Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

a non-profit horse rescue working with abandoned, neglected and abused horses. Stop horse slaughter NOW!

BLM Mustangs: Why 45,000 Are in Danger (Hint: the BLM is Corrupt)

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If you've looked at our Facebook page, or any other page that deals with equine advocacy, you most likely have heard that the BLM wants to kill 45,000 mustangs that are currently in holding pens. A number of people have asked about this, so here is the issue in a nutshell. BLM is a corrupt institution. First off, it needs to be acknowledged publicly that the BLM is a corrupt institution that supports the cattle ranchers. They have allowed privately-owned cattle to graze on over 80% of … [Read more...]

Representatives Who Do Not Support the SAFE Act

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This is a short list of representatives who have not yet co-sponsored the anti-horse-slaughter SAFE Act S.1214 and HR.1942 (Safeguard America Food Exports Act). The committee members have an asterisk (*) by their names. Please start calling these representatives and ask them to sponsor S. 1214/HR. 1942, the SAFE Act. ALABAMA (0% OF LEGISLATORS) House of Representatives AL-3 --- * Rogers, Mike *—    (256) 236-5655 AL-4 --- Aderholt, Robert —  (256) 734-6043 AL-7 --- Sewell, Terri —         … [Read more...]

Hanaeleh Meets with Local Legislator on SAFE Act

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Last week I met with Hannah Hess, a staffer for Mimi Walters. Mimi Walters is the representative for our area, and unfortunately, she is not a co-sponsor for HR 1942, the SAFE Act. I met Hess in Walter's office in Irvine. I was somewhat surprised that Hess was not familiar with the bill, so I reviewed the information about the bill and how it would prevent horses from being transported over the borders and slaughtered. She was very friendly and polite and I discussed the reasons why the SAFE … [Read more...]

Every Wednesday is #Yes2SAFE Day!

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Every Wednesday is #Yes2SAFE Day. We are asking all of our fellow horse advocates to call, e-mail or tweet their representatives EVERY WEDNESDAY to support the Safeguard American Food Safety (SAFE) Act.  Please take 2-3 minutes to call your representative every Wednesday through November 30th to let them know that we are united in ending horse slaughter in the United States. Please use the following hashtag when tweeting about the SAFE Act: #YES2SAFE To find your representative's phone … [Read more...]

The Two AQHA Mares, Holly and Bear, Are Safe!

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AQHA Mares On Mother's Day Sunday, we took the two AQHA mares, Holly and Bear, up to their new home! We had posted about them on social media and on our website, trying to find them a home, preferably together. We had several inquiries, but for several weeks no one would commit to taking on two … [Read More...]

The Sheep Get a New Haircut!

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This past weekend the sheep were sheared! This is an ordeal that takes just a few minutes for each sheep, but definitely requires a skilled sheep shearer with the appropriate equipment. We are very lucky that Daryll Ruffolo comes out to shear the sheep every year, because he understands the special … [Read More...]

Abe the Orphan Mule Gets a Home!

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We are so pleased to report that Abe the mule has a new home! Abe came to us last year when we rescued him and four foals from a feedlot that directly ships horses to slaughterhouses. The adult horses had already been shipped for slaughter, but the trader was hoping to get some money for the foals. … [Read More...]