All Horses | March 11, 2009
At the home of an animal control officer, that’s where.
Heard about this story on the Fugly Horse of the Day blog.
Personally, I see nothing wrong with giving the hungry ‘yotes a meal. It’s a stretch to say they might attack a full grown horse, but if the horse is otherwise going to go in a [...]
All Horses | February 10, 2009
In this video, just listen to the observer’s inane comments about the first horse being examined.
“this fella looks pretty weak” (horse has head held high, very alert)
“had trouble finding his footing”
“he’s grazing on the grass out there–he’s real hungry”
“he’s thin” … “I can see his stance there, he’s trying to hold himself up” (he’s tossing [...]
All Horses | February 8, 2009
People can’t afford to keep their homes or feed their families. There are dozens of free horse ads on craigslist and on regional horse-related internet message boards. When they can’t feed the animal, can’t give it away, and the rescues are full, what happens?
Horse neglect, abuse cases on the rise, authorities say [link]
By Steve Schmadeke [...]
All Horses | February 7, 2009
I’ll be watching for more details, but from the video shown I could not see any problems with these horses that would warrant seizure.
Horses Found Neglected In Carriage Company Tent [video]
Feb 6, 2009
Animal Care And Control Crews Rescue 6 Horses
A Chicago carriage company is suspected of neglecting six of horses who had little protection during [...]
All Horses | September 19, 2008
Another reason to keep your horses where they can’t be seen from the road? My horse could “appear” to be malnourished, the way he will reach as far as he can under the fence for the greener grass on the other side. I mean, if authorities don’t have equine training, how do they know [...]
All Horses | September 18, 2008
How did the boarders not notice this sooner?
Animal Cruelty Heartline of El Paso (ACHE) has spent close to $3,000 caring for two horses seized from a Socorro property late August, according to court documents.Sheriff officials looking to serve an eviction notice discovered 21 horses and 3 goats left behind. Roldan was not the owner of [...]
All Horses | September 8, 2008
Horse to find a new home, but in this economy, no one can guarantee she won’t be back in poor condition again soon.
Neglected Horse Now Healthy, Ready For Adoption [link]
Horse Rescued by County Animal Control Officers in June; Owner Faces Charges
10news.com | Sep. 8, 2008
SAN DIEGO — A mare found nearly starved to dead in [...]
All Horses | September 4, 2008
Someone with no other options?
Who’s Abandoning Horses In South Fort Worth? [link]
Mark Johnson | Sep 4, 2008
The Humane Society of North Texas says it’s seeing a disturbing trend recently. Somebody is abandoning neglected and malnourished horses at an empty lot in South Fort Worth.
During the last several weeks, five horses have been dumped at the [...]
All Horses | September 3, 2008
I’ve learned not to jump to conclusions, when it comes to the media reporting a story about animals—especially horses.
Couple face animal cruelty charges [link]
Jim Schultz | Sep 3, 2008
A Round Mountain couple have been charged with multiple felony counts of cruelty to animals after Shasta County animal control officials removed a herd of horses from [...]
All Horses | September 3, 2008
There is a need, but there is also a great risk in starting a rescue. When donations dry up, how do you feed the horses?
Rising costs increase horse neglect cases [link]
Rocky Mount Telegram | Sep 3, 2008
Rising fuel prices and increasing financial hardships have caused a dramatic increase in the number of abused and neglected [...]
