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| For those of you who don’t know, Pete was the first horse we took in during the very beginning of Habitat for Horses. He was 8 months old when I bought him from the killer-buyer at an auction and brought him home. A month later, a lightning bolt hit a transformer next to our house, sending Pete over a six-foot wooden fence and into the woods, there to be entangled in a mass of barbed wire on my neighbor’s property. The result left his front legs cut to the bone at his chest level, an open wound 18 inches across and nine inches tall. More> |
February 23, 2007 - Thoroughbred Racehorses Beat the Odds, Retire to Florida. Four thoroughbreds up for adoption will be coming from the Virgin Islands to their new home in Florida. Habitat for Horses, the largest equine protection organization in the United States will welcome Panemetro, Boch One, Brimstone Tough, and Smooth Distinction at Ravenwood Farm in Keystone Heights, FL on Monday, February 26. Read more>
As part of its responsibility to manage, protect, and control wild horses and burros, the Bureau of Land Management is soliciting bids for one or more new pasture facilities located west of the Mississippi River. The solicitation ends February 8, 2007. Read more>
February 7, 2007 - Georgia Department of Agriculture staff removed a total of 99 horses, ponies and donkeys Friday and Saturday from a property in Pike County out of concern for the animals' health and safety. Read more>
February 7, 2007 Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin commended the Georgia Equine Rescue League (GERL) today for their ongoing work protecting horses in the state and specifically for their generous and essential support in assisting with the horses rescued last week in Pike County. Read more>
WASHINGTON (Feb. 5, 2007) – Despite an offer by The Humane Society of the United States to take custody of approximately 100 horses caught for up to two weeks in the slaughter pipeline after a federal court ruling upheld a Texas state law banning the sale of horsemeat for human consumption, Kaufman-based Dallas Crown, Inc. resumed slaughtering the animals this afternoon. Read more>
January 21 2007 (Washington, DC) Fifth Circuit Ruling Upholds Texas State Law Protecting Horses From Slaughter Read more>
HSUS - We are one step closer to a ban on horse slaughter! On Friday, Jan. 19, after years of litigation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit finally upheld a 1949 Texas law banning the sale of horsemeat for human consumption. Read more>
See the list of Upcoming Wild Horse BLM Adoptions in the Eastern States
Jan. 17, 2007 - American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act Reintroduced. Following tremendous momentum on the movement to ban horse slaughter achieved in the House last session, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (AHSPA) has been reintroduced in both chambers of the new 110th Congress and Chairman of House Natural Resources Committee Steps up for Wild Horses Read more>
Jan. 17, 2007 - Federal Bill to Ban Horse Slaughter Introduced in Both U.S. House and Senate (PR from HSUS via Chris Dunn Habitat for Horses). Lawmakers reintroduce legislation with large original cosponsorship Read more>
Dec. 2006 - No Senate Vote on Horse Slaughter. We Must Resume Our Fight Next Year. Despite a Herculean effort by those who are vehemently opposed to horse slaughter, the US Senate did not take action on the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (AHSPA) before the end of this Congressional session. Read more>
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Habitat for Horses Inc. announced today that Willie Nelson and his family will host a media reception Sat., November 4th, to introduce the eleven new horses which they adopted from the organization in early October to the public. These horses, including six yearlings and four pregnant mares, are among the last of the renowned Edwards paint horses - representing twenty-five years of breeding by Doug Edwards, a founding member of the American Paint Horse Association. Read more>
WSPA Launches National Speaking Campaign for Global Equine Welfare. The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) announces the launch of a national speaking tour covering nine cities from New York to California. Dr. Elly Hiby, companion animals director for WSPA, will be addressing an important topic that needs immediate attention: The Condition of Working Equines Globally and their Role in Society. Read more>
LEXINGTON, KY (September 25, 2006) - Kentucky Office of Homeland Security and Kentucky Horse Park Join Effort to Save Horses’ Lives Read more>
Habitat for Horses Inc. announced today that Willie Nelson and his family will host a media reception to introduce the eleven new horses which they adopted from the organization in early October to the public. Read more>
Prohibition on Double Decker Cattle Trailers Being Used to
Haul Horses to Slaughter goes into Effect Read more>
Willie Nelson urges co-sponsorship of S. 1915 - the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. More>
American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act:
- Dec. 2006 - No Senate Vote on Horse Slaughter. We Must Resume Our Fight Next Year. Despite a Herculean effort by those who are vehemently opposed to horse slaughter, the US Senate did not take action on the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (AHSPA) before the end of this Congressional session. Read more>
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October 4, 2006 - Eleven 'Habitat for Horses' Find Their Forever Home With Willie Nelson Read More>
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September 10, 2006 - Bill to End Horse Slaughter Passes House — Moves on to Senate.
Habitat for Horses/North Florida Horse Rescue Urges Support Read more>
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September 9, 2006 - The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act Passes House Vote. The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR503) passed through the House by an overwhelming majority (263 – 146) on September 7th. Action Moves to the Senate -
Now the action heats up and moves to the Senate. The Senate Bill, S1915, must be passed before the end of the year to become law. There is no time for celebration, for the job is only half done. More>
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Thursday, September 7, 2006, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503) by a vote of 263-146! More>
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August 30, 2006 - Nationwide Poll Reveals 7 Out of 10 Americans Oppose Horse Slaughter. Life-long animal lovers, T. Boone and Madeleine Pickens, are joining forces with key horse organizations, including The National Horse Protection Coalition, to launch a campaign in support of H.R. 503 which is scheduled to go to a vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on September 7. More>
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SAPL eAlert: Congress Must Act on Horse Slaughter Ban Before Session Ends. We hope the bill will be voted on by the Senate when Congress reconvenes following the election, but there will be limited time available and only issues seen as essential are expected to be addressed. We need to be sure Congress recognizes that this legislation is critical, as approximately 2,000 horses are being hauled to slaughter and brutally killed with every week this bill awaits action in the Senate. Read more>
- Urge Senator to Bring the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act Up for Vote. While the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (AHSPA) enjoys wide support among both the public and legislators, the Senate has yet to approve their version of the Act (S 1915). If approved, the AHSPA would ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the domestic and international transport of live horses or horseflesh for this purpose. Read more & What You Can Do>
Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act:
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House Passes Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. Controversial new law could criminalize currently legal activism. Animal advocates around the U.S. were stunned and dismayed on Monday, November 13th when Congress quickly approved the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA), a bill that threatens to seriously curtail Americans' basic civil liberties. The AETA even applies to third-parties that do business with animal enterprises, such as law firms, insurance companies and investment houses. Read more>
- Two bills are now before the Senate. One of them, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, may have a very powerful effect on our ability to investigate equine abuse and neglect and may be voted on Monday, Nov. 13. If this bill passes, it may prevent an investigation of any commercial operations by a nonprofit. That means all SPCA's and Humane Societies in the US will be restricted from an investigation into puppy mills, no matter how small. Cattle and horse feedlots may also be off limits. Read more & help!
LEXINGTON, KY (September 25, 2006) - Kentucky Office of Homeland Security and Kentucky Horse Park Join Effort to Save Horses’ Lives Read more>
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