What are they going to do with all the surplus horses? People are trying to give them away,and when they can't they don't feed them. Rescue facilities are overflowing. This is a big problem.
I hope the bill passes as well. As far as "excess" horses this is caused, in most part, by human error. We are a disposable society so when we don't want something any longer we just get rid of it. It is time for everyone to grow up and be responsible. If you don't just breed to get a "cute" little foal you won't be hung up in this dilemma. It all starts will responsibility, there is absolutely no reason what so ever for people to just "unload" their unwanted horses. If you aren't sure you always want to keep it then don't breed it!!!
I agree people who don't plan to take care of their horses should not breed or have them. That still doesn't solve this problem. I own 5 horse and have owned horses into their thirties. Even if slaughter is stopped there is a huge surplus that will take millions of dollars to address. The horses will still suffer. If congress stops slaughter they need to address the entire problem. They are being as irresponsible as the person who breeds a horse and does not understand how to train or care for the horse.
The surplus of horses is still definitely a problem, but the bill sounds great in itself, its to hard to take on such a huge problem all at once, starting out small is easier and hopefully the economy will bounce back so that people can take care of their horses again.
I think your absolutely right Dona. I dont see this bad economy so bad I see it as a wake up call. to be very conservative about the things we do and live. little things that we might all be guily of light leaving extra lights on in the house and outside or owning such fuel buring vehicles or leaving the water on longer that needed. just little things that add up. We have four horses and plan on keeping them until they kick over. Its called responsiblity. The problems with the whinners is there are no unwanted horses its the Auctioneers, the killers,the over breeders and the associations such as the AQHA,AHPA,AVMA,AAEP all crying at a problem they created. Its time for this bill to pass its time for reality to kick in for them if they have a bit of common sinse. We already know the AVMA and AAEP took an Oath to protect horses yet these Organizations call US and Foreign slaughter humane euthaniza. bull crap its money in there pockets and promotes irresponsiblity not to mention congress officals ignoring the will of majority of Americans that want this bill passed. Not one of these organizations donates to any horse rescues in the US. http://www.SaveDaHorses.org
Some things are more cruel than slaughter!!!! Please address the unwanted,the starving,the neglected horse and the economics of no slaughter. What a waste, surely there is something with the horse that we can use after he is dead. City/urban dwellers look at death differently than rural folks.
Some things are more cruel than slaughter!!!! Please address the unwanted,the starving,the neglected horse and the economics of no slaughter. What a waste, surely there is something with the horse that we can use after he is dead. City/urban dwellers look at death differently than rural folks.
Some things are more cruel than slaughter!!!! Please address the unwanted,the starving,the neglected horse and the economics of no slaughter. What a waste, surely there is something with the horse that we can use after he is dead. City/urban dwellers look at death differently than rural folks.