Please act now to save our wild horses 'n burros!
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
United States
July 13, 2017 1:01am CST
Firstly, I'd like to 'pologize to folks fer not bein' very active here 'f late. I've been kinda busy...
I went out to tell my wee herd the horrid news 's such came from the Appropriations Committee today. A vote of 27-25, with Mr. Calvert from California, the Chairman, adding his name to the list of those who voted for the horse slaughter ban to be lifted here in the U.S. To say I nearly dropped my eye teeth 'd be'n understatement. I can't e'en tell y'all here my thoughts'n this matter. Ya know, coz such aint polite fer one 'n then the other? I'd be here poundin' these keys fer hours.
The votin' fer the fate 'f the Wild Mustangs/Burros - both those still out'n the range 'n those poor souls who've been hunted down by helicopters, ripped from their families 'n treated worse 'n our worst human criminals 'tis 'pposed to be this next week.
They need 's humans to act'n their behalf. Now. Today. 'tis direly important. Otherwise, thousands will be slaughtered, through no fault 'f their own. There's other ways that should'a been 'n could still be implemented to protect 'em 's 'tis the Wild Horse and Burro Act of 1971 states. Oh wait, the government 'tis been addin' amendments to such to suit their special interests...
Ya know I aint one to beg, but I'm pleadin' with ya to contact yer elected officials ASAP - Americans can simply call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 'n ask to be connected with their representatives. Be polite, but let 'em know ya oppose such.
To see how each of the committee members voted, ya can do so at this link:
https://tinyurl.com/y7woz7y6/u
If'n ya live outside 'f the U.S. 'n wish (please do, we need all the voices we can get) to, ya can contact the White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/write-or-call.
*reckon I ought to thank ya here so's not to mess'p that link 't the bottom - thanks from the bottom 'f my heart 'n the hearts 'f the horses/burros!
If'n yer a petition signin' kinda person, please visit the following:
https://returntofreedom.salsalabs.org/wildontherange
The House Appropriations committee voted 27-25 on Wednesday to reject the Roybal-Allard/Dent horse slaughter defund amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018 Agriculture Appropriations bill. Because there is no permanent federal ban on horse slaughter, advocates p
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
14 Jul 17
thanks, ms. judy. i'm heartbroken 'n quite angry 'bout the vote. did get some comfort to find out today that such aint been voted'n by congress 'stelf yet, so's there's still time to lobby 'gainst this insanity. if'n folks'd jest keep callin'/emailin'/signin' the petitions. seems that's all politicians seem to listen to - bein' bombarded with the facts 'n wishes 'f the public they serve versus the special interest groups that line their pockets.
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@celticeagle (158680)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Jul 17
I read about this on my Care2 site. I signed the petition on there. There is one on wolves too. I am very into the wolve's plight.
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@celticeagle (158680)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Jul 17
@crazyhorseladycx .....I do it for the animals. Many people today do not respect or think of animals as having any rights. It is very sad.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Jul 17
@celticeagle yer so correct, hon. sadly if'n they can't make a profit off 'em, they seem to be declared 's a nuisance. saddens my heart greatly.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
14 Jul 17
thanks fer doin' such, hon. there's many petitions goin' 'round'n respect to the wild horses/burros 'n all need to be signed. jest coz ya signed one don't mean they'll get 'nough signatures to turn such'n - sign all ya can, please. i've also joined the fight fer the wolves'n others. i dunno how humans sleep't night, knowin' what they're greed 'tis doin' to mother natures gifts.
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
14 Jul 17
I tried to sign but that petition is only for those living in the US. I hope it will work in your favour. Having said that what happens to horses that are out of commission. In what way would your horses be affected by this?
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
15 Jul 17
@crazyhorseladycx I heard if a horse is not fit for the races it is put to sleep. Is it true?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Jul 17
@allknowing there's many rescue groups who do what they can to rehab those horses 'n find 'em homes. sadly most that adopt 'em don't seem to realize that they eat way more'n other breeds 'f horses 's their metabolism 'tis so high.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
14 Jul 17
i 'ppreciate ya tryin', hon. seems that the white house/congress/senate 're only acceptin' those who're here'n the u.s. :(
the horses i've here'n my place 'll be protected by me. the thousands they've already got'n holdin' pens (takin' from the ranges, where they used to be wild 'n free) 're 't risk. so's any horse that's sold to the wrong buyer. the count 'tis been 'pproximated to be 100,000 wild horses will be sent to slaughter if'n we don't act to protect 'em from such an ill-deserved fate.
