 each. Working horses selling
for about half of what they used to. Older horses sometimes don't
sell at all. Owners can end up in hole after paying auction fees. |
|
11/5/09 Oklahoma:
Rebuilding spirit in Guthrie's ailing horses: 35 abused,
neglected and abandoned horses
at facility. Rescue says horse dumping a big problem.
(photos) |
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11/4/09 TheHorse.com:
Colorado Horse Rescue, Days End join unwanted horse group: Number
of unwanted horses still at discouraging level.
Days End has 20 years experience with abused and neglected
equines. |
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11/3/09 Texas:
Woman charged with neglecting horses sentenced to jail:
Charges stem from
rescue of 57
horses. Also ordered to pay horse rescues for expenses incurred |
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11/3/09 Oregon:
Shelley Wilder found guilty in horse neglect case:
Two horses found suffering from wounds, in addition to be emaciated. |
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11/3/09 Washington:
Sultan woman charged with neglecting horses:
Facing five counts of first-degree animal cruelty
for neglecting at least 10 horses. |
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11/2/09 Texas:
Liberty County horses awarded to Houston SPCA: To save
horse, it must undergo surgery estimated at $2,500. Repairs to feet,
with farrier bills estimated at $8,000 a year.
(photo) |
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11/2/09
Cumberland County to auction off seized horses: County
seized pasture horses about a month ago, costing about $200/wk to feed.
County cannot afford much longer |
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11/2/09 South Carolina:
Adoptions on hold again. Bible camp owner files another legal challenge
to animal cruelty charges: County has spent more than
$50,000 taking care of confiscated horses, including 14 stallions. |
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~ October Unemployment 10.2% ~ |
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10/31/09 Oklahoma:
Helping Oklahoma animals takes teaching: Myth that farm
animals can be left alone in pastures to forage for themselves. |
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10/31/09 California:
Two abandoned horses find home at sanctuary:
San Diego County Department of Animal Services placed animals at
rescue after they were declared abandoned.
Nonprofit sanctuary relies on volunteers to care for about two dozen
equines. |
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10/28/09 Missouri:
Bob Barker donates $1 million to Drury for animal rights professorship:
New
professorship to Patricia McEachern, a French professor, who will work
full time to develop the nation's first undergraduate program in animal
rights. |
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10/27/09 TheHorse.com:
Government to study unwanted horse issues:
Government Accountability Office to examine how horse processing plant
closures have affected equine welfare. Ordered by U.S. Senate
Appropriations' Committee; due March 2010. |
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10/27/09 Virginia:
Horse to be in Hanover sheriff’s office auction Nov. 4: 2-year-old
colt up for grabs. Owner behind on bills, trainer can no longer care for
animal for free. |
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10/27/09 Montana:
Rolling Dog Ranch to receive ASPCA award: Henry Bergh Award
to Steve Smith and Alayne Marker. Couple founded 160-acre ranch nine
years ago. |
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10/27/09 Alabama:
County Commission OKs measure on some rescued animals:
Farm animals recovered after drug bust, including two horses, caused
county commission to revise way it handles rescued animals. Shelter not
designed for large animals. |
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10/26/09 Pennsylvania:
Officials await veterinary report; no charges in alleged mistreatment of
horses: Four horses now at rescue farm in Cochranton;
being treated for anemia and parasites. At least two have injuries. All
quarantined for rhinovirus infection. |
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10/26/09 New York:
A home for the sanctuary: Sanctuary nearly at capacity for
farm species. Waiting list of animals to come to sanctuary. Need for
adoptive homes greater than ever. |
|
10/26/09 Connecticut:
Branchville estate is animals' paradise:
20-acre property home to 140 animals. Owners devoted their wealth and
property to tending to abused and abandoned
animals, providing permanent home. Staff of seven maintains sanctuary. |
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10/26/09 TheHorse.com/Texas:
Seized Texas horses returned to owner: JP orders SPCA
to return 30 horses to owner; ordered owner to pay SPCA $12,000 for
care. |
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10/25/09 North Dakota:
Horse group claims it owns Nokota name, but another one says ‘Neigh!’:
Two groups claim trademark, at odds over horses within national park. |
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10/25/09 Louisiana:
Abused horses that were seized, to be sold: According to
sheriff, two horses seized from Frierson area will be sold if no bond is
posted against the animals. |
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10/25/09 Oregon:
Horses find home in Forest Grove: Two horses seized in March
have been adopted by family that formerly leased horses. Decided time
was right to become horse owners since moving to place that has pasture.
Thoroughly enjoying being horse people. |
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10/25/09 North Dakota:
Local man still hospitalized after wild-horse auction:
Man injured during sale expected to be released from hospital tomorrow. |
|
10/25/09 North Dakota:
Groups in legal dispute over horse breed: Two groups tangled
in legal dispute over rights to Nokota name. |
|
10/24/09 North Dakota:
Wild horse takes a flying leap: Horse
named Bashful nearly jumped out of sales ring into auction arena. |
|
10/24/09 North Dakota:
Issues arise with TRNP wild horses at auction: One
horse tried to jump a fence, one escaped during loading, one died after
being loaded. |
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10/23/09 Tennessee:
Horses’ lives hang in the balance after suspected neglect:
Animal health and welfare officer received calls regarding
horses that were allegedly dumped
behind a home with field of weeds to graze and mud puddle serving as
water source. (photo) |
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10/23/09 Wyoming:
Roundup of wild horses approved: Fifteenmile Herd
Management Area approved for roundup to bring wild horse numbers down to
acceptable levels. Plans involves capturing 280 horses; returning about
70 mature animals; removing remainder. |
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10/22/09 North Dakota:
Wild horse roundup `Went perfectly': 85 horses released
back into park; approximately same number will be sold at auction. First
time park horses given contraceptive vaccine to limit herd growth. |
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10/22/09 Florida:
Hernando nonprofit animal sanctuary suffers fiscal woes:
Animal Services supervisor reported horses weakened from severe
malnutrition struggling to stand. Animal Services director says rescue
overwhelmed, struggling financially, consistently failed to provide
adequate care for animals. |
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10/22/09 Florida:
Abandoned horse in Gadsden
County euthanized after condition deteriorates:
Horse abandoned at Gadsden County
Animal Shelter euthanized after it was found on its side. |
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10/21/09 Oregon:
Rescued horses now have new home: Family adopts pair of
horses found in emaciated; one with large growth on leg. Owners charged
with animal neglect. |
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10/21/09 Mississippi:
Horses seized in alleged abuse case: Case of alleged
animal abuse in Lauderdale County has led to seizure of horses.
(video) |
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10/21/09 Wyoming:
Film on mustangs will air this weekend: Pryor Mountain
wild horses featured in Ginger Kathrens film premiering on PBS. |
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10/21/09 North Dakota:
'Nokota' title causes dispute: U.S. District Judge has
issued temporary restraining order blocking Nokota Horse Association,
Inc. from registering or promoting park horses as “Nokota.” |
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10/21/09 North Dakota:
Wild horses still coming in at park: Roundup proceeding
well, no injuries to horses. Park staff hopes to have all 165 horses to
chutes by end of day. |
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10/20/09 Oregon:
Horses rescued from neglect now have new home: Vet clinic
performed surgery on one horse and provided a month of rehabilitative
care at equine medical center for drastically reduced rates. |
|
10/20/09 Arkansas:
Group works to rehabilitate seized animals: Colt
diagnosed by vet as having severely stunted growth from malnutrition,
has long road ahead of him. |
|
10/20/09 Wyoming:
BLM gathers mustangs in Wyoming: 192 wild horses in
McCullough Peaks herd gathered. 94 up for adoption. Remainder returned
to range. |
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10/20/09 Montana:
Plan to put horses on ranch comes under fire:
Concerns expressed about BLM plan to put as many as 1,500 wild horses on
ranch within Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Natural Resources
Conservation Service data suggests ranch can support maximum of 375
horses during seven-month growing season. |
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10/20/09 North Dakota:
Wild horses get pregnancy check: First
time contraceptive being used to hold down herd numbers.
(video) |
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10/19/09 North Dakota:
Horse roundup begins: Feral horse roundup in Theodore
Roosevelt National Park South Unit started. Park officials and animal
experts plan to round up 165 head, reducing herd to about 70 to 75
animals. |
|
10/19/09 Virginia:
Horse rescue operation saves hundreds: During 20 years,
Equine Rescue League has rescued and placed hundreds of horses, relying
solely on charitable contributions for support. Currently has 22
available for adoption. |
|
10/19/09 Utah:
Southern Utah animal groups caring for ailing,
abandoned horse; public input sought on a name:
Horse
found abandoned on Old Highway 91. Several
rescue groups have joined to nurse horse back to health, none equipped
to rescue a horse. |
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10/17/09 Nevada:
Wild horse defenders criticize plan to manage mustangs, urge removal of
cattle in West. Wild horse plan rekindles cattle grazing debate:
Horse defenders working to save romantic symbol of American West
unhappy with proposal to move mustangs to preserves in Midwest and East.
They want livestock removed to make room for mustangs. BLM spokesman
says livestock grazing is an authorized use of the lands.. |
|
10/17/09 TheNewYorkTimes.com:
New homes and new hope for some neglected horses:
Agency has spent $82,000 treating, feeding and finding homes for 96 head
of horses from Paragallo farm. (photos) |
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10/16/09 New York Times:
Before you know it, they’ll be on the subway:
Deer driven out of much of Manhattan by deforestation during
Revolutionary era returning to city over last 15 years. Deer migrate
toward food as they “eat themselves out of habitat upstate,” says
naturalist for parks department. They could harm the ecosystem. |
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10/16/09 New York Times:
Culls expand as the deer chomp away: Deer suburban scourge:
eating flowers, stripping brush, hitting or being struck by cars,
putting people at risk of Lyme disease. Bowhunters and sharpshooters to
cull herds. Conservationists running up against animal rights advocates
who feel killing deer offensive. New Jersey officials say culling works,
an effective way to shrink deer population and revive forest
undergrowth. |
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10/16/09 California:
Neglected horses to be adopted by nonprofit: According
to San Diego County Department of Animals Services, two neglected
horses found abandoned in East County will be adopted by
nonprofit equine shelter. |
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10/16/09 Oklahoma:
Two injured in collision with runaway horses on Tulsa highway:
Police say 20 to 30 horses got loose from pasture and wandered
onto highway in early morning. Before police could close highway, two
vehicles struck horses.
