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Declan Gregg, ASPCA Humane Kid of the Year with Scooter, ASPCA Cat of the Year and Fiona, ASPCA Dog of the Year ~ photo by Owen Hoffman
A 10-year-old boy’s efforts in opposing horse slaughter have earned him the “Kid of the Year” award from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Declan Gregg, of Greenland, New Hampshire, is among a group of outstanding animals and people who were recognized by the charity for their significant impact on the lives of animals during the past year.
Declan was honored alongside a paralyzed cat and a canine video star at this year’s ASPCA Humane Awards luncheon in New York City on November 8.
Declan’s efforts are to be recognized after he heard of the inhumane and cruel practice of horse slaughter and decided to get involved.
Declan started his own blog, Children 4 Horses, to spread the word about horse advocacy issues and worked diligently with the Million Horse March campaign to collect letters from children to inspire lawmakers to end the slaughter of American horses.
His dedication to horse advocacy brought him to the nation’s capital twice in recent months, where he represented more than 1000 children from the United States and abroad by presenting the letters to legislators in Congress.
In addition to his Washington visits, Declan testified at a hearing for a bill opposing horse slaughter at the New Hampshire State House in January.
Declan’s blog, read by individuals in more than 80 countries, provides commentary on horse advocacy issues and also includes horse poetry, horse news, photos, Declan’s artwork and stories about other children who have made a difference helping horses.
The award Declan received is officially called the ASPCA “Tommy P. Monahan” Kid of the Year. It is dedicated to Tommy, a 9-year-old Staten Island boy who perished in 2007 trying to save his dog from a house fire.
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Categories: Horse News, Horse Slaughter
Straight from the Horse's Heart 
A awesome young man, who speaks the truth , I wish Washington would recognize this, and STOP Horse Slaughter!!!!
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Congratulations, Declan! Thank you for all of your hard work to end horse slaughter. You’re an amazing young man!
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It is truly inspiring to see our youth standing up for their strong beliefs, and especially when it is for the love and protection of horses! Luv this group and all Declan is doing! Congrats! 🙂
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Declan, congratulations on the award and even more congratulations on how it makes you feel inside to be learning and doing what is right.
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😀 keep up the good work young man! and congratulations on your award!
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Declan and connections…thank you and congratulations!
The world can NEVER have enough good human beings…especially young ones.
Keep up the noble fight!
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Don’t know how you have done this when so many are trying to do the same. Glad that you got this far and continue. Very impressive and much needed!! Thanks, Declan!
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Declan,
Congratulations, Declan, and thanks for being the light.
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Never give up for what you know in your heart to be right and just. You’re a very brave and compassionate young man. Congratulations on your award and thank you.
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I love this kid!!!
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Stay strong never let them stop your quest !!!!! This is a raging battle of which we will WIN !!!!!
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Congratulations, Declan! You deserve this honor and I’ll bet others will follow in you footsteps.
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