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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.
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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.
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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 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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7/16/10 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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7/15/10 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.
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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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