(photo) (video) |
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10/16/09 Wyoming:
County seizes 4 neglected horses: Sweetwater County
Sheriff's Office seized four horses left neglected in corrals. Patrol
deputies, animal control officers, and a county range officer collected
horses and transported them to care facility. |
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10/16/09 Wyoming:
BLM begins another horse roundup: Plans
for removing 115 animals and returning 85 to range. Some mares will be
given birth control treatment in attempt to slow herd growth. Wild horse
advocates calling on BLM to reduce number of horses culled. |
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10/16/09 Florida:
Local equine business owners arrested on horse cruelty
charges: Two arrested on animal cruelty charges after
starving horses found on property, face charges of confinement of
animals without sufficient food or water. Nine horses transported; one
euthanized by veterinarian. Donations sought for care.
(photo) (more
photos) |
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10/16/09 TheHorse.com:
New Hampshire equine rescue gets help from new reality TV show:
Show provides renovation worth $30,000. E.P.O.N.A. home
to 14 horses rescued from slaughter, euthanasia, foreclosure, or abuse. |
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10/15/09 Indiana:
Shadarobah - bringing a better future to abused and neglected horses:
Since September 2008, 55 horses nursed back to health. Currently has ten
horses up for adoption; housing 28. Donations and volunteers sought.
(photos) |
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10/14/09 Illinois:
Mac the horse, feared to be abandoned, has
a home for now: Found by police responding to traffic
stop.
(photos) |
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10/14/09 Illinois:
State seeks more money from owner convicted in horse
abuse case: Judge initially ruled
owner to pay $14,000 in expenses for care of 14 animals. State's
Attorney asking for $68,000 because more horses were seized later for
total of more than 70 head. Legality of seizures questioned. |
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10/14/09 Texas:
Owner awaits horse decision: Sheriff’s
office called to pasture after motorist noticed dead horse. 22 other
animals alive but weak and malnourished.
(photo) |
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10/14/09 Montana:
Horse slaughter making headlines again: State representative
Ed Butcher continues to move forward with agenda, courting foreign
markets.
(video) |
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10/14/09 South Dakota:
Horses seized from farm near Spencer:
McCook County Sheriff’s Office assisted with seizure of 12 horses now
housed at rescue in Sioux Falls. |
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10/14/09 Montana:
Sponsor of Montana horse slaughter law seeks investor:
Sponsor of state law that aims to promote construction of horse
slaughter plant said he's courting Chinese investors. Hardin, Conrad and
Wolf Point have expressed interest in hosting a plant. |
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10/14/09 Montana:
Ballantine dog breeder gets help from volunteers. Kapsa complies;
animals in foster homes: Volunteers removed a goat,
four horses and more than a dozen dogs. Animals in foster homes; could
stay there indefinitely. |
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10/13/09 Massachusetts:
Blue Hills Riding Center closes; Record number of horses at MSCPA:
Organization hosting record number: 59 surrendered so far this
year. |
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10/13/09 Oregon:
Horse neglect in Central Oregon proves costly:
Sheriff's offices in Jefferson and Crook counties say horse welfare
calls in increasing. Costs and follow-up challenging.Prefer to develop
work plan with horse owner and check on animals later. |
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10/13/09 Florida:
Gadsden officials investigating sickly mare: Officials
investigating condition and ownership of horse
abandoned at county animal shelter. |
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10/13/09 Texas:
Adopt a horse, of course: Since January, 92 horses
rescued by Four Winds, all result of sheriffs’ department interventions.
Some, not all, attributed to economic factors. Foster homes always
needed. |
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10/12/09 Florida:
Gadsden County residents furious over abandoned
malnourished horse UPDATE. Malnourished
horse shows up anonymously at Gadsden
County animal shelter. Folks in the area questioning commissioner's
involvement. (video) |
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10/12/09 BrownfieldAgNews.com:
Experts advise those left with unwanted horses: Two
experts weighed in on University of Illinois Extension teleconference to
discuss humane and legal issues surrounding
abandoned horse issue. (audio) |
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10/12/09 New Jersey:
Mylestone Equine Rescue open house in Pohatcong Township
draws large crowd despite dropping donations due to economy:
Farm has 33 horses, more than usual. Receiving "record number" of calls
for assistance. People losing homes and farms,
horses kept in backyards sometimes end up getting abandoned. |
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10/11/09 Nebraska:
Thayer County drops neglect charges in horse case:
Court to
dismiss two counts of abandonment or cruel neglect of animals
involving 38
horses found severely malnourished and near death.. |
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10/11/09 Oregon:
Jury: NB woman is guilty of horse abuse:
Jury found woman guilty on one count of first-degree animal abuse and 10
counts of second-degree animal neglect in connection with abuse of
Tennessee Walkers. |
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10/11/09 TheHorse.com:
Horse rescues prepare for long winter ahead:
Calls from owners needing help spike in fall. Numbers exceptionally high
this year. Rescue fears they will be overwhelmed by winter influx.
NorCal Rescue getting 10 phone calls/day; expect it to get worse.
Maryland rescue closing, exhausted personal resources caring for horses
seized by authorities. |
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10/11/09 ThePoliceNews.Net / Texas:
More horses seized in Montgomery County: JP
signed warrant to remove five animals. Investigation indicated animals'
owners had gone out of town and arranged from someone to care for
animals. That person failed to do so. |
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10/10/09 Nevada:
Elko County Commissioners oppose wild horse refuge:
Commissioners
reaffirmed opposition to proposed wild horse refuge at Winecup-Gamble
Ranch; voted 4-1 to send letter to Sens. Harry Reid and John Ensign and
Interior Department opposing ranch's proposal to accept thousands of
mustangs. |
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10/10/09 North Dakota:
Downturn in the horse market: Closure of horse-slaughter
plants in U.S. and longest recession since World War II combine to
create glut in horse market. Sales yard manager notes prices down nearly
50 percent from two years ago. This year's colts worth between $0-$50.
Older horses that went for $400-$500 now between $150-$200. |
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10/10/09 Oregon:
Jury: NB woman is guilty of horse abuse: Guilty of
first-degree animal abuse and 10 counts of second-degree animal neglect.
Defense attorney admitted he wasn't surprised by outcome, considering
photographic evidence, witness testimony, veterinarians, law
enforcement, animal control officers and those who cared for horses. |
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10/9/09 Oregon:
Jury weighs horse abuse case: Owner says she jumped through
every hoop presented by animal control. Vet and deputy
testified she didn’t provide minimal care. |
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10/9/09 Virginia:
Update: Albemarle County Police seize malnourished
Keswick horses:
Police confirm that animalcControl seized two malnourished horses.
Animals
recovering at a rescue shelter
in Richmond. (photo) |
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10/09/09 Montana:
State Web site lists found livestock: Officials say new system and
changes in law could save agency $6,000 annually. With
horse abandonment on the increase, costs of
boarding animals and publishing notices was quickly adding up. |
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10/09/09 Texas:
SPCA of Texas awarded custody of five starving horses:
Judge awards custody of five starving horses to SPCA at custody
hearing. Restitution in the amount of $3,134 awarded to SPCA. |
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10/9/09 ThePoliceNews.Net / Texas:
Judge rules in case of neglected horses:
Justice of Peace awarded two horses to SPCA. Owner ordered to pay $8,035 for
care from time of their seizure until court date. |
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10/08/09 Texas:
Jim Wells couple loses custody of seized animals:
Thirty five malnourished horses, pigs, chickens, dogs, and cats in state
custody after being seized. Investigators found emaciated horses that
could barely stand and carcass of dead horse. |
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10/8/09 Arizona:
'Hunks' help out horse-rescue group:
Sale of "Hunks & Horses" calendar benefits horse rescue facility caring
for abused, neglected and abandoned horses. |
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10/8/09 Oregon:
Horses' care in question: Horse facing abuse and
neglect charges after deputies and animal control officers
seized nine underweight Tennessee Walking Horses. |
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10/8/09 Florida:
Neighbors worry about animals that
were left behind: Owner
packed up and moved out of state, leaving behind seven horses and a
goat. (video) |
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10/7/09 Oregon:
Molalla: Horse in neglect case in need of new home:
Seeking home for horse seized in December 2008
animal neglect case. Needs patient owner. Not ideal for child.
Would be content as pasture horse. Does not interact well with other
geldings. |
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10/7/09 Washington, D.C.:
Mustangs would go to areas in Midwest, East, interior
secretary says. Wild horses may be sent to preserves: Interior
Secretary and BLM Director urge Congress to authorize seven wild-horse
preserves. Two federally-owned preserves
would cost about $92 million to buy and build. |
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10/6/09 USAToday:
South Florida sees rise in illegal horse meat market:
Selling and eating horse meat legal in many states. Steal horses and
slaughtering them improperly is not. |
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10/6/09 Kansas:
Mystery horse turns up at stable:
Family looking for owner of
horse that showed up in stable, hopes
he/she comes forward and claims it. (video) |
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10/6/09 Nebraska:
Neb. lawmakers hear of need for horse disposal: State
lawmakers told of growing need for low-cost disposal of unwanted horses
in state, given restrictions against horse slaughter.
