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| angelsmith13 |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 11:32:27 AM
Could someone please tell me what to do about my neighbors horses? They are dying! I have called the police many times and they keep saying to me "do you know how hard it is to have animals taken away?" Other people have also called the police and they do not care. It is 109 degrees here. I would go there and do something myself but there are 6 men who live there and no women. I don't want to knock on the door (think Deliverance) If anyone knows someone please let me know. I have tried the vets as well. Here is the link to their photos
http://13thstreetoddities.googlepages.com/pleasehelpthesehorses%21
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| junkjunkie |
Posted - Aug 15 2007 : 05:58:57 AM
I hope they were given to a caring home....or at least (I hope this doesn't sound bad) put out of their misery in a humane way. If you find anything out, keep us posted.
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 11:05:32 AM
I hope that where ever they went they are safe and being taken care of!
Alee
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| angelsmith13 |
Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 10:55:07 AM
Well girls, I appreciate all of your help and support. But the horses are gone. I don't know where. But there not there anymore. They're not in the barn because they don't have one. And I can see all the way around their 1 acre lot because my property literally surrounds it. I hope maybe they got skittish and gave them to someone who will take better care of them. |
| Love-in-a-Mist |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 07:03:52 AM
I e-mailed a humane society there and he gave me this name and number and said this guy will make stuff happen
Guy Bilyeu 624-5302 ext.223 it's the humane society there call and ask for him, then tell him your story.
Hope they get rescued or at least humanely put to death.
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| ponyexpress |
Posted - Aug 12 2007 : 09:36:48 AM
I've just started volunteering for our Humane Society Large Animal Rehabilitation Farm. It is heartbreaking to see animals in this condition. I would ask that you be careful in how you approach the situation. In Missouri, there is legislation either pending or has been passed against taking photos on private property, even if you are standing across the street and not physically on the person's property. The investigators have to make three visits to attempt to educate the owner and provide opportunity for the owner to make significant changes. If not, then a court order must be issued to impound the animals. It is possible that these owners have been investigated before, which would make it easier to rescue these horses.
If you don't find any resources in your area, contact the Humane Society of Missouri - Longmeadow Rescue Ranch. They may be able to provide advice on how to proceed.
(636) 583-8759 earlene.cole@hsmo.org I don't know that they could accept the animals. We are, unfortunately, filled to overflowing. It is sad, but the recovery stories are amazing!
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Aug 11 2007 : 12:21:36 AM
you very well may have to contact someone outside of your local departments to get this resolved. I wish you the very best of luck in this and I truly hope that it is not too late for these horses.
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Aug 11 2007 : 12:20:17 AM
here are more horse rescue places in Tennessee:
http://www.horsehavenoftn.com/
Tennessee
Angel Rescue
3976 Hwy 70
West Dickson, TN 37055
615-740-0964
LenaFrensley@angelrescue.com
Equis Acres
Mt. Juliet, TN
615-430-4258
info@equisacres.com
Gentry Creek Farm
Laurel Bloomery, TN
423-727-7080
gentrycreek@tibonline.net
Horse Angels Network of Appalachia
P O Box 4505
Maryville, TN 37802
865-717-3233
hana@horseangelsnetwork.org
Horse Haven of Tennessee, Inc.
P O Box 20392
Knoxville, TN 37940
865-573-8006
horsehaventn@hotmail.com
Mustang Alley Horse Rescue
1020 Walters Road
Greeneville, TN 37743
423-552-5988
MAHR@mustangalley.org
Sacred Heart Rescue
3678 Griffintown Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
931-761-8568
shari@sacredheartrescue.com
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Aug 11 2007 : 12:15:25 AM
you are located relatively close to Nashville..here is a place that might can help you out if the locals won't get involved.
http://www.nashvillehumane.org/about/staff.php
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| WriterRider |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 6:28:29 PM
Angel, first of all, bless you for trying to help these horses. I agree with the ladies on here who have suggested contacting the sheriff, Humane Society, etc., but this is a case where I think it's important to actually show up in person at these various agencies (and also feed stores, vets, etc.) with photos in hand as proof. I would also suggest contacting your livestock inspector and/or agricultural extension office (should be in the County/Government section of your phonebook) to find out what it takes to have horses removed and what you can do at this point. These horses are beyond severely malnourished, clearly. It's a really sickening situation. Blessings to you and these sweeties.
Nicole
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 6:19:50 PM
Angel-
Any updates?
Also if you want to email me the address of the people who own the horses, I would be happy to make the calls for you if you are worried about retaliation.
Alee
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| mkmomus |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 10:01:54 AM
Angel,
Do you think maybe this site could help or tell you someone who can?
www.vea-tnhorserescue.org/index.html
Merle |
| junkjunkie |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 08:55:56 AM
Angel, I googled horse rescues in Tennesee. It's easy....type, 'horse rescue in Tennesee', on the Google search, and you get a lot of rescue organizations listed. Hope that helps and good luck!
