LOOSING RACEHORSES CONDEMMED TO DIE IN PUERTO RICO
In a recent article published by the Associated Press, it is reported that in Puerto Rico, "unwanted" racehorses are routinely euthanised at the track when they are no longer useful. These horses are mostly all young and healthy and their only "crime" is that they dont live up to the owners standands, and euthanising them is cheaper than having to feed and board them. I guess there are no slaughterhouses in Puerto Rico or else I am sure they would be sending them there. Well at least they are getting euthanisized but what a sensless, un-necessary & terrible waste. These thoroughbreds were imported at one time or another from the United States. I say lets work towards bringing some of these guys (and gals) home.
Here is the link to the Associated Press article. After you read it, be sure and "come back" to sign the petition.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hCkSDMlqzdmfAPdAJ8VH2H-1DB8AD90MJNB80
PLEASE PUERTO RICO, RE-HOME YOUR EX-RACING HORSES. THERE IS PLENTY OF HELP FOR YOU TO DO THIS! JUST ASK!
CANTER for THOROUGHBREDS
http://www.canterusa.org/
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR HORSES
http://www.fund4horses.org/
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR THE PROTECTION OF HORSES
http://www.ilph.org/
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=457
WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS
http://www.wspa-international.org/
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
http://www.hsi.org.au/
INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL RESCUE
http://www.iar.org.uk/indonesia/
Together WE CAN make a difference! Thank you!