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
23 Jul 17
@crazyhorseladycx What they are doing is so heartbreaking. I wish there was enough people that would be willing to give them a home. If I had land I would get one or two just to watch run around and play. Keep us posted please. That is a good movie, pretty old one.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
23 Jul 17
@velvet53 i agree, hon. there'd be a surplus 'f horses these days though, 's so many 're encouraged to keep breedin' (quarter horses, paint association, etc) 'n then those that don't come'p to their breeders 'xpectations get sold, most oft to kill buyers 'r folks who jest don't seem to comprehend they're a lifetime commitment.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
23 Jul 17
they don't need to be slaughtered here nor 'cross the borders - none 'f our equines need to go through such. but, mr. stewart 'tis proposin' they be disposed 'f, but not fer human consumption. which leaves one to believe mass killin' both out'n the range (via helicopter/folks shootin' 'em whilst they run fer their lives) 'n 't the holdin' pens. the blm, congress 'n the other government entities caused this calamity. their 'solution' most appallin' to say the least. there's a new petition fer the next step which i'm quite fond 'f - it not only states 'don't do it', but viable 'n scientifically proven solutions.
i don't believe i've seen that movie?? perhaps i ought to seek such out.
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@rebelann (111073)
• El Paso, Texas
13 Jul 17
Maybe they need to euthanize all the murderers, petafiles and rapists we've been feedin then tear down those stupid prisons that we've been payin upkeep on, I'd much rather rehab wild habitat to keep them roamin free and keepin them alive.
I'm becoming ashamed of our government.
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@rebelann (111073)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Jul 17
Still, I'm ashamed of them @crazyhorseladycx they don't even bother to listen to the American Indians about such things.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
14 Jul 17
@rebelann the navajo put to the table to 've a horse hunt! yepperz, they've too many 's well 'n figured such 'twas a good idea :( thankfully they spoke, face to face, with one 'f the horse advocacy groups. to 'xplain the pzp 'n other ideas to keep from such 'xtremes. 'f course, now the navajo want more federal government funds to pay fer such...
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@jaboUK (64362)
• United Kingdom
18 Jul 17
@crazyhorseladycx Good luck for tomorrow.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 17
@jaboUK the committee voted to allow horse slaughter :( thankfully through the 1st round'n the senate such was voted down. still a long haul to go 'fore those folks make such 'nto law (politicians...sigh). we've still not managed to get a voice'n regards to the wild horses/burros who're out'n the range'n also'n captivity. mr. stewart (who spear-headed the campaign to kill off the mustangs/burros) 's changed his language to 'not to be used for commercial or human consumption' - which with my thinkin' 'long with that 'f others, means mass killin' - jest not sent to slaughter. we continue to fight...
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Jul 17
yes ma'am 'n such 'tis most 'ppreciated! i was devastated to hear 'f such news 'n greatly disappointed by the vote 'f mr. calvert from california. he's 'pposed to be a critter lover.
they've reworded some'f their proposed actions, i've my fingers crossed that such'd be'n the favor 'f the horses - both domestic 'n those'n the wild. will know tomorrow, 'fter the final vote....
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Jul 17
sure 'ppreciate yer efforts, hon!
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
16 Jul 17
Ooowwww ...
keep up the good fight...will sign the petition it's terrible the hold business has over humanity...but am glad it has not gone thru congress ...so I hope more people join in...
keep up the good fight...will sign the petition it's terrible the hold business has over humanity...but am glad it has not gone thru congress ...so I hope more people join in...1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Jul 17
jest sickens the heart, don't 't? thanks so much fer yer help with this matter, hon. critters 'f all sorts need all the voices they can get 's humans seem to believe they're a right to 'xploit 'n destroy 'em 't whim. big hugs! we should know tomorrow what the final 'damage' 'tis gonna be.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 17
i agree 'n such should be done globally. sadly there's too much profit 'n that seems to be the fuel to the fire storm.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
22 Jul 17
@crazyhorseladycx Yes There are people who will do anything for money
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@Poppylicious (11133)
•
13 Jul 17
I'm not a big horsey fan, but this is so sad. Poor things. :(
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
14 Jul 17
the bureau 'f land management 'tis already done so much harm this year with unwarranted round'ps 'n such needs to be put to a stop. many perished durin'/after the horrific acts 'f humankind.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
25 Jul 17
well, they (the folks 'n the committee) were shown pics 'f starvin' horses 'n believed the lies they were told. gullible bunch, eh? mankind created the surplus 'f horses - both wild 'n those domesticated. our taxpayer dollars help to fund the thoroughbred 'n other registered breeds 'f horses. humans 're lookin' fer the almighty dollar 'n those folks aint 'shamed to find e'ery loophole possible. jest 's many industries :(
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
my patronizing colleague once brought a delicacy of horse meat, and i had a taste of it. the meat was not hard and it was chewable. i just came to learn it was horse meat after i ate a piece.
i do not like to eat the meat of a horse because although horses eat only grass and hay, the mere thought that this hoofed animal, that serves us men, is slaughtered for food, is already a disgust for me. do the slaughtered horses there also have their meats sold?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
14 Jul 17
yes ma'am, most certainly. sadly not 'nough folks seem willin' to come forth 'n take a few moments 'f their time to let their elected officials know such aint 'cceptable.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
14 Jul 17
thanks, ms. judy. we need all the voices we can get if'n we're gonna make 'em change their minds. i hope that'cha share the contact info 'n the causes with all ya know.
