"Andromeda is in Danger" After we lost Sable in September, we were approached by a friend who works with Auction Horses Rescue (AHR), which rescues horses not only from the auctions, but also directly from the traders who ship horses to states like Washington and Arizona for the purpose of slaughter. We were told about a little mare who might possibly be pregnant, who had been losing weight at the trader's, and was not looking well. She had been sent to auction once with a previous trader … [Read more...]
House Appropriations Committee Says YES to Horse Slaughter. Now What?
Hanaeleh, along with every other major horse advocacy group, expresses its disappointment in the House Appropriations Committee’s vote opening the door to horse slaughter. We urge all advocates to keep the pressure on Congress. The House Appropriations committee voted 27-25 to reject the Roybal-Allard/Dent horse slaughter Defund Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018 Agriculture Appropriations bill. Details on the Horse Slaughter Defund Amendment Because there is no permanent federal ban on … [Read more...]
Horse Slaughter Defund Amendment Vote Wed 7-12-17 Take Action Now!
The fate of America's horses depends on your Congressperson and Senators. The vote to DEFUND horse slaughter plants in the US is this Wednesday, July 12th and it looks like we'll lose by ONE vote! Please click the link below to take action... and SHARE this post. American horses are currently protected from slaughter on American soil, but this could soon change. The U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees will decide on July 12th whether the cruel, unnecessary and predatory horse … [Read more...]
Horse Slaughter Hall of Shame
Please take notice of these four individuals because they are among the biggest enemies of wild and domestic equines serving in our government today either directly or indirectly. Horse Slaughter Hall of Shame Top left: Oilman and rancher Forrest Lucas. He founded the pro-horse slaughter, pro-puppy mill and anti-animal lobbying group, Protect the Harvest. Lucas serves on Drumpf's Agricultural Advisory Board and reportedly was given the task of helping to set the agricultural policy for this … [Read more...]