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October 1, 2011
Meet Rhett
Rhett is the quintessential gentleman. He is gentle, easy going, mild mannered, and exudes an inner strength.
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October 1, 2011
Meet Phoenix
This petite mare exudes sensitivity, moves gracefully, and seeks to please
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October 1, 2011
Meet Alyssa
Easygoing Alyssa has nice manners, has been started under saddle and will make a wonderful all-around horse.
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October 1, 2011
Meet Ranger
A sweet, almost shy boy, Ranger will bond strongly to that special person…one who has a gentle hand in exploring and playing together.
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September 20, 2011
Leading Horse Welfare Experts Gather for International Conference
The International Equine Conference (September 26–28) will take on horse slaughter, cruelty, and the treatment of wild horses and burros.
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September 19, 2011
Donkeys Take Flight to Safety
The HSUS airlifts more than 100 wild donkeys from Hawaii to California, where they will live safely in sanctuaries (and some may be adopted).
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September 19, 2011
U.S. Representatives Praised for Introducing Bill to End Horse Slaughter
The HSUS applauds U.S. Reps. Dan Burton, R-Ind., and Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., for introducing H.R. 2966, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011.
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September 7, 2011
New USDA Transportation Regulations for Slaughter-Bound Horses Applauded
The HSUS praises the USDA for closing a gaping loophole that previously allowed the horse slaughter industry to escape oversight and transport horses in inhumane conditions.
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September 7, 2011
Texas Sanctuaries Work to Safeguard More Than 1,100 Animals from Wildfires
Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch and Doris Day Horse Rescue and Adoption Center work to safeguard animals and offer tips for Texas residents.
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September 7, 2011
The HSUS and and ASPCA to Provide Emergency Funds to N.J. Horse Sanctuary
The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA have pledged to provide $5,000 in financial assistance to Rivers Edge Horse Rescue and Sanctuary in Newton, N.J.
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August 22, 2011
Waikoloa Nightingales: The Plight of the Iconic Donkeys of West Hawaii
The HSUS is involved in efforts to humanely control Hawaii’s wild donkey population, which has gone unmanaged for years and now faces limited resources for survival.
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August 22, 2011
Charlie’s Story: Full Circle for an Abused Horse
In 2009, a horse named Charlie was rescued from starvation. Adopted by a caregiver, he's become a happy companion, horse show competitor, and equine therapist for foster children.
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August 19, 2011
Sixty-four Animals Rescued from Livingston County Hoarding Situation
The HSUS was called in by Livingston County Animal Control to assist in the rescue of 64 animals from a Howell, Mich. property.
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August 11, 2011
Bold Assateague Stallion Retrained in Texas for Potential Adoption
A food-aggressive stallion is moved from Assateague Island National Seashore to Doris Day Horse Rescue and Adoption Center in Texas to be retrained for potential adoption.
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August 8, 2011
Nearly 50 Wild Horses Spared from Illegal Slaughter in Mexico
The HSUS applauds the swift action taken by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Land Management to impound 47 wild horses presumed to be bound to a Mexican slaughter plant.
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July 19, 2011
Take a Tour of Duchess Sanctuary
In the rural community of Oakland, Oregon sits Duchess Sanctuary, run by The Fund for Animals. It's home to hundreds of horses on more than 1,100 acres. The horses all come from places where they were abused, neglected, or otherwise mistreated.
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July 14, 2011
A Visit to Duchess Sanctuary
"The day I spent at Duchess Sanctuary was only a few hours, but it changed my life in ways I am still trying to understand. I am proud to be able to support the Duchess Sanctuary with proceeds from the sale of my book, 'Mystery at Silver Key Stables.'"
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July 13, 2011
The HSUS Calls for More Transparency and Humane Treatment at Wild Horse Gathers
The HSUS released a report it recently submitted to the Bureau of Land Management, calling on the agency to make several critical improvements to its standard operating procedures (SOP) for wild horse gathers.
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July 8, 2011
Reward Offered in Montpelier, Vt., Fatal Horse Shooting
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information about the shooting death of a 31-year-old horse in Montpelier, Vt.
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June 28, 2011
Bucking the System for Horses
Meet Buck Brannaman, of the new move "BUCK." He's the orginal "horse whisperer."