State Sen. Russ Karpisek said legislation will be introduced
that would allow authorities to act faster in confiscating neglected
horses. |
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10/03/09 Indiana:
Fundraiser to aid 38 rescued horses: 37
neglected, starving horses confiscated by Adams County Sheriff’s
Department in August. Expenses for care exceeds $10,000. County
seeking people willing to foster the horses until case is resolved. |
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10/03/09 Louisiana:
More charges: Pineville man facing animal cruelty, bad check charges:
Initially arrested and charged with one count of cruelty to animals, now
charged with 13 counts of animal cruelty. Sheriff's office says horses doing better since they
were seized. They remain in parish custody; are being cared for at
contracted farm. (photo) |
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10/2/09 Nebraska:
State lawmakers want to resolve horse dilemma:
State Ag Committee working on solution to increasing numbers
of horses in state falling into neglected, unwanted and
abandoned categories. Fillmore County
dealing with 35 horses confiscated in July. Five have died. Spent nearly $7,500 caring for herd. Heated barn needed for winter for seven. |
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10/2/09 Michigan:
Michigan horse torture case set for Feb. 1 trial: Trial
for horse owner and employee expected to last two weeks. Animal control
seized 69 horses in 2007. |
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10/2/09 Pennsylvania:
SPCA removes horses from home: Two malnourished horses
confiscated. Owner willingly
surrendered them. Another horse and two dogs also deemed in poor
condition, but owner extended remainder of weekend to seek medical care
for them. |
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10/1/09 TheHorse.com:
Horse rescues get creative to combat donation recession:
Rescues trying to attract financial support. Most all rescues full; donations are
down. With arrival of winter, will see more horses in bad situations
needing care. |
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10/1/09 Colorado:
Weld County woman faces charges involving poor care of
horses: Responsible for horses since her father moved
out of state last year, woman arrested on animal-cruelty charges for
neglecting horses to the point of starvation. Free on $5,000
bond.
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10/1/09 Illinois:
Police looking for owners of two neglected horses:
Search for two horses,
possibly dumped and showing signs of
neglect, ended when one was struck and killed by a car. Animal control
trying to locate owner.
|
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10/1/09 West Virginia:
Animal cruelty case dismissed: Lack of evidence cited
as reason. Humane officer found dead horse and another allegedly
starving on property. |
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10/1/09 Colorado:
Horses seized on cruelty case in Weld County: Sheriff’s
deputies and animal control officers responded to report of neglected
and starving horses. Three horses found in severe stages of starvation.
One horse euthanized prior to deputies arrival, other two
examined and scored by a veterinarian at 1.0 and 2.5. |
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10/1/09 Montana:
BLM eyes land near Ennis for wild horses:
Spanish Q Ranch may become home to 1,500 wild
horses. Plan open for public comment calls for transporting horses
from BLM land across West to leased pasture. |
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10/1/09 Wyoming:
Former BLM worker accused of cruelty, property
destruction. Man faces charges in horse case: Former
BLM worker facing seven felony and misdemeanor counts in connection with
deaths of three horses at holding facility. |
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October 2009 Western Horseman: Enough Already. How
will breed registries restore balance to an overpopulated horse market? |
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~ September Unemployment 9.8% ~ |
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9/30/09 Montana:
Obstacles many for horse plant:
State law to encourage construction of
horse slaughter plant in Montana takes effect this week.
2006 law prohibits USDA from
providing inspection for horse slaughter plants. |
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9/30/09 Illinois:
Teleconference on abandoned
horses set: Growing problem of
abandoned horses focus of informational teleconference
co-sponsored by U of Illinois Extension and U of Wisconsin Extension.
People facing dilemma of
horses being abandoned at boarding
facilities, sale barns, riding venues, in countryside and on range. |
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9/29/09 Pennsylvania:
Starving horses seized from Schuylkill County farm:
State police seized five horses from farm and charged owner with animal
cruelty. Witnesses reported emaciated horses, trash and manure-filled
stalls. Equine Protection Network caring for horses and is in need of
donations to offset cost of extensive medical care, board and feed.
Horses will be available for adoption soon (photo) |
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9/29/09 Virginia:
Horse found tied to tree in Suffolk euthanized this
morning: One of four horses
found tied to a tree over weekend euthanized because of its condition.
Property owner where animals were found did not own the
animals. Surviving animals being cared for by Animal Control. |
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9/29/09 Wyoming:
BLM employees faces charges in 3 shooting deaths. Arrest made in horse
kills: Authorities unaware of motive for shootings. |
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9/29/09 Virginia:
Four emaciated horses, pony seized: Four
abandoned horses and a pony seized. When
officials arrived, horses were tied to a tree; left with water, but no
food. Some of the animals appeared emaciated. Owner located. |
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9/29/09 Montana:
Last of dogs seized from Ballantine breeder placed in homes:
Dogs seized from breeder last year either placed in permanent or
temporary foster homes. Between 70 and 80 in Montana; 225 adopted by
people in other states; 55 in temporary foster homes. About 250
volunteers helped with rescue. |
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9/28/09 Florida:
Horse abandoned on St. Lucie County airport
property to be sold: A 22-year-old
horse abandoned, left behind, after 29-acre parcel acquired by
airport. Owner moved, unable to find a new home for horse. County agreed
to find it a home. |
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9/27/09 California:
A healing place for horses and people: Many animals
rescued were abused, abandoned, neglected, or on the way to
slaughterhouse. Monthly membership of less than $200 entitles family
full access to horses on ranch as often as they like. That amount pays
monthly cost of feed and basic necessities for one horse. |
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9/26/09 Wyoming:
Pryor Mountain mustangs sold to the highest bidders: Some
horses didn't draw minimum $125 bid, eventually all 57 mustangs were
taken. A 19-year-old stallion drew highest bid of $2,500; several others
went for more than $1,000. Prices good because of interest in Pryor
herd. |
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9/26/09 North Carolina:
Ride for the Horse to be held Oct 11: Rescue league
took in record number of abused, neglected, and abandoned equines in
2008-2009. Foster homes, long-term adoptive homes, and donations of
money or services badly needed to help rescue operations meet growing
need |
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9/26/09 Pennsylvania:
Five horses taken from Orwigsburg property:
Four more horses remain on property. Animal cruelty charges pending
against owner who has history of neglecting animals. Equine group
looking for homes or donations. Have spent over $1,000 for care in the
first day. Will cost about $10,000 a month to care for them. |
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9/26/09 Michigan:
Horse torture case not over: Animal-torture cases back
in County Circuit Court after Michigan Supreme Court decided not to hear
appeals. Decision means county will not have to pay owner for lost
property. County seized 69 horses in 2007, saying conditions were unsafe
and unsanitary. Herd grew to more than 80 after foaling season. |
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9/25/09 Pennsylvania:
Schuylkill horses surrendered due to neglect:
Owner surrendered five horses that were not being fed
properly Vet said one animal probably breaking down muscles in order to
survive. |
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9/25/09 West Virginia:
No search warrant ends starving horse case:
Animal cruelty case fell apart in court
because humane officer did not get a search warrant before seizing a
starving horses.
(photo) |
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9/25/09 Indiana:
5-hour benefit for horses: Effort to raise money to
feed and care for 38 horses seized by court order. Horses housed at
fairgrounds will be sent to various places around county, according to
plan by county officials. Criminal proceedings continue against owner.
Monetary donations accepted |
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9/25/09 Washington:
King County to end animal control services. King County
plans to end animal control services and close shelters in Kent and
Bellevue to save money: 32 cities pay $5.6 million/year in
fees, $1.5 million short of covering costs. Six-month transition for
cities to find new contractor for animal services. |
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9/25/09 Wyoming:
Prison program provides way for public to adopt gentle horses from BLM.
Prisoners, horses learn together: Many similarities between
horses brought from the wild and inmates off the streets. BLM uses
prison program to help control Wyoming's wild-horse herds; public gets
good deal on an animal. |
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9/25/09 Montana:
Mustangs big part of Crow lore: Crow historian sought
out for his knowledge of Pryor mustangs. |
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9/25/09 North Dakota:
TRNP mustangs to be auctioned: Park rangers plan to
remove about 90 young horses from herd. Park considers horses feral;
maintains herd as demonstration of open range era when Theodore
Roosevelt and others ran ranches in what is now park. |
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9/24/09 Arizona:
With
HEART, horses get a new start: Small army of people work at
5-acre rescue, where costs run somewhere between $3,000 and $4,000 per
month. That amount does not include medical care or surgery, which can
run up to $10,000. |
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9/24/09 TheHorse.com:
More than 200 Horses Adopted Through TheHorse.com Service: Launched
in November 2008, adoption service is bulletin board where owners can
list any Thoroughbred or Standardbred offered for free to a good home.
Currently
116 Thoroughbreds and
20 Standardbreds listed. |
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9/24/09 North Dakota:
Birth control planned for wild horses: Theodore
Roosevelt National Park wild horses to be rounded up next month. About
90 head will be sold at auction. For the first time, about 25 mares will
be given a contraceptive, administered by dart gun, to prevent
pregnancy. TRNP park has about 165 wild horses. Ideal population is
between 60 and 90. |
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9/23/09 Virginia:
Gloucester animal cruelty trial ends today: Seven of
eight horses seized ranged from very underweight to thin, with just one
in acceptable range of weight. Besides a year in jail and $2,500 fine,
owner faces estimated bill of $42,000 County will spend boarding and
caring for animals. (photo) |
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9/23/09 Oregon:
Central Point woman pleads guilty to horse abuse.
Authorities found one horse dead, and four seriously ill in August 2008:
Remainder of herd survived deplorable conditions. |
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9/23/09 Illinois:
Carriage drivers guilty of mistreating horses:
Two former carriage convicted them of mistreating their horses. A third
driver was acquitted. |
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9/23/09 Oregon:
Six horses seized from Crescent-area property:
Klamath Humane Society investigators seized six horses Friday; need
assistance in getting the emancipated horses back to health. Owner had
been urged for weeks to take care of animals. Local Humane Society
working with the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office on case. |
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9/23/09 Oklahoma:
Deputies seize neglected horses: Oklahoma County Sheriff's
Office investigating case of animal cruelty. Deputy reported finding six
horses, some in very poor health. Owner released custody to sheriff's
office; animals taken to a rescue facility. |
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9/23/09 Arkansas:
Local animal welfare organization seizes 4 horses again
from pasture:
Four horses, including a
colt whose growth has been severely stunted, seized by sheriff’s
deputies and a local animal welfare organization. Second time the horses
have been taken from their owners. All four were seized in August 2008;
returned to owners by a judge two months later. |
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9/23/09
MontgomeryCountyPoliceNews.Com / Texas:
Starving horses seized: Livestock
Officers spent most of the day preparing and seizing two horses that
were very thin; in extremely poor health.
Owner had been feeding them day-old bread.
(video) |
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9/23/09 Louisiana:
Malnourished horses seized near Latanier; suspect arrested:
Owner arrested and charged with animal cruelty.
