November 9, 2009
Tennessee Horse Rescue Q&A
Tennessee Horse Rescue Q&A
The Humane Society of the United States worked with the Cannon County Sheriff's Department Tuesday, November the 24th to rescue 84 neglected horses from a Bradyville, Tenn. property. The owners of these horses were arrested and charged with animal cruelty. More charges may be pending. These horses are now recovering at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds, and will be cared for by The HSUS, United Animal Nations and local volunteers for up to a month.
Do you need donations?
The outpouring of support we have received from the community during this rescue has been incredible. We are grateful for this generosity. We have nearly run out of storage space and are in need of only a few specific items. At this time monetary donations are preferred, as costs for veterinary and farrier services for these horses will be extremely high. Please click here to donate directly to this rescue mission.
Is there a need for volunteers?
Because of the outpouring of support we have received it is necessary for us to schedule volunteer assistance. If you would like to volunteer or are a veterinarian or farrier and would like to assist with the care of these horses, please email your contact information and availability to tnhorserescue@humanesociety.org.
Are the horses available to be adopted?
Because of their poor health, the horses will need to gain strength at the emergency shelter before they are placed with rescue groups. We will place the horses with several responsible, appropriate equine rescue groups. These groups will then adopt the horses out to members of the public. We will make a list of rescue groups taking in horses available as soon as it is finalized. If you are interested in being added to the waiting list of interested adopters, please email: tnhorserescue@hsus.org.
Which agencies, corporations, etc. have helped make this effort possible?
This rescue would not have been possible without the generous local support we have received. As the lead animal welfare agency in this rescue The HSUS asked several groups for assistance. We would especially like to thank the Cannon County Sheriff's Department, Tractor Supply Company, the Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Whole Foods, Tennessee Equine Hospital, Franklin Equine, Electric Service Credit Union, Volunteer Equine Advocates, United Animal Nations and A Place to Bark.