In a 4-9 vote, the Congressional Rules Committee killed an amendment brought by Congresswoman Dina Titus to stop the killing of wild horses and burros. Nine Congresspeople blocked a discussion and vote...and instead set forth their approval of the slaughter of America's healthy wild horses and burros in the House FY18 Appropriations Bill. Very undemocratic, very underhanded. Not one nay voter has come forth yet on their website to own up to their action -- they want it to fly under the … [Read more...]
Take These 3 Simple Steps to Stop Horse Slaughter in the U.S.
We expect if there is an amendment to keep horse slaughter plants closed in the U.S., that it will be voted on as early as September 6th. We are asking advocates to call their representatives and ask that they vote YES on: Buchanan—Royce—Roybal-Allard—Blumenauer Amendment to protect horses from slaughter Titus—King—Polis—Curbelo—Lujan Grisham amendment to protect wild horses from mass killing. 3 Ways You Can Stop Horse Slaughter 1. Make a Phone Call to Your Representative Place a … [Read more...]
Where to Donate for Equine Hurricane Harvey Victims
We've been worried like you about all the animals - horses, dogs, cats, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep and more - and their people left stranded by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Over the past few days, we've gathered a list of organizations we know are reputable and that have ongoing operations on the ground to save the animals displaced by the hurricane. This catastrophic tragedy will continue for the next several weeks and months and as victims start return to their homes, donations are sorely … [Read more...]
Scheme to Kill Wild Horses Built on Greed
In Southeast Nevada’s high desert Silver King Herd Management Area, wild horses coexist with elk, deer, antelope and sage grouse. They are vastly outnumbered by cattle and sheep. Although federally protected, they are in peril. The Bureau of Land Management intends to round up nearly 1,000 to achieve its absurdly low population target of 60 adults and foals, leaving one horse per 10,000 acres. In the huge Antelope Valley and Triple A Complex, the BLM plans to remove over 7,000 mustangs. The … [Read more...]
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