Allow Humane Horse Slaughter

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The purpose of this petition is to allow the horse owning and non-horse owning public to voice their concern over the growing problem of starvation and neglect cases that are on the rise due to lack of options to dispose of unwanted horses. Since there is no operating Slaughter facilities in the U.S., the horse market has declined dramatically in that horses have lost their salvage value. If that isnt enough, thousands of horses are now being trucked out of the country to Mexico and Canada, to be processed. This has done nothing but prolong the suffering of these animals, extended periods of time spent on trucks with no water, food or rest. In these tough economic times, people are losing their jobs, their homes and many are faced with tough decisions. Their horses will only be an after thought. There are news reports coming in daily of abandoned animals left to fend for themselves from all over the country. This is no joke, this is by far a worse fate than being sent to slaughter where they will be utilized and processed humanely. Many people will not spend several hundred dollars to euthanise their horse, but instead, will abandon or turn the animal loose. We feel that there is indeed an enormous need for humane slaughter as a safety valve for people who have no other choice. We also feel that there is a great need for legislation in the humane transport of all animals destined for slaughter. WE URGE YOU TO OPPOSE ANY LEGISLATION TO RESTRICT THE HUMANE SLAUGHTER AND TRANSPORT OF HORSES IN THE U.S.

106 Signatures

  • Jane Pierce
    • Comments
    • I fully agree with this petition.
    • address, zip code
    • 300 St Clair Rd, Boyce, La 71409
    • phone
    • 318-793-2336
    • occupation
    • horse trainer/riding instructor, 25+ years
  • Nicole
    • Comments
    • This is an epidemic!!! We NEED to have slaughter available in the US for the welfare of horses. It is recognized by the AVMA as not only a humen method of euthanasia but also a preferred method. PLus in a green world, it is using currently WATED energy sources with 100\% of the carcass being used and it would stimulate the economy by bringing money into the US from other countries again while also stimulating jobs and revenue within our country with a ripple effect from MANY industries.
    • address, zip code
    • 310 mabel Ave Princeton, TX 75407
    • phone
    • 262-818-6452
    • occupation
    • Horse breeder
  • Ted Pierce
    • Comments
    • Vote no on HR 503
    • address, zip code
    • P.O. Box 5381, Etna, WY 83118
    • phone
    • (307) 690-0391
    • occupation
    • Rancher, Breeder
  • Don
    • Comments
    • I totally agree we Do NOT need Horse slaughter in America nor for Exports its a proven fact that the slaughter industry is a inhumane and greedy business promoting abuse and neglect nor do these pro slaughter freaks care about the drugs in horses today. We support HR 503 for an Urgent passage.
    • address, zip code
    • 77640
    • phone
    • 409-985-3160
    • occupation
    • Farmer
  • Lucille Anderson
    • Comments
    • Thank you, I so agree! I have written two essays now on this issue. :)
    • address, zip code
    • 48054
    • phone
    • 18103573902
    • occupation
    • High school student
  • ken frezia
    • Comments
    • please take the ban off of slaughter, too many horses are starving and suffering
    • address, zip code
    • 3171 Becky Ln 70452
    • phone
    • 985-861-2020
    • occupation
    • horse trainer
  • nadir
    • Comments
    • every living being deserves to die in a humane way
    • address, zip code
    • M5S2M6
    • phone
    • 416-141-9225
  • Anneliese Gengel
    • address, zip code
    • PO BOX 240 laporte, CO 80535
    • phone
    • 970-231-6564
  • Dee Schauer
    • Comments
    • necessary to prevent export to Mexico
    • address, zip code
    • 498 CR 4699 Boyd TX 76023
    • phone
    • 9404333847
    • occupation
    • horse trainer and physical therapist
  • marceline berryman
    • address, zip code
    • 14278 Inman rd Fredonia,KS 66736
    • phone
    • 6202056027
  • Gabrielle
    • address, zip code
    • 904 Waldren dr. Camdenton MO 65020
    • phone
    • 573-480-2701
  • Tasha
    • Comments
    • We need this! NOW
    • address, zip code
    • In the country, NE 69138
    • phone
    • 308-529-8386
    • occupation
    • Trainer, breeder, mother, farmer, rancher.
  • Birdie Johns
    • Comments
    • This is something that is needed and wanted by many
    • address, zip code
    • 59746
    • phone
    • 406-834-3487
    • occupation
    • rancher
  • Lorie Zimdars
    • Comments
    • we need this
    • address, zip code
    • 59746
    • phone
    • 406-660-2690
    • occupation
    • ranch owner
  • Heidi Wesely
    • Comments
    • Allowing a sick, injured and dying horse to suffer is worse than ending it's misery quickly.
    • address, zip code
    • 11593 so. 205 st. Elkhorn, NE. 68022
    • phone
    • (402) 639-7135
  • Heather McQuaid
    • Comments
    • stop the shipping to Mexico & Canada, let us process our horses in the United States
    • address, zip code
    • 4221 S. Chacoan Dr.
    • phone
    • 520-343-4541
    • occupation
    • teacher
  • Elizabeth
    • Comments
    • Allowing unwanted horses to graze freely, fatten up, (which should be a requirement on the slaughterhouse grounds); in full view of the American public would be the best option for the unwanted and very often neglected animals. The method of slaughter could then be controlled and monitored. It simply makes sense for all concerned, especially the horses we claim to love but then turn a blind eye to the horrific journey and end they face outside of our borders.
