By JEFF HAMPTON, The Virginian-Pilot The Corolla Wild Horse Fund has started what zoos have been doing for years _ letting animals create artwork and selling the pieces to raise money. Horse trainer Nora Tarpley fastened a small paintbrush to the halter on Amadeo, the blind stallion from […]
By: Michael Paluska as published on ABCActionNews.com The search continues after an unknown suspect stole a horse and killed it for meat over the weekend, according to the sheriff’s office. PALMETTO, Fla – Deputies say sometime between 5 p.m. on Sunday and 8 a.m. on Monday, the suspect […]
Source: wsoctv.com Animal advocates are looking to protect wild horses on North Carolina’s Outer Banks by creating a unique volunteer opportunity… …It’s called “Pony Patrol.” Several animal and environment groups will hire a volunteer to show the horses off to visitors, but also educate the public by explaining […]
By Travis Fedschun | Fox News Editorial Note: “Sorry to publish/share such stories but this seems to be an ongoing trend, in Florida, and seriously needs to be addressed. The entire topic just sends shivers down my spine.” ~ R.T. Authorities in Florida investigating a stolen horse made […]
By STEPHEN GIBBS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA ABC’s 7.30 program exposed widespread slaughter of racehorses last month Hundreds of retired thoroughbreds have been sent to abattoirs and knackeries RSPCA Australia said the animal welfare body was horrified but not surprised RSPCA NSW has now said it sometimes sends horses […]
CBS News Growing concern over the number of horses dying on race tracks – an average of 10 a week – is forcing the racing industry to reassess how it conducts its business. Some are calling for more regulation, while others want an outright ban, CBS News correspondent Don […]
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Source: Wellston Journal “Animal welfare is everybody‘s responsibility and my government will not stand for cruelty to animals,” Australia opens probe into secret torture & slaughter of hundreds of racehorses for pet & HUMAN food Queensland state authorities are investigating the shocking slaughter of some 500 retired racehorses […]
by Emily Cureton as published on OPD.org Three Oregon agriculture groups are opposing a lawsuit to expand animal rights, and allow nonhuman victims to recoup damages from abusive people. The case puts a fundamental question to the courts: Can a horse sue a person? Last year a Washington […]
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