Saving From Slaughter
This is their last chance! Next stop is the slaughter house!
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Dolly’s (aka 007) short story is that she was sold to be sent to slaughter. She is a strong working horse that was in good shape, only 14 years old, and was carrying a baby. She was most likely used to working on ranches. The owners felt they didn’t need her anymore and sought to make a quick, easy buck. Dolly’s rescue costs, just to get her here safe, was about $2600. She was in good condition so no major vet issues as of now. Not all are that lucky. Many will get sick in the pens or are severely emaciated.
All animals and pets deserve better than this.
These horses need saving! This will be a long journey to raise awareness and help those we can.
Our goal is to devise a program where we can make rescuing slaughter-bound horses more affordable and feasible for people to adopt and/or help. Purchasing them at auction before they continue through the pipeline, fundraising specifically for these horses, and transporting and quarantining ourselves are all means to make this dream a reality. Stay tuned as we all learn together.
Our goal is to devise a program where we can make rescuing slaughter-bound horses more affordable and feasible for people to adopt and/or help. Purchasing them at auction before they continue through the pipeline, fundraising specifically for these horses, and transporting and quarantining ourselves are all means to make this dream a reality. Stay tuned as we all learn together.
It’s been almost 4 years…
Since our first slaughter pipeline rescue and boy, have we learned a lot!! We have also rescued, rehabilitated, and/or adopted out over 40 more horses that were saved from slaughter. Each day a new perspective is gained, a new lesson is learned, and new ideas formed. The horses are thriving, and our hearts are full.
As Maya Angelou said,
As Maya Angelou said,
“Do the best you can until you know better.
Then, when we know better, do better.”
We started this completely blind, only knowing we could not let this mamma horse end up on a dinner plate. The rest we figured out as we went. You really can do anything you set your mind to – where there is a will, there’s a way.
Now that we know better, we will do better!
There are many varied opinions on the pros and cons of rescuing from the slaughter pipeline. If you so choose, you may do your own research.
100% Fact: The life of the horse(s) you saved is forever changed.
Our plans going forward are as follows:
- TO CONTINUE SAVING what horses we can, focusing on the “less desirable,”. Rehabilitating and preparing them to move on to their forever home.
- TO ATTEND AUCTIONS in hopes of rescuing (purchasing) horses before their less desirable fate occurs.
- SHARE OUR KNOWLEDGE and help others save slaughter pipeline horses on their own (e.g., what auctions are high risk, how to bail, transport costs).
Put the kind back in mankind. Help us feed their tomorrows.
We welcome you to join us on this journey and learn with us. Stay tuned for updates and ways you can help. Check out our sponsorship page to see how you can help.