“It’s ‘Feel Good Sunday’ and today’s installment was actually on the TV show, Today. A young lady, Sunny Bayne, proclaims that it is the best day of her life when a little foal is so overwhelmed with her presence that he just collapses on top of her and […]
Source: Children 4 Horses U.S. Rep. Frank Guinta, R-NH, joined U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, on April 22, 2015, to introduce the bipartisan SAFE Act – Safeguard American Food Exports Act – of 2015 to address the inhumane and dangerous process of transporting horses outside of the United […]
BY PETER SUROWSKI from The Press Enterprise Three men were arrested on suspicion of shooting at the wild burros that are known for roaming the hills of Moreno Valley. Eduardo Loza, 19, and Joel Rodriguez, 21, both of Lenox, were booked into jail on suspicion of attempted animal […]
Source: Multiple “This bipartisan bill seeks to prevent and end the inhumane and dangerous process of transporting thousands of horses a year for food.” On April 22nd, 2015, federal lawmakers introduced legislation to prevent the establishment of horse slaughter operations within the U.S., end the current export of […]
Source: Multiple “We are pleased that the Court declined to allow this blatant attempt by the State to scapegoat the small number of wild horses that remain in Wyoming to benefit ranchers.” On Tuesday (4/21/15) The U.S. District Court in Wyoming dismissed a lawsuit filed by the State […]
as published at CTV News.com “They are legally allowed to go up to 36 hours without food and water,” Animal welfare advocates in Calgary say that live horses being shipped to Japan for human consumption are being treated inhumanely at the Calgary Airport, but the airport insists all […]
By Lara Yamada of KITV.com Feel Good Sunday ~ “Meet Wilma the Feral Pig. She thinks she’s a horse.” HONOLULU —Penny the Dog is barking at a wild pig roaming among a herd of horses. But not everything is always what it seems. “Common silly pig!” called Sarah […]
Source: thehorse.com Researchers Develop Artificial Equine Skin By Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA This artificial skin for horses could help in managing burns (such as the one seen here), wounds, and other equine ailments, researchers said. Photo: R. Reid Hanson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS What started as a playful gallop in […]
SOURCE: rappler.com Illegal, cruel horse-fighting in Mindanao alive and kicking by Pia Ranada Despite national and local laws, horse fight organizers are finding ways to hold their profitable derbies outside the gaze of authorities ‘ENTERTAINMENT.’ An enthusiastic crowd watches as two horses fight during a derby held from […]
Source: thedodo.com by Ameena Schelling Lexi the horse and George the alpaca are on their way to finding a forever home together, after a history of probable neglect helped them form a lifelong friendship. “They have a very strong bond with each other,” Ontario SPCA inspector Brad Dewar told […]
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