(photos) |
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9/22/09 Texas:
SPCA of Texas and Kaufman County Sheriff seize starving
horse from property in Kaufman County: Mare
dangerously emaciated and in need of immediate care. Owners not willing
to work with law enforcement officials. SPCA of Texas has several horses
available for adoption; encourages public to consider adopting a horse.
In effort to find homes for horses currently available, offering 50% off
adoption fee through Oct. 4 |
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9/22/09 Vermont:
State vet testifies on neglect; horse likely to be euthanized:
Horse among 39 animals allegedly neglected will have to be euthanized, a
state veterinarian testified during trial. Bill estimated to be at least
$42,000 to care for animals after they were seized. Gloucester County
has been paying the bills but is seeking reimbursement. |
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9/22/09 Louisiana:
Warrant issued for Pineville man after malnourished horses rescued in
Rapides Parish: Pineville man warned in August about
conditions his horses were in. Rapides Parish sheriff’s deputies seized
14 horses today. (photos) |
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9/22/09 Wyoming:
Wild horses available for adoption: Wild horses gathered
from Muskrat Basin and Dishpan Butte Herd Management Areas near Lander
will available for $25 in Rock Springs on Sat., Sept. 26. |
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9/21/09 Florida:
Collier DAS takes abandoned horse, looks
for new home: Animal control caring for
abandoned horse since Sept. 10, when
neighbors reported situation. Owner left it behind in April. Neighbors
had been taking care of it. (video) |
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9/21/09 Louisiana:
Six horses seized:
Owner/alleged offender released horses to sheriff’s department and
Livestock Brand Commission. They will be sold at public auction with
proceeds used to cover costs of impoundment, veterinary exams,
transportation and care. |
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9/21/09 Louisiana:
Horses reportedly malnourished in Haughton: Four horses
obviously not being taken care of, according to Bossier Parish Sheriff's
Office. Animals will go to public auction.
(video) |
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9/20/09 California:
Donation to go for new corral for Indio horse rescue group:
Coachella Valley Mounted Rangers will likely use funds to expand horse
rescue organization. Organization owns 40 acres; is using 20 acres to
house at least 27 horses. |
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9/19/09
Mulford in a war of words with former horse owners:
Operating what’s known as a retirement
farm, 10 horses relatively healthy on adequate pasture, another 10
underfed and suffering from various illnesses, ranging from skin
conditions to broken bones. About 20 dead and decomposing horses found
on property. |
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9/19/09 Texas:
Officials seize starving horses: Oil field pumper
reported starving animals among 15 horses on a 50-acre tract. Owner
arrested on cruelty to livestock. horses. Confiscated horses being
housed at county arena. (photo) |
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9/19/09 North Carolina:
Cops charge Buncombe man with cruelty to horses:
According to documents filed at county magistrate's office, animal
control officer first responded in July to investigate report of a
neglected horse. After follow up visits, deputies seized three
horses and arrested man, charging him with neglecting two horses on
property.
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9/19/09 Florida:
Animal Services looking for new homes for 2 dozen rescued horses:
When Animal Services removed horses from farm, approximately half were
400 pounds to 500 pounds underweight. Animals now available for
adoption. They range in age from 7 months to 19 years.
(photo) |
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9/18/09 Florida:
Abandoned horse headed to animal shelter:
Collier County has its first
abandoned horse, left behind when owners moved.
(video) |
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9/18/09 Nevada:
Ranch unveils horse refuge plan: Winecup Gamble Ranch Manager
will present proposal for wild horse sanctuary to Elko County
Commissioners. At Sept. 3 meeting, commission voted against potential
sanctuary which would encompass 250,000 acres of private property and
750,000 acres maintained by BLM. Proposal states ranch could initially
support between 8,000 and 10,000 horses; if BLM and ranch devoted more
resources, sanctuary could support between 15,000 and 17,000 horses. |
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9/18/09 Indiana:
Rescued horses improve. Foal born at 4-H barn: Judge
approved motion by Adams County to find temporary homes for 38 horses
rescued by police last month. Owner charged him with 14 counts of animal
cruelty, based on a veterinarian's assessments. |
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9/18/09 Wisconsin:
Down economy is making things tough on horses, their owners:
Cost of owning horses makes them a luxury. Rescue facilities filling up
and struggling to operate on donations. Slaughter plants weren’t a great
solution to problem, but were an option. |
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9/18/09 Wisconsin:
Horse-seizing case continues; sheriff’s deputy files response to latest
lawsuit: Case involving 2003 seizure of a reportedly
starving horse has prompted several lawsuits filed on both sides. |
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9/18/09 New Jersey:
Mylestone Equine Rescue in Phillipsburg to host 10th
annual open house: Rescuing horses from abuse, neglect,
and slaughter since 1995. Currently has 33 horses under its care.
Adoptions and donations down; receiving a record number of calls from
horse owners needing help. In need of public donations to care for
unwanted horses and to help struggling horse owners. |
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9/18/09 California:
Local woman rallies support to save neglected horses:
Providing feed and veterinary care to 110 starving
horses; assisting with adoption of animals; helping rancher caring for
another 20 horses abandoned by owners.
Wants to build national support system for equines and owners; has
created a network of celebrities and animal welfare support groups.
Robert Duvall serves on nonprofit’s board. |
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9/18/09 Illinois:
Horse abuse case in jury’s hands.
Defendant says he
wasn’t aware of horses being neglected:
Owner of horses charged with one count of animal cruelty to 10 or
more horses; caretaker charged with one count of cruelty to 10 or more
animals. The two charged with animal abuse in connection with 16 horses
which allegedly did not receive adequate care. |
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9/16/09 TheHorse.com:
National Wild Horse Adoption Day aims for 1,000 homes:
35 events taking place nationwide Sept. 26. Around 3,700 mustangs
found adoptive homes in 2008--2,000 fewer than in 2005. |
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9/16/09 Florida:
Police: Teen admits to killing horse. Investigation into
horse killings continues: Teen allegedly confessed to
killing two horses--out of nearly 20 horses in string of slaughterings
since beginning of year.
(video) |
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9/16/09 Florida:
Seven horses malnourished at Hialeah ranch, SPCA says:
Seven horses rescued from Hialeah ranch after being found malnourished. |
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9/16/09 South Carolina:
Horse owner loses fight: Horses seized from Colleton County
Bible camp are still up for adoption after another round in court.
County Magistrate rejected appeals from former owner to get 47 horses
back. County has spent more than $60,000 so far nursing horses back to
health; has received about $5,000 in donations. |
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9/16/09 Wyoming:
Pryor Mountain horses up for adoption: 57 Pryor
Mountain wild horses up for adoption Sept. 26 at Britton Springs
corrals. Facility open Sept. 25 for viewing and registration. Group of
24 males and 33 females, including three mare-foal pairs, range in age
from 0-22 years. |
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9/15/09 Georgia:
Driver hits horse in Cobb; Police shoot horse: Police
euthanized horse after it was hit by a car. No word on why horse was
loose in area. |
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9/15/09 Michigan:
History of alleged abuse: Two men charged with cruelty
to animals for not providing adequate care for 16 horse:
sufficient food, water, shelter, sanitary conditions, exercise, and
veterinary medical attention. Michigan State Policeinitiated charges
after following up on a report of a dead horse. |
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9/14/09 Pennsylvania:
Local woman's passion, love saves many horses:
Started non-profit Lucky Star Horse Rescue and
Rehabilitation in 1989. Currently has seven horses, four of which are
hers and two of which are ready to be adopted. Caring for horses can be
very expensive; they often require veterinary attention and have to be
fed carefully. She's hoping people who also care about animals would be
willing to help out (financially). |
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9/13/09 Tennessee:
Mustang Alley: Rescue group a haven for
abandoned horses.
More than 170,000 horses are abandoned each year by their owners:
Refuge/rescue
operator also licensed
equine cruelty investigator. Has more than 50 acres to work with,
even that can’t support demand. Mustang Alley Horse Rescue has more than
20 horses housed on its grounds; spending
anywhere from $300 to $450 every two weeks on hay. |
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9/12/09 Colorado:
Seized horses now belong to state, judge rules: Judge
ruled horses seized by Weld County Sheriff's Office last week now belong
to commissioner of the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Ruling comes
after deputies seized 23 horses after owner threatened to kill them if
he was taken to jail. He faces a 90-day sentence for not cleaning up his
property |
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9/11/09 Washington:
Husband defends horses’ caretaker. His wife is accused of
animal cruelty, but Ryan Peterson says she loves her animals:
Woman had taken some horses on as rescue animals
and was breeding others for sale. One euthanized by veterinarians in
June. Animal control officers visited farm at least six times in July
and August. Of 18 horses, nine appeared underweight; many sick. Foal’s
large head and small body evidence animal’s growth was stunted because
of inadequate nutrition. |
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9/10/09 Washington:
Abused Animals
removed from Sultan area farm. Owner arrested: 10
thoroughbreds, including mares, foals,
fillies and stallion,
removed from property. Woman who reportedly was
trying to run a horse breeding business was booked into Snohomish County
Jail for investigation of first-degree animal cruelty. |
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9/10/09 Washington, D.C.:
2009 Unwanted Horses Survey now available in hard copy:
The 2009 Unwanted Horses Survey now available in hard copy; can still be
downloaded at no cost. The hard copy is $10. Survey conducted from
November 2008 to January 2009 by independent market research company.
More than 23,000 horse owners, equine industry stakeholders, rescue and
retirement facilities and non-horse owners participated. |
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9/9/09 TheHorse.com:
Former owners of seized retired polo ponies sought:
Orange County, Va., Animal Control Officers removed 10 allegedly
malnourished horses from property owned by Polo Pony Retirement
Foundation in response to neighbor’s complaint about condition.
Investigators also found 20 unburied horse carcasses on property. |
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9/9/09 Kentucky:
Kentucky horse and cattle organizations partner to provide education:
Poor economy finds increase
in number of complaints received by animal control and peace officers
concerning care and well-being of livestock. Kentucky Horse Council and
Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association teaming up again to offer Livestock
Investigation Training for Kentucky officials. |
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9/9/09 Texas:
Owner of horses seized
plans to fight back.
Owner wants three horses returned:
Friend says owner has had the animals less than a year
and has worked hard to get them better.
