Two horses need homes by the end of August. They were originally owned by a woman but she passed away and the ownership went to her brother. He has cared for his sister's horses for the past few years on his ranch in Montana. This year he moved to Southern California and found a boarding facility for the horses. Unfortunately, his financial situation has changed dramatically, and he can no longer afford to keep the horses. The owner wants to do right by his sister's horses, but he only has … [Read more...]
Humane Society of the United States speaks out against BLM refusing to grant captive horses shelter
1800 horses that have been captured by the BLM have been standing in holding pens in over 100 degree weather with no shade in a holding pen near Reno, Nevada. When the Humane Society of the United States (as well as several other organizations!) requested that shade be provided for these horses, the BLM refused. The BLM's response to all concerned is that the horses do not require shelter and can "cope" with temperatures which can soar above 100 degrees! The BLM has a responsibility to care … [Read more...]
Fairfield, CA (Solano County): Polish Arabians and Paint Horses Need Homes
The Solano County Animal Shelter in Fairfield, CA recently took in horses from a hoarding situation and are now looking to place them. Please click the link below to see the .pdf file attached with pictures- there are Polish Arabians/ Arabian x Mustang crosses/ Paints who are all very cute and who need new homes! Please use the following contact info: Lt. Cathy Raymos Solano County Sheriff’s Office Animal Care Division 707-784-1370 Solano County Horses … [Read more...]
Help stop the roundup of Mustangs in Wyoming!
Instead of waiting for the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to release its report on the Wild Horse and Burro program, the BLM is planning on continuing with a roundup in Wyomings Adobe Town/Salt Wells Complex. Please click the link below to read more and to sign a petition to stop the roundup before the NAS releases its report! http://www.windwildhorse.com/windblog/2013/06/03/alert-wyoming-wild-horses-to-be-zeroed-out-by-blm/ , … [Read more...]