HORSES LEFT FOR DEATH NOW UP FOR ADOPTION

HORSES LEFT FOR DEATH NOW UP FOR ADOPTION


From TODAY's Jill Rappaport

As a person who considers my dogs and horses to be my children, I was beyond horrified, heartbroken, and plain SICK to my stomach, to witness such shocking cruelty! On a 500-acre farm in upstate New York, 177 horses were clinging to life, covered in parasites, emaciated, with clumps of hair falling out, cuts, infections, and hooves in desperate need of care. These Thoroughbreds -- once beautiful thriving animals -- were left for months during one of the worst winters we ever had to fend for themselves.




VIDEO: Horses rescued from horrific conditions

Their owner, considered to be a prominent player in the horseracing world, blames the problem on "poor management," not money. He was arrested and charged with 22 counts of animal cruelty, and all his racing privileges have been revoked. The vet on call assures me that ALL the horses have an excellent prognosis, and should recover completely in four to six months.

And the other wonderful news is that 67 of the horses were turned over to authorities, and are up for adoption! So if you have a big backyard, and a big heart, please consider getting one. I hope by doing this story, and showing the world what can happen to our beautiful animals if left in the wrong hands, that this will never happen again! They count on us for love, care and protection. And in return we get them.What a gift! See the report on TODAY here.

If you're interested in adopting or donating, please contact the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA at their Web site, or call them at (518) 828-6044.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Horse
• neglect

[bulldog111111]

The horse racing association needs to be held accountable, because it's not just this case. Go to any horse auction and there are ex-race horses going to slaughter! Every person who participates in horse racing must have to contribute to the care and retirement of horses, and foals, who have "outlived their usefulness." The racing world is a multi-billion dollar industry. They know exactly what happens to the majority of these horses and therefore need to be put under the microscope.

[MichaelJs1luv96]

@ZoeNcl I agree!

[ZoeNcl]

your an arsehole.. ! you deserve to die , leave those horses alone and give them to someone who will care and love them.

[ammkuamaya]

how can any one hurt sny one & a animal.. that heart less

[equinechick569]

This is sickening. My instructor may be adpopting one.

[Lisabab16]

This is so sad. I hope no animal will have to go through this, but for some reason ppl think it's ok! That makes us sick.

[tikidikidoo]

This is horrible. He's trying to pass the buck which goes to show what kind of person he is. Why did he have so many horses that he clearly didn't care about? What a loser. Poor horses. I hope the 67 get adopted to loving homes. I wonder what will happen to the other 110. They are getting help now but will he be allowed to keep them? That causes me great concern.