(video) |
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9/9/09 Montana:
Horse roundup halted: BLM ended wild horse roundup in Pryor
Mountains seven days after it started, and began releasing animals back
onto the 38,000-acre range. Of an estimated 188 horses, 146 were rounded
up. Of those gathered, 57 will be put up for adoption, three of them
mares with foals. No major injuries; no horses died. Since 1971, 23
horse roundups have been conducted on the range. |
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9/9/09 Montana:
Noted geneticist gives his two bits on significance of Pryor Mountain
mustangs: Gus Cothran, professor at Texas A&M
University who specializes in horse genetics, said his views are
sometimes distorted to suit the needs of special interests. He says,
"There's always a greater risk when you reduce the herd, but you have to
balance that with the environmental issues." |
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September 2009 Lane Report:
Haven for all horses.
Kentucky Equine Humane Center is a
unique adoption agency:
72-acre farm operates like cat/dog shelter, accepting horses,
donkeys, mules. Horses come from
across Kentucky; many have had little or no handling. Has taken in more
than 400 equines since 2007; placed more than 200.
In mid-August, housed 35 horses (maximum capacity is 45-50). Last
winter, accepted 7-8 horses a week on average. With summer grazing,
abandoned horses numbers declined. Exec. director believes
problem of Kentucky horses being turned loose to fend for themselves is
bigger than many realize. |
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9/8/09 Kentucky:
A horse in the yard? You've got to be kidding!
Metro Animal Care Services received call from a man who woke up and
found pony in his yard. Nobody has come forward to claim him.
(photo) |
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9/8/09 Montana:
Wild horse roundup captures 131 mustangs: Fed officials
say they will complete a wild horse roundup along Montana-Wyoming border
within next few days. As of Monday, BLM contractors had gathered 131
horses as part of agency's effort to reduce size of herd on Pryor
Mountain National Wild Horse Range. Critics say actions threaten to ruin
genetics of herd descended from animals brought to North America by
Spanish conquistadors. |
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9/8/09 Florida:
Brevard woman alleges owner neglecting horses: Woman
says owner of several horses neglecting them and wants authorities to
step in. Last week, one of the horses was found dead. |
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9/7/09 Illinois:
Horse shelter to hold auction to raise much needed funds:
Organizers hope to raise at least $40,000 to offset veterinarian and
therapeutic care costs horses require. Donations dwindling because of
economy. Shelter needs funds to maintain $3,000 monthly budget. Has
resources to house five horses at a time, with 25 horses on waiting
list. |
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9/5/09 Texas:
Arrest made in cruelty case: Resident
arrested, charged with having neglected two horses. Neighbors had been
attempting to care for animals but notified authorities when their
conditions deteriorated. Veterinarian euthanized one horse; the
surviving animal is in sheriff’s custody. |
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9/4/09 Montana:
Wild horse roundup: About 190 horses on
Pryor Mountains' Wild Horse Range--mostly desert--more than biologists
say range can sustain. One observer opposed to roundup said it was done
well; carried out with horses' health in mind.
(video) |
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9/4/09 Maryland:
Couple files appeal to fight horse abuse conviction. Windsor Mill couple
had been found guilty of animal cruelty:
As part of sentence,
couple ordered to serve three weekends in jail, fined $1,000 plus court
costs, ordered to pay $10,000 restitution to Baltimore County to cover
costs of boarding and caring for two surviving horses. |
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9/4/09 Montana:
Some wild horses released: Seventeen
Pryor Mountain mustangs returned to range Friday, one day after capture.
Eighteen horses being processed: taking hair for DNA testing and
providing mares a contraceptive. Of the 18, five kept for adoption. One
mare with foal in rough shape kept to be fed until healthier. |
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9/4/09 Colorado:
Targeted horses seized from Weld County man. Trenton Parker threatened
to have horses shot over zoning protest: County
officials seizing 24 "hot-blooded" Arabian stallions man has been
unable to sell.
(video) |
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9/3/09 Indiana:
Police investigating case of animal abuse in St. Joe
County:
Police
investigating after driver found horse unattended,
walking alongside road. Horse was severely malnourished and has since
died. (photo) |
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9/3/09 Montana:
Controversial roundup of mustangs begins in Pryor
Mountains: First Pryor Mountain mustangs rounded up.
Removal will be largest in herd's history, meant to reduce pressure on
habitat, which includes mountains and high desert that receive as little
as 6" of rain annually. BLM experts say range cannot support such a
large herd without ecological damage. Wild horse advocates claim horses
and range are doing fine. |
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9/3/09 South Carolina:
SC company sues in horse carriage dispute:
Carriage company fined after pleading guilty to violating Charleston
city regulations on maintaining horses is suing woman who was supposed
to care for animals. Lawsuit blames her for two horse's deaths boarded
with her. Newspaper reports she has moved to Mexico and cell phone
disconnected. |
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9/2/09 Texas:
SPCA of Texas and Hutchens Police Department Seize Five Starving Horses
from Boarding Stable in Dallas County:
Two mares, two
foals and one stud were housed at unattended boarding stable and not
being given appropriate food and water. All extremely underweight and
have severely overgrown hooves. SPCA
encourages
public to consider adopting a horse, will help make room for these
seized horses
. |
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9/2/09 Indiana:
Mission of mercy: Horse Rescue nurses neglected animals
back to good health: Since Jan. 1, 118 horses have come
through rescue. Is currently home to 15. About 350 horses have been
saved from starvation or neglect since rescue started five years ago. |
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9/2/09 Montana:
Wild-horse advocates fail to halt roundup: BLM to round
up herd of 190 animals and remove 70. Culled animals to be put up for
adoption. Those not adopted will be put in Nebraska holding facility.
There are 22,100 wild horses in long-term facilities; another 9,000 in
short-term facilities. An estimated 33,000 wild horses roam federal
lands in United States. |
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9/2/09 Montana:
Judge won’t bar wild horse roundup: Federal judge
denied wild horse advocates' request for temporary restraining order to
halt the roundup of Pryor Mountain's wild mustangs. |
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9/2/09 Connecticut:
The EQUUS Foundation announces 2009 grant awards:
Grants made to 49 charitable organizations that use the horse to benefit
the public; promote the horse's health and welfare; and elevate the
equestrian sport. |
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9/2/09 Wyoming:
Program brings out best in inmates, horses:
Wild horses brought to Wyoming Honor Farm minimum-security prison as
part of BLM adoption program. Horses undergo training by inmates for
about six to nine months. Provides trained wild horses to public as
way to move horses rounded up every three years. |
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9/2/09 Idaho:
Group says 3 horses being mistreated.
Silent Voices Equine Rescue looks to law
enforcement for help:
Evidence presented by concerned citizens
showed apparent continued lack of feeding of three horses subjected to
starvation and neglect since 2006, including past six months during
which local and state officials have been involved. |
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9/1/09 Texas:
Horses rescued from China Grove lot: Three horses
rescued after neighbor contacted authorities. Similar rescue at same
address two years ago. Owner feels his horses
have been stolen; was trying to refeed starved
animals. |
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9/1/09 California:
Senate Resolution
30, relative to horses and horse processing, introduced by Senator
Dean Florez: Urges
Congress to support federal legislation to protect American horses from
slaughter for human consumption. |
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9/1/09 Virginia:
Horse rescue director threatened: Director
of horse rescue says she’s received hundreds of negative emails and a
death threat for not immediately euthanizing a horse that lost a hoof. Reporter
followed up with expert in horse care, head of Department of Large
Animal Clinical Sciences at Virginia Tech’s vet school ...
(video) |
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9/1/09 Florida:
Levy County Sheriff's Office press release:
Abandoned malnourished horse:
Witness discovered malnourished mare lying on ground that was
unable to stand. Horse determined to be so malnourished that it was
euthanized at the scene. (photo) |
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9/1/09 Montana:
With judge’s ruling in doubt,
mustang activists resort to prayer, media. Horse advocates seek higher
help: Horse
advocates have been the most vocal in opposition to roundup, requesting
smaller removal of 20 horses. Other groups and state agencies have
backed BLM plan based on environmental assessment, including
Billings-area wilderness advocates, a Montana wild sheep group, and
Wyoming's agriculture and game and fish agencies. |
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~ August Unemployment 9.7%~ |
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8/31/09 Wyoming:
BLM planning to round up nearly 1,000 horses: Federal
wranglers to round up about 948 wild horses from public rangelands in
southwest Wyoming. Aim is to reduce populations and bring them into line
with desired numbers. Agency proposes to implement fertility treatments
on captured mares that are released back to the range. Wyoming has about
4,500 wild horses scattered across 16 herd management areas, most in
southwest Wyoming. BLM has statewide herd management goal of from 2,700
to 3,700 wild horses. |
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8/31/09 Kentucky:
Danville vet rehabilitates horses found malnourished in Mercer:
Working with emaciated horses found living in stalls deep with
waste and assumed to not have been outside those stalls for months.
Horses were there to be trained. One horse in too much pain and too wild
to be bathed properly, so was tranquilized for procedure. |
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8/31/09 Florida:
Miramar man arrested in horse cruelty case: Man
neglected horses so badly that two had to be euthanized. He was not the
animals' owner, but was entrusted to take care of them. Authorities took
him into custody at airport when he returned from Colombia. |
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8/31/09 Montana:
Wild horse roundup postponed: Roundup postponed to
allow Department of Justice to respond to lawsuit and request for
injunction filed by wild horse advocates in U.S. District Court. Roundup
an attempt to thin herd because BLM's analysis of range condition shows
are too many horses for habitat to support. Wild horse advocates contend
thinning herd threatens genetic viability and that range is in good
condition. |
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8/30/09 Arizona:
Economy has horse owners abandoning animals.