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 08:55:09 AM
Also, these are apparently the animal control offices near Westmoreland
Portland Animal Control Office
(615) 325-5330
122 Morningside Dr
Portland, TN 37148
Allen Co-Scottsville Animal
(270) 618-7387
51 Humane Ln
Scottsville, KY 42164
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 08:53:01 AM
Here's a link
http://west.petfinder.com/shelters/TN371.html
another
http://west.petfinder.com/shelters/TN163.html
http://www.friendsofhannahrescue.org/
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Aug 10 2007 : 08:48:12 AM
I used to do dog rescue, and a great way to find rescue resources is throught Petfinder.
I did a search for horses, Westmoreland, Tennessee and this is all of the rescues/orgs that popped up. 1st, I'd contact the television media, 2nd, I'd contact an animal control division in a larger neighboring county. Sometimes they work in conjunction with smaller counties with lesser resources.
3rd, I'd contact these folks about legal procedures and would they be able to help you in ANY way, whether it's contacting THEIR sources in legal avenues, or whatever. If you can't get this link to open, search Friends of Hanna at Harry Moose Pet Retreat, Animal Relief Fund in Franklin, Tennessee and Middle Tennessee Animal Rescue, Rock Island, TN.
http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?breed=&tmpl=&preview=&animal=Horse&preview=&zip=Westmoreland%2C+TN
Good luck with this--I hope you can find a solution, and save these animals. Sounds like a cop-out, but I broke my own heart and spirit over things just like this and I couldn't do it anymore.
Tennessee and Kentucky, where I rescued have the most lackadasical animal welfare laws out of all of the states. We both rate rather low on our humane laws.
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 9:12:07 PM
Mary Ann- That is a good point. I hadn't thought about the fact that they are more likely to bloat or colic or go into gastric distress. You are right, the feeding should wait until a professional can see to them.
Oh and another idea. If when you speak to the police- ask to be transfered up the line. The police are civil servants and it is their duty to look into these sort of issues.
Alee
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| Brew Crew |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 8:00:44 PM
My knowledge of horses is limited to what would fit in a gnat's head, but surely they would be eating some of the green stuff in the background? Are they just so far gone that they have no appetite anymore? I hope something is done soon, as Alee said if nothing else but to put them at ease.
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| Horseyrider |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 6:35:32 PM
Not many humane societies are set up to deal with horses. Most can only handle dogs and cats. And cruelty laws in many states don't cover horses because they're considered livestock, not pets. If you can't get help from your local humane society, contact The Hooved Animal Humane Society in Woodstock Illinois. They can help you find local resources that can deal with horses.
BTW, DON'T feed them! Horses this debilitated cannot digest hay because their gut has shut down, and I promise you they'll colic. When a horse is this bad, it's up to experienced people such as rescuers that specialize in debilitated horses and veterinarians, to bring them back. The best protocol usually involves many very small feedings of alfalfa hay, probiotics, IV fluids, etc. And these may be too far gone.
If someone did this in Illinois, there are laws now by which people who do this would be prosecuted. But not all states consider this a crime. |
| brightmeadow |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 5:42:29 PM
Here, I also found this state listing of animal shelters and humane societies. http://www.greenpeople.org/humanesociety.htm maybe there is another organization that could help, looks like there are several listed for Hendersonville.
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| Brew Crew |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 5:36:38 PM
I can't say I have seen anything like that before in my life. Looks like something out of a terrible movie. So brave of you to try to take action! Good luck, and keep us in the know as to how it's going!
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| Kathie |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 5:30:08 PM
Brenda you are a Gem!!
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 4:31:59 PM
Oh, that's awful, and you are such an angel to try and help these poor pitiful horses.
I googled Westmoreland (assumed since you are calling the police, these people must live inside city limits? and found that it is in Sumner county - then googled animal shelter sumner county tennessee and came up with this:
Friends of Sumner County Animal Control
Friends of Sumner County (TN) Animal Control
(Free Listing #3947 , since Aug 2002 )
Categories:
Organization , Animal welfare , Humane shelter / pet adoption
Address: 100 Spy Glass Way Map
City, State:
Hendersonville, Tennessee Country: United States zipcode:37075
Phone:
615-444-1196 Fax: on file
WebSite:
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Email
Email Not working Contact: Melissa Cothron Walrond
Description: Friends of Sumner County (TN) Animal Control is being formed to help the 20 year old animal control facility in Gallatin, TN. The facility needs renovation and expansion. We also want compassionate care for the animals including proper shelter, food and veterinary care (including euthanasia done by professionals). We want to increase adoptions and encourage spay and neuter for all companion animals in the county.
Maybe someone in that organization can help you get the word out, or get some attention focused on these poor animals.
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| junkjunkie |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 4:30:41 PM
That is so *bleepin'* terrible!! I like the suggestion of maybe giving them water and some hay. Approaching these people, I would be very leary....they can't be right in their heads to let these animals get like that! Definitely report this to the ASPCA or Humane Society immediately...or the media. Anything to draw a lot of attention to this!
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 3:44:59 PM
Oh Do they have water at all? Can you toss some hay over the fence? If they don't have water can you drop a bucket over the fence and fill it with your hose? I am not sure how close they are to you. Be careful- that fence looks like it is probably electric.
Alee
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 3:43:07 PM
Even if they aren't saveable- they deserve a more kind end to their life than those fellows are giving them. I really hope they can be saved! I am sure they need some pretty critical vet care at this point. Do you know any big burly guy vets? Maybe you could have him go pound on the door?
Alee
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