melissa Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Copied from Intelligent horsemanship website:On Sunday I went with a friend to look at some horses that, mostly, have been imported from Spain to be fattened up for the meat trade. Sadly, their long journey will be doubled by the time they finally end up at the abattoir - in Italy. Yes, Italy. The man that buys them cheaply in Spain (no grazing there) has them shipped to his fattening farm north of Tours (Dept 41) and sends them to Italy as he gets a better price and also they'll take anything - mares in foal included (for which he gets a better price as he's paid by the kilo).My friend bought a feisty spanish gelding for 600 Euros who's going to be quite something and a chap who came with us ended up buying a beautiful Breton mare and a donkey to keep her company.This is the website used by some French people who want to find homes for these horses before their last horrendous journey - http://nouvelle-vie.ephpbb.com/ Obviously it's in French and I think to view the horses you have to join. They are listed on the forum. There are many other horses on there seeking good homes. I know it's a long shot, but if anyone feels able to make the journey over and save some of these gorgeous animals from slaughter......he's asking only meat money so they are extremely cheap by UK standards.Here's a picture of two of the Percherons who are due to leave the 'farm' soon....http://www.justgiving.com/chanellieAn appeal has been started following a thread on IHDG about fattening farms on the continent and concerns for the welfare of horses who not only live in dreadful conditions but have to travel long distance before reaching slaughter houses. The thread can be read here http://ihdg.proboards91.com/index.cgi?board=talk2&action=display&thread=1184191735Should the appeal not reach it's target the money held will be passed on to ILPH to help with their work in Europe. http://www.justgiving.com/chanellieDonating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to help EQUINE MARKET WATCH (Sanctuaries UK) will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.http://www.justgiving.com/chanellieSo please help us now!Many thanks for your support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morse98 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanks Melissa,Is so lovely to see my baby again! 'Lancia' on the left and 'Cybelle' on the right is going to the UK after being saved by EMW Sanctuary.Come on folks please help this an awful situation! Even if it is only a few pennies it could just make the difference when loads of people put in their pennies it soon mounts up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framboise Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 As mentioned under another topic, I shall be looking for a donkey (maybe more than one if I get my way - and I will!) when we move next year. I will keep this in my book for when I am ready to house my new babies. And I will check out the ILPH for donations.There are some wonderful people out there - restores my faith in what can be thoroughly horrid world. Well done to you for doing such a noble thing! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 [quote user="Framboise"]As mentioned under another topic, I shall be looking for a donkey (maybe more than one if I get my way - and I will!) when we move next year. I will keep this in my book for when I am ready to house my new babies. And I will check out the ILPH for donations.There are some wonderful people out there - restores my faith in what can be thoroughly horrid world. Well done to you for doing such a noble thing! [:D][/quote]I am sure you know already that donkeys are not happy on their own, so you will certainly need to get two![:D] They give you hours of pleasure, I promise you. If you are new to donkey ownership have a look at the Donkey Breed Society website, they have loads of useful information, and a very informative forum.(Sorry, to slightly hijack this thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morse98 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Hi All,Piccies of my new baby, gorgeous isn't she?![:D] [IMG]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r238/carreral4/Lancia2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r238/carreral4/Lancia.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Indeed she is![kiss] Just what you need after your recent heartbreak, and I hope you have many happy years together[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morse98 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Thanks Rob Roy,Hopefully we can help each other heal the recent sad times we have each had. With some luck we should have many years together especially as she is only 8yrs old and apparently their average age is 27 so fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Have you seen, several more to be saved within a couple of dayshttp://poitoucharentes.angloinfo.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=6787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morse98 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Indeed I have, in fact I am a moderator of the site mentioned: http://www.equinesection.com/dangerlist.htmWe are desperate to re-home these, we only have 24hrs until the meat lorry turns up!!!!![:@]If anyone can help please go to the website mentioned, this really is their last chance![:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 How many left to be rescued ?Can you tell me exactly which ones ?Has the donkey been rescued ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morse98 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hiya,There are 5 left in dept 86.If you look on this link they are on the bottom of page 1 & top of page 2 marked dept86. http://www.equinesection.com/dangerlist.htmThink the donkey in dept 86 is safe but need to confirm there are however other donkeys in dept 41!If you go onto the link there are contact details regarding each.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I see there are now four left, do you know which ones they are exactly Morse and a contact, I can't see the contact details you mention regarding each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morse98 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Petition - stop live transport of horses for slaughterPlease sign this petition - it follows on from the Dept 41 horse rescues, and I hope to get as many as possible to sign. Please post in as many places as possible, send to as many people as you can.http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/cruelhorsedeaths/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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