Animals abandoned, underfed when bills become too much:
Animals left behind in places such as national forests,
near horse-riding trails, tied to a gate at someone's house. A
few months ago, about a half-dozen horses showed up in Tonto National
Forest northeast of Phoenix; they've been living there since. Pinal
County Sheriff's Office has taken in about 25 horses since May. |
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8/29/09 Utah:
Economy impacts animals too: In last six
months, Pet Matches of Veyo has tried to find homes for 20 horses whose
owners could no longer afford to feed or care for animals. Throughout
Southern Utah, animal control officials say number of pets abandoned or
dumped at shelters is increasing as people struggle to pay for food,
veterinary care. Exacerbating the problem, fewer donations are coming
in. (photo) |
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8/28/09 Mississippi:
Abandoned horse highlights issues for
county, city: Abandoned, injured horse found standing
in middle of the road. (photo) |
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8/28/09 Texas:
Seized Arabians in
custody of Texas group: More than 70 allegedly
neglected Arabian horses
seized earlier this month
are in
permanent custody of agency directing their care. During a custody
hearing, owner agreed to donate horses to Humane Society of North Texas
and pay for horses' maintenance and care while their permanent custody
was pending. |
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8/28/09 Montana:
BLM effort to thin wild-horse herd in Pryors begins Monday:
Fed officials will close Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range to thin
190-horse herd by 70 animals. Action taken to improve range's ecological
balance. Some mares will be rendered infertile. About 120 head will be
released back to range; remainder available for adoption Sept. 26. |
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8/27/09 California:
Abandoned horse finds new home:
Despite efforts to locate owner, no one came forward to claim ownership
of
horse found wandering in Montebello near
Grant Rea Park (photo) |
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8/27/09 Nebraska:
Nebraska sheriff seeks information on horses sold to
Graves: Authorities in Geneva seeking
information from Thoroughbred owners who sold horses to man accused of
animal cruelty and neglect charges. Norman Graves faces felony charge
and two misdemeanor counts of animal neglect following the discovery of
38 malnourished horses. |
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8/26/09 Illinois:
Officials seek animal neglect charges: Three emaciated
horses taken into county custody two months ago. On Tuesday, animal
shelter received a call about other animals, including more horses and a
dog, at same address. |
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8/26/09 Illinois:
Mount Washington man checks into welfare of county's
horses: Bullitt County Sheriff's first equine
investigator attended class conducted by Kentucky Horse Council to learn
procedure for determining equine abuse/neglect. Class stressed teaching
owners proper care rather than confiscating animals. |
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8/25/09 Minnesota:
Police investigating possible horse neglect: Fillmore
County Sheriff's office investigating possible case of animal neglect
after receiving calls about 15 horses that appeared to be underfed and
malnourished. Sheriff's department has seen increase in animal neglect
cases as economy has gone into recession. (photo) |
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8/25/09 Wyoming:
Wyoming woman fined for starving horses: Woman accused
of starving more than three dozen horses last winter must pay about
$2,900 in court fees and restitution; also placed on five years
probation. She and husband each charged with 39 counts of animal cruelty
after sheriff's deputies found 39 horses in poor health on property
outside Ralston. |
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8/24/09 Ohio:
Deerfield Township woman pleads guilty to cruelty charges
related to 15 neglected horses: Woman
accused of starving horses has pleaded guilty to 25 counts of cruelty to
animals. In April, animal sanctuary took 15 starving horses from
property. Some could barely walk; many were suffering from malnutrition.
Horses are available for adoption. Sanctuary is accepting donations to
pay for their care. |
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8/24/09 DVM360.com: Dr. Cia L. Johnson hopes to use food-animal experience to
implement new policies and objectives: “I think it is very
important that someone who has a working knowledge of food production
and who is familiar with large-animal medicine be sitting at the table
when livestock welfare is being discussed." |
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8/23/09 New York:
Home is where the horse is. Some of the horses seized
from a breeder's farm still need new places to live: 100
horses surrendered to Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA. About 75 have
been placed in new homes. Society is monitoring about 70 horses at Ernie
Paragallo's Center Brook Farms. |
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8/23/09
Tennessee: Tennessee Walking Horse abuse triples in
4 months. But scrutiny may help to clean up sport:
Violations of industry and federal regulations on humane treatment of
horses more than tripled compared with same period in 2008. May be best
news industry has had in decades. New agency directed by the
Tennessee Walking Horse
National Celebration examining horses. |
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8/22/09 Florida:
Horses rescued from South Florida farm: Society for The
Prevention and Cruelty to Animals rescued two more malnourished horses
Saturday. It's their third horse rescue in less than a week. They
currently have 46 horses in custody but only have space and funds to
take care of 15 horses.
(video) |
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8/22/09 Texas:
Recession, slaughter ban blamed in the steep fall in horse prices:
Prices have plummeted across horse industry. Unwanted Horse Coalition
calls it a problem of "staggering" dimensions. Of 20,000 responding
owners, 88 percent said they’d been faced with decision to sell, donate
or euthanize horses. Humane Society of the United States discounts
results: contends respondents took survey more than once; there are no
reliable statistics on abandoned horses. Says numbers might be up in
areas hit hardest by recession or drought. |
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8/22/09 Florida:
Malnourished horses and a mule recovering after being removed from
Miramar ranch: Police investigators trying to figure out who
is responsible for the neglect and abuse: owner out of the
country. |
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8/22/09 Wyoming:
Shelter euthanizing fewer cats, dogs: Cheyenne shelter
euthanized 297 animals between July 1 and Aug. 15, down 24 percent from
year ago. Keeping fewer animals on-site to improve adoption rates.
Adoptions slowing, a possible result of bad economy. |
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8/22/09 Florida:
More horses found malnourished in South Florida: More
horses found neglected and malnourished at another South Florida ranch
in less than a week. One of the six sick-looking horses and a mule was
in extremely bad shape and had to be euthanized..
(video) |
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8/21/09 Virginia:
Orange Co. animal abuse suspect in court: Trial date
set for October for a woman charged in animal abuse after animal control
officers seized 20 horses and three dogs. Horses were at the lowest
level of emaciation. They also found 20 decomposing horse carcasses at
the property. |
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8/21/08 HorseChannel.com:
Kentucky Horse Council publishes Equine Minimum Standards of Care. Free
guide helps owners and interested parties understand a horse's basic
needs. Developed by Kentucky Horse Council Health and
Welfare Committee, includes information approved by equine veterinarians
and humane officers. |
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8/20/09 Florida:
33 Malnourished horses seized from Florida farm:
Authorities
seized 33 severely underweight horses. Marion County Animal Services
says most were 400-500 pounds underweight. County filing for custody
animals; pursuing animal cruelty charges. |
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8/20/09 Ohio:
Ohio State event looks at the science of animal welfare:
Symposium on animal welfare to be held at Ohio State University on
October 16. Organized by Ohio State's College of Veterinary Medicine and
Department of Animal Sciences, it will offer perspectives grounded in
science and education. |
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8/20/09 Colorado:
Jeffco rancher pleads guilty in horse-abuse case:
rancher who has repeatedly been investigated for animal abuse pleaded
guilty to two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty in connection with a
probe of his treatment of animals in 2007. Still faces felony aggravated
cruelty charge based on investigation surrounding abuse of 17 horses
seized in May. |
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8/20/09 Michigan:
Huguelet to stand trial on horse abuse charge:
Accused of not caring for 11 animals, two of which were euthanized June
21. Another four put down next day; seventh euthanized in July. One
euthanized because it was "fearful" and posed a danger to humans. |
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8/20/09 South Carolina:
Horse-code violations. Carolina Polo and Carriage pleads guilty, is
fined nearly $1,800: Representatives for
horse-drawn tour operator pleaded guilty to four code violations related
to the way company maintains horses and stables. |
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8/19/09 Virginia:
Seized animals have long way to recovery: Ten horses seized
from Orange County farm recovering at stables and shelters across state.
(photo) |
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8/19/09 Drovers.com:
Veterinarian urges transparency on animal welfare:
There is a difference between animal welfare and animal rights. Those
who believe in animal rights likely will not be influenced by science. |
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8/19/09 Oklahoma:
Oklahoma horses’ health deemed ‘poor’.
Animal advocate says abuse has
risen in tough times: Sheriff’s deputies and
volunteers rounded up 87 horses; four carcasses found. Owner signed
horses over to sheriff. Oklahoma Alliance for Animals Outreach director
said past year one of worst for horse abuse cases in the 20 years she’s
worked in animal welfare: "We’ve seen a massive upsurge in the
abandonment and abuse of horses.” |
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8/19/09 Florida:
Horse horror: 11 emaciated equines rescued from ranch:
Nearly a dozen severely emaciated horses seized from Miami ranch by
SPCA. Community asked to contribute to the cost of their care.
(photo) (video) |
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8/19/09 Indiana:
Adams horse owner faces cruelty charge: Decatur man
arrested on preliminary charge of cruelty to an animal; charged in
neglect of 37 horses. Animals seized. Veterinarians examined horses
after removal; determined some were malnourished. |
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8/18/09 Florida:
11 Starving horses rescued
by SFSPCA |
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8/18/09 Texas:
Care revives seized horses.
76 once-starved animals in
good shape, Humane Society says; feed needed:
Two veterinarians are working with horses without pay.
"Eternally grateful" for donated feed, still in "desperate need of
monetary donations, grain for feed and square bales of hay. Owner free
on $10,000 bail on one count of cruelty to animals. Could eventually
face 76 such charges. Each carries jail sentence of up to one year and a
fine of up to $4,000. |
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8/18/09 New York:
Horse breeder arraigned on animal cruelty charges:
Horse breeder Ernest Paragallo arraigned on 35 counts of animal cruelty.
Paragallo appeared before judge but didn't enter a plea. Case adjourned
for 45 days; he is free on $5,000 bail. Paragallo owns farm where
officials found 177 malnourished horses. |
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8/18/09 Virginia:
Horse carcasses lead to cruelty charges for Orange County woman:
Farm owner operating rescue facility for polo ponies faces 10 counts
animal cruelty and 20 counts failure to bury or cremate dead animals. 10
horses and three dogs placed in foster care or at local animal shelter. |
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8/17/09 Oregon:
Woman jailed for 21 counts of animal neglect:
Woman convicted of animal neglect in jail again on suspicion of
neglecting dogs and one horse.
Pet Rescue will help care for animals until court grants order for
sheriff's office to seize the animals. Past offenses dealth primarily
with neglecting horses. |
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8/17/09 Massachusetts:
Boxford man barred from owning more animals for 18 months:
After two-year, $30,000 legal battle, rescue league granted custody of
three miniature horses and three geese. When rescued, horses given
round-the-clock care to remedy starvation. One with Cushing disease
needs daily doses of expensive meds. |
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8/17/09 JAVMA:
Unwanted horse survey sheds light on issue's causes, extent:
Results from survey on unwanted horses identified the problem's
magnitude as "staggering" and called for a unified commitment to develop
as many productive solutions as possible. |
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8/16/09 Texas:
Horse owner jailed after starving animals seized:
Man accused of starving 76 horses near Pilot Point,
turned himself in early Saturday afternoon.