    • address, zip code
    • 08530
    • phone
    • 609-460-4063
    • occupation
    • Administrator and part time horse rescuer when funds allow.
  • Bobbi
    • Comments
    • I wish there were more people in support of humane horse slaughter. without slaughterhouses we are flooding the market with unusable and unwanted horses!!
    • address, zip code
    • 98272
    • phone
    • 206-650-3312
    • occupation
    • Equine Breeding Manager
  • Stephany Haack
    • address, zip code
    • E11253 Hwy 156 Clintonville WI, 54929
    • phone
    • 1- 715 - 250 - 1548
  • Ruth Hamblin
    • Comments
    • Human horse slaughter is necessary!
    • address, zip code
    • 4765 Hazel Road, V0J1Z2
    • phone
    • 12508457849
    • occupation
    • Student
  • DeAnna Fitzgerald
    • Comments
    • I support humane horse slaughter
    • address, zip code
    • 330 Honey Suckle Ln
    • phone
    • 9037360211
  • Rebecca Moffitt
    • Comments
    • We need a humane way to end suffering of crippled and old horses.
    • address, zip code
    • 97756
    • phone
    • 5414807719
    • occupation
    • retired
  • Kay McGee
    • address, zip code
    • 39096
    • phone
    • 6014150502
  • Ronnie Elmer
    • address, zip code
    • 71801
    • phone
    • 8707776060
  • Joyce Elmer
    • Comments
    • much better than starving horses
    • address, zip code
    • 71801
    • phone
    • 8707776060
  • Sarah Carrillo
    • address, zip code
    • 71801
    • phone
    • 8707775639
  • Alfredo Carrillo
    • address, zip code
    • 71801
    • phone
    • 8707775639
  • Marla Newton
    • address, zip code
    • 71801
    • phone
    • none
  • Darleen Brautigam
    • address, zip code
    • 6858 FM 1511, Centerville TX 75833
    • phone
    • 903-536-4438
  • clinton harris
    • address, zip code
    • 1190 nagler rd
    • phone
    • 509-823-3946
    • occupation
    • log trucker
  • Sarah
    • address, zip code
    • 64633
    • phone
    • 6603220372
  • Anna Hill
    • Comments
    • Slaughter has its place and without more harm will come to horses without a place
    • address, zip code
    • 10009 Ponder Lane Denham Springs, LA 70706
    • phone
    • 225-665-2186
  • Randy Baudoin
    • Comments
    • Slaughter should be legal !
    • address, zip code
    • 10009 Ponder Lane Denham springs, LA 70706
    • phone
    • 225-235-1596
  • Connie Pinkerton
    • Comments
    • Because of the sad growing horse problem I do endorse the humane slaughter or our beautiful animals.
    • address, zip code
    • 105 Pinkerton Trail Prospect, PA 16052
    • phone
    • 724-368-8960
    • occupation
    • Self Employed
  • Helen R Wooldridge
    • Comments
    • We need a place to dispose of sick or dying animals along with those that have behavioral problems that are threats to people. The money that it takes to dispose of these animals is far beyond the ways and means of owners who can't afford to dispose of them any other way. Humane disposal, of course is a must. The money received from the animal does in no way cover any cost that was incurred by the owner.
    • address, zip code
    • Helen R Wooldridge P. O. Box 6581 330 Slate Bluff Trail Sheherdsville, KY 40165
    • phone
    • 502 543 3656
    • occupation
    • Agricultural
  • Deborah Young
    • address, zip code
    • 78159 Donnie Road Folsom, Louisiana 70437
    • phone
    • 985-796-9359
  • Julie Karlinsey
    • address, zip code
    • 715 E 3900 S Salt lake city, ut 84107
    • phone
    • 801-915-1412
  • marcus west
    • address, zip code
    • 10788 hwy 78 south 73450
    • phone
    • 5805130142
  • ASHLEY
    • address, zip code
    • 1324 STATE RD AA, 65648
    • phone
    • 4177334038
    • occupation
    • HORSE TRAINER
  • David Otto
    • address, zip code
    • 82244
    • phone
    • 307-575-0659
  • Sheri C.
    • Comments
    • I rather have humane slaughter than to have a horse starve to death.
    • address, zip code
    • po box 146 Denio, Nv 89404
    • phone
    • 5417090243
    • occupation
    • ranch hand
  • Jes Sothern
    • address, zip code
    • 97055
    • phone
    • N/A
  • Chelsea Schneider
    • address, zip code
    • 76123
    • phone
    • 555-555-5555
    • occupation
    • video production
  • brett sabey
    • Comments
    • humane slaughter.... please soon
    • address, zip code
    • po box 584 84035
    • phone
    • 801 755 7151
    • occupation
    • trainer
  • Ted W. Newport
    • address, zip code
    • Colo.
    • phone
    • 970-397-0000
  • Andi Harmon
    • address, zip code
    • PO Box 164 Burns, OR 97720
    • phone
    • 5415892074
    • occupation
    • Computer tech
  • Sandra Force
    • Comments
    • There has to be some slaughter plants in this country to take care of the old, crippled, and crazy horses. Currently we are only shipping the good horses to slaughter in Canada and Mexico because of the issues with transportation.
    • address, zip code
    • 26000 Hall Road Junction City, Oregon 97448
    • phone
    • 541.520.7474
    • occupation
    • self employed
  • Julie Schram
    • address, zip code
    • 347 Mill Creek Rd. Hamilton, Montana 59840
    • phone
    • 406-961-2457
    • occupation
    • Rancher/Packer
  • Erin Schwiesow
    • address, zip code
    • 83217
    • phone
    • 2086665555
  • CM Higdon
    • Comments
    • Humane slaughter should be an option available to all horse owners in the US. This is an issue of personal property rights.
    • address, zip code
    • 74169-1015
    • phone
    • 918 663-8438