(video) (photo) |
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8/16/09 Texas:
Animal rescuers running out of cash:
In past week, animal groups have rescued 600 dogs
and cats from Kaufman County, 75 horses from Denton County, and animals
from two properties just outside Mansfield. Some of these have cost up
to $75,000, money the Texas SPCA and Humane Society of North Texas
didn't have to begin with. |
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8/16/09 Illinois:
Weld sanctuaries, owners struggle to care for horses:
Woman has 10 horses on property but doesn't want that many; understands
why a neighbor is complaining. Can't sell them. Has tried for more than
two years. She's even offering them on a free lease. Denkai Animal
Sanctuary, Grover, has 65 horses; gets phone calls on most days from
people who them to take a horse. |
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8/15/09 Texas:
Horses getting help after ranch raids: More than 75
horses are getting medical attention after two separate ranch raids.
(video) |
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8/15/09 Texas:
76 horses found starved: Dozens of
horses in barren pastures; 17 others in barn. Sheriff’s deputies
seized animals and detained ranch owner, who said he could not afford
feed. Sheriff will pay contractors to care for some animals and humane
association will take others.
The 43-acre horse ranch for sale,
listed for nearly $1.7 million. (photos) |
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8/14/09 Ohio:
Horse rescue in running for $25,000 grant: Trains
potential horse leasers before they take animals. In 2008, rescued 25
large animals, placing 17 horses in 13 homes. In seven years has
received one grant for $6,000. Organization dependent on donations of
time and money from the community. Lately, donations hard to come by due
to the economy, and more and more horses are being left at the farm. |
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8/14/09 Texas:
Dead and sick horses found on ranch: Three horses found
dead and several others severely malnourished in Fannin County. Six
euthanized. (video) |
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8/14/09 Nebraska:
Horse neglect charged: Man set to appear in Fillmore
County Court Aug. 26 to face felony charge of animal cruelty following
discovery of nearly 30 severely malnourished horses last month. Fillmore
County Sheriff says horses were near death when found. |
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8/14/09 Texas:
Sheriff seizes 76 starving horses in north Texas: Ranch
resembled "concentration camp for horses." Stalled horses standing in 6
to 8 inches of urine and feces. Sheriff's Office released copy of arrest
affidavit. |
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8/14/09 Louisiana:
11 starving horses rescued, owners charged: Animal
cruelty case involving nearly a dozen horses in the Ark-La-Tex
discovered during search for fugitive.
(video) |
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8/14/09 Hawaii:
Horse Expo raising funds for rescue efforts: Hawaii
Island Humane Society not just place to adopt (or dump) cats and dogs.
Seeing more cases of starving horses, averaging one call a month,
although many calls include more than one horse.
(photo) |
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8/14/09 Ohio:
Missing horse priority of county humane society: Emaciated
horse involved in active case missing. Property owner and horse
currently under investigation. Animal abandonment
due to foreclosures leveled out, but county handling increased
cases where someone acts spontaneously and acquires pet they cannot take
care of. |
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8/14/09 New York:
Workshops planned for new and potential horse owners:
Cornell Cooperative Extension and My Saddle Brook Farm presenting
workshops for new and potential horse owners to learn what it takes to
care for horses. |
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8/13/09 Indiana:
Police searching for man they believe neglected 37 horses:
Veterinarian says safety and well being of 13 of 37 horses in jeopardy.
Adams County Sheriff's Department officials removed horses. Police aware
of problems at farm for years, but environment wasn't poor enough to
remove animals until now. (video) |
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8/13/09 Colorado:
Seized horses available: Sixteen horses and one
donkey seized by Jefferson County Sheriff's Office during animal neglect
investigation now available for adoption. Sheriff's Office received
court order granting it ownership of animals, although case is still
pending. Former owner charged with 38 counts of animal neglect and one
count of felony animal cruelty. |
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8/13/09 Colorado:
BLM barred from removing wild horses: BLM overstepped
authority in plan to remove horses in northwest Colorado, says federal
judge. Herd consists of about 147 horses in 120,000-acre area. BLM
making plans to remove herd since 1980 because oil and gas exploration
prompting horses to move into areas they didn't traditionally roam. |
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8/13/09 Kentucky:
10 malnourished horses found in Boyle: Kentucky State
Police investigating case of 10 emaciated, feces-covered horses found in
stalls. Hooves in bad condition; some with skin problems. Animals owned
by people in Texas, North Carolina, Kentucky. |
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8/13/09 Texas:
Horse rescues up this year: In past
two months, Bluebonnet Equine has taken in around 70 horses. Rescuing
horses for 11 years, seeing record numbers as drought continues. Meadow
Haven Rescue also seeing increasing numbers; is at capacity. Takes six
months to a year and up to $200 a month to return a malnourished horse
to good condition. |
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8/12/09 North Carolina: Economic
woes leave malnourished horses:
Animal control officers seeing more cases of malnourished horses
as animal owners deal with economy. Some rescue farms running out
of space. Horse prices down, in some cases to less than $100. |
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8/12/09 California:
Man accused of decapitating horse will go to trial: Man
accused of decapitating horse with chain saw ordered to stand trial on
animal cruelty charges. Pathologist determined the horse was still alive
when it was decapitated. |
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8/12/09 Native America Calling:
What to do with wild horses?
In the Northwest, wild horse populations on reservations reaching
numbers some say are out of control, overgrazing, destroying rangeland,
and disrupting habitats. What can be done to curtail this problem?
(audio) *The
link to this broadcast is with the permission of Native America
Calling. |
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8/12/09 Nebraska:
Horse neglect trial delayed: Trial delayed until
January for Jason Meduna who faces 149 felony counts of cruel neglect of
animal. Authorities found many of 211 horses and 11 burros on 3-Strikes
Ranch emaciated and suffering from variety of ailments. Total of 74
horses and burros were found dead. |
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8/12/09 Florida:
Abandoned horses rescued by animal control:
Two malnourished horses abandoned by owner who left state. One is blind.
(video) |
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8/12/09 South Carolina:
Horses to be farmed out: County keeps 47
rescued horses after judge denied appeal from owner. Animal Control:
"It's busting the budget." Horses have cost the county more than $50,000
so far. |
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8/11/09 Alabama:
Moody authorities seize horses: Authorities
seized 14 horses within the city limits after numerous reports of animal
cruelty. Veterinarian and animal control officials made trip to
residence. One animal euthanized. Remaining animals placed in foster
care. Adoptions with experienced owners to follow. |
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8/11/09 California:
Wild Horse Sanctuary turns 30: Rescue of
80 mustangs culled by US Forest Service has grown during 30 years to
more than 300 horses. Consume four to five tons of hay each day. |
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8/11/09 New York:
Helmsley's millions for dogs at stake in court: Three
groups, including HSUS, want court to throw out a judge's decision that
gave trustees of trust sole authority to determine which charities
would benefit from estate. |
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8/11/09 Montana:
Kapsa gets long probation, reduced number of animals:
Breeder convicted of aggravated animal cruelty can no longer be in dog
business; sentenced to suspended 20-year term. Limited to keeping no
more than three altered dogs. Ordered to pay $50/mo. restitution for 20
years to partially reimburse estimated cost of $200,000 of caring for
animals. Has 60 days to sell four of eight horses and turn over dogs
that remain on property after two raids. |
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8/11/09 Montana:
Still more than 100 Kapsa dogs awaiting homes:
About 86 dogs removed from Kapsa's property matched with new homes
leaving more than 100 waiting. |
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8/11/09 Montana:
Sentencing hearing today in animal case:
Kapsa pleaded no contest to felony charge, averting a trial in one of
largest animal cruelty cases in state history. Yellowstone County has
spent nearly $200,000 to feed, house and provide veterinary care for the
animals since they were seized. Actual cost exceeds a half-million
dollars, that amount offset by donations of volunteer labor, in-kind
gifts and actual cash gifts. |
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8/10/09 North Carolina:
Economy, neglect leaves some horses homeless: Rescue
league desperate for foster homes. Every other foster home "totally
overloaded." Not always true neglect. People have fallen on hard times.
Some just stupidity: people have a little pasture and think they
can put two horses on it and the grass is going to last forever. |
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8/10/09 Illinois:
Increase in horse neglect, abuse: Three
horses confiscated during past month in rural portions of Kankakee
County, all suffering from starvation and a variety of wounds indicating
neglect and mistreatment. Hooved Animal Humane Society received about
100 more calls in 2008 than in 2007. |
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8/9/09 South Carolina:
City strives for horse sense. Debate over care of draft
animals heats up amid mandates, court case: Carriage
rides continue to cause debate in Charleston. PETA calling for a total
ban on carriage rides. |
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8/8/09 Ohio:
Horses improving at their new home: Happy Trails in Ravenna fosters
animals: Horses seized from farm improving, but some
damage may never heal. Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary caring for 10
of the 15 horses. Agency welcomes assistance from community. Mounting
medical bills have been “astronomical.” |
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8/8/09 Missouri:
Horrific animal abuse claims at Missouri farm:
Woman on outing with children found animal abuse and neglect. Not the
first time owner has been accused of animal abuse, but county says
circumstances not severe enough to warrant seizure of animals.
(video) |
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8/8/09 Florida:
Yulee woman gives starving horse new hope:
Responding to Craigslist post offering horse for free, found animal in
emaciated condition. Will be three months before there is a noticeable
difference in horse's appearance; at least a year before she's fully
recovered. (photo) |
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8/8/09 California:
Abused horses find haven. Maimed gray mare, abandoned in Nevada desert,
welcomed at East County equine sanctuary: Director believes
only contact horse had with humans was when branded and when brand was
cut off. Mare one of 19 horses and two burros at rescue because they
were abandoned or suffer health problems. |
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8/7/09 Ohio:
Starving horses found in Wood County: Caught in the
middle of a divorce situation, a half-dozen animals being nursed back to
health after months of extreme neglect. Five horses and a dog handed
over after a raid.
(video) |
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8/7/09 Ohio:
Woman guilty in horse abuse. Enters plea to 25 charges:
Pleaded guilty to 25 counts, all second-degree misdemeanors. In April,
authorities found 30 malnourished horses living in stalls full of manure
on property. |
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8/7/09 Texas:
How do you dispose of 10,000 dead cattle?
Conference
addresses disposing of large numbers of dead animals. |
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8/7/09 Arkansas:
Horse owners charged with aggravated cruelty:
West Memphis couple behind bars after facing charges of aggravated
animal cruelty. Judge gave each a $15,000 bond. State has horses and
says priority is getting them back to good health. Several people have
donated feed and hay. Judge did not make a ruling on where horses will
end up. |
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8/7/09 Montana:
Jack Hanna heads to Polson ranch:
Crew visited Horse Heaven Ranch and Rescue where Francine Wood takes in
abused and abandoned horses.
Facility on 11 acres housing 19 horses has fallen on hard economic
times.
(video) |
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8/7/09 Massachusetts:
Three miniature horses are up for adoption: Neglected
and emaciated, rescued in Feb. 2008 and sent to ARL Ranch for
intensive refeeding. Took months to get them healthy. Legal case lasted
year and a half and cost the league more than $30,000. |
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8/6/09 Florida:
Animal control seizes Southport horses: Second time animal
control called to property. Healthy horse weighs 1000-to-1400 lbs, but 4
animals were half that. (photo) |
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8/6/09 Ohio:
Humane society seizes five horses, one ill dog:
Horses taken to rescue, are expected to survive. Once healthy, will be
put up for adoption. |
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8/6/09 Colorado:
Jeffco
Sheriff’s Office seeks homes for horses:
Sixteen horses and donkey seized in animal neglect investigation up for
adoption.
Sheriff's Office granted ownership although case is pending.
Animal Control: "Many of these horses have trust issues and will need
patient and consistent training. Some apparently have never been
haltered or ridden. Others have special needs and may require additional
care." |
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8/6/09 Arkansas:
Eastern Ark. couple faces 14 counts of felony animal abuse:
Severely malnourished horses were found in their possession. At least
two died, including a colt whose mother was too malnourished to produce
milk.
(video) |
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8/6/09 NYTimes:
Paragallo, horse breeder, is indicted on animal cruelty charges:
Thoroughbred breeder/owner already facing 22 counts of animal cruelty,
indicted on 35 counts by county grand jury that found he continued to
neglect horses. To be arraigned Aug. 18. |
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8/6/09 New Jersey:
Rescue
group helps save 41-year-old horse:
Horse rescued after being abandoned
in back yard by owner who moved out of state. Owner had discussed
putting horse down rather than putting him through stress of moving, but
opted for abandonment. |
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8/6/09 Oregon:
Seized Crook County horses get new homes.
Eight of the 12 horses will remain with foster homes:
Officials looking for homes for a
dozen horses. |
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8/6/09 Arkansas:
Man charged in beating death of horse:
One of first in Arkansas charged under state's new felony animal cruelty
law. Horse's owner told man he should get rid of animal, so he beat it
to death with baseball bat. |
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8/5/09 Oregon:
PETA urges ban on horse-drawn carriages in Portland:
To support campaign to end horse-drawn carriages nationwide, PETA points
out Reno, Nev., and Santa Fe, N.M., and Camden, N.J., have prohibited
the practice. Efforts to stop carriages offering rides around Central
Park in NYC have gained supporters but have yet to find traction with
city. |
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8/5/09 Maryland:
Neglected horses galloping toward recovery:
Surviving horses on their way to recovery, exiting critical care with
physical rehab that includes round-the-clock care. Now entering
maintenance. Estimates are horses will be adopted by this time next
year. |
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8/5/09 Florida:
Reward for South Florida horse killer increased as owners take action:
Horse owners urged to do whatever they can to secure their property. |
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8/4/09 TheHorse.com:
HSUS releases list of humane options for disposal of horse remains:
List includes state-by-state information on low-cost euthanasia
programs, equine crematories, horse cemeteries, rendering facilities and
landfills. State agriculture and veterinary contacts and state
regulations also included. |
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8/4/09 Arizona:
Rescue group sees more neglected, abandoned horses: Rescue
volunteer says area rescues being overwhelmed with horses, struggling to
meet demand, need money to help care for animals.
(video) |
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8/4/09 Maryland:
Windsor Mill couple sentenced for abusing 3 horses:
Couple ordered to repay Baltimore County $9,950 to partially cover cost
of placing two emaciated horses in rescue. Prosecutors estimate
cost to county to be well over $10,000 so far. |
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8/3/09 Oregon:
Horses rescued from neglect are healthy and ready for
adoption: After being in foster care since February,
two emaciated horses impounded by Washington County Animal Services are
ready for adoption. |
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8/3/09 Florida:
Horses find home at Estero stable: Had they said yes to
all calls for help, the stables would have at least 15 horses.
(video) |
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8/2/09 Michigan:
Michigan House committee passes livestock care measure:
House Agriculture Committee passed H.B. 5127 and H.B. 5128, bringing
comprehensive standards for farm animal care one step closer to law in
the state. Controversial bills, which closely mirror proposed November
ballot question in Ohio,
have animal rights activists and agriculture at odds. |
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8/1/09 New York:
Horse abuse case postponed: Ernest
Paragallo facing 22 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty following
seizure of more than 150 starving, diseased and neglected thoroughbreds.
District Attorney seeking a plea bargain rather than trial. |
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8/1/09 Montana:
154 of the Kapsa dogs being spayed or neutered this weekend.
English shepherd adoptions near: Dogs formerly owned by
Ballantine dog breeder are being spayed or neutered this weekend.
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~ July Unemployment 9.4% ~ |
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7/31/09 California:
Pesky burros to be shooed away from desert Army base: As
many as 100 wild burros keep invading the Fort Irwin Army base. Will
be rounded up and put up for adoption. Training is halted each time
burros roam through live-fire areas; also affect habitat of
threatened desert tortoise
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7/31/09 Florida:
Horse slaughters have Miami-area owners on edge:
Tough to solve because occurring in rural areas. Officers working to
confirm if meat is being sold to consumers. South Florida is a melting
pot with people from Asia, Europe, South, Central America and the
islands, where people grow up eating horse meat. |
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7/30/09 Texas:
Adoptions planned for horses seized from
Abilene stables:
Adoption process for 15 horses seized from Abilene stable begin
this week. Justice of Peace ruled equines in animal cruelty case now
property of Animal Services. Animal Services along with Abilene Police
Department and Taylor County Sheriff’s Office seized animals on July 18. |
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7/30/09 Arkansas:
Arkansas Animal Cruelty Law takes effect Friday:
46th state to make animal cruelty a felony. |
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7/30/09 Ohio:
Learning to identify abuse in livestock may require more
than observation: Ohio Farm Bureau and Ohio State
University Extension team up to help humane officers learn how to
distinguish normal livestock handling and care from animal abuse. Many
phone calls to humane agents are about horses. |
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7/29/09 Texas:
Owner's friend: City may have seized horses too quickly:
Fifteen horses and two foals were seized; 40-year-old Shetland pony put
down at property. |
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7/29/09 FOX News:
Pony Up.
Critics blast plan to spend millions on horse contraceptives
(video) |
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7/29/09 FOX News:
Critics worry measure to save wild horses is taxpayer drain:
Taxpayers could be on hook for $700 million if measure to
put wild horses back home on the range passes Congress. Bill would
provide millions for contraception, rounding up thousands of animals
each year for castration and even birth control pills. Congressional
Budget Office estimated cost at $200 million over next five years, up to
$500 million after 2013 to secure land. |
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7/29/09 Texas:
Horses fall on hard times. Economic woes and drought are
adding to the numbers of abandoned and
neglected horses: Bluebonnet rescue, College Station,
has reached capacity and no longer has room among its various volunteers
to place additional horses. The group has taken in 76 horses this year,
is on pace to nearly double the 86 horses it rescued last year. True
Blue has rescued 32 horses, already doubling its total of 16 for 2008. |
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7/28/09 Texas:
Eighteen horses turned over to rescue agency: Rescue awarded
18 malnourished horses. Second time since May they have aided Hopkins
County Sheriff’s Office in rescuing neglected horses and were awarded
custody of the animals. All suffering malnourishment: two have
muscle problems due to starvation; others with infections and bites
caused by stallions in group. Rescue caring for more than 100 horses;
cannot continue to help law enforcement with such cases without
public help in form of foster and adoptive homes.
(photo) |
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7/28/09 Tennessee:
Horse owner denies animal abuse caught on camera:
Lawrenceburg man under investigation
for abusing his horses. (video)
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7/27/09 Virginia:
Woman found guilty after horses seized:
Veterinarian saw animals on three occasions and scored them a 1 for
condition; told owner to feed them more.
(video) |
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7/27/09 West Virginia:
Horses find their saving grace -
Area woman strives to
rescue abandoned and abused animals:
Recounts finding
horses tied to post in middle of night with
notes asking to find them a home. Most rescues are from racetracks.
Currently caring for 30 horses with 10 available for adoption. Donations
down; may cut back to five. (photo) |
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7/27/09 Tennessee:
Unwanted horses - Abandonment increasing
with economy's downturn: Boarding school took in five
unwanted horses but had to find new homes for them because they weren't
suitable for children to ride or therapy use. |
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7/26/09 California:
Rescued horses in search of homes: Women
looking for homes for 13 rescued horses. Board facility says it's
costing too much to keep them; they have to go. |
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7/25/09 Washington, D.C.:
Playboy bunnies hop on horse issue. Playmates fight for horse rights:
Three passionate opponents contend voters want to help animals no matter
how bad times are, that Obama will support issue because he's
compassionate and intelligent. |
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7/25/09 Texas:
In Texas, drought means conserving every last drop |
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7/25/09 Wyoming:
PETA renews campaign against flank straps:
Renews its call for ban on use of flank straps on bucking animals
following death of a horse and injury to another at Cheyenne Frontier
Days Rodeo. Chairman of rodeo's animal care committee, said it was
second death of a horse in 25 years.< |
