An opportunity has arisen to rescue approximately 30 horses from heading to an auction on Tuesday. Nearly 2000 horses have already been exported to Mexico for slaughter this year. By raising sufficient funds ahead of time, we can intercept these horses from a trader and prevent them from entering the auction and continuing down the slaughter pipeline. This is an urgent situation requiring immediate action.
Our organization offers $450 per horse on the day of the auction through our buyout program. There are additional cost involved with saving these precious lives. Each horse costs approximately $1,000 to bring into our organization, where it receives all of its initial care on intake and is evaluated by our medical team, which includes two veterinarians and multiple medical care professionals. When a trailer arrives on buyout days, our team jumps into action.
We hold our breath as one by one the horses come off the trailer. Our policy of accepting horses in any condition means we’re never sure what to expect. We’ve observed that the horses brought to us through the buyout program are often in the worst shape. These are the horses that would otherwise be trapped in the slaughter pipeline, repeatedly sold at auctions, or barely survive the journey to Mexico. These are the horses that everyone has given up on, we are literally their last chance. Regardless of what they need, even if it’s the Last Act of Kindness, we can be there changing their lives and giving them the love they so desperately want and need.
Our team is always emotionally impacted by the critical condition of the horses as they are unloaded from the trailer. Although it is a triage situation, each horse senses it is finally safe and surrounded by love and care; they are finally rescued from the slaughter pipeline. Despite the heartbreak, our team perseveres, knowing that we are making a difference for every horse we save from the slaughter pipeline. Every horse is special and deserves a chance, horses just like Silhouette.
Silhouette, a little blind horse, was rescued through our buyout program. She had been callously discarded by her previous owners and was destined for slaughter in Mexico. Despite regulations against exporting blind horses, kill buyers often attempt to sell them at auction to avoid detection. These horses can endure months of being shuffled between auctions within the slaughter pipeline. Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, we were able to provide a safe leading for Silhouette through the buyout program, sparing her from this cruel fate. With Horse Plus she found a bright future, that would change her life.
Silhouette was adopted by an amazing woman who had big goals for this sweet little horse. Her new mom changed Silhouette’s name to Black Beauty’s Susie Q because she truly is a Black Beauty, and she had a big goal for this little horse, to restore Susie Beauty’s sight.
Last month, Susie was accepted into the Cornell University Equine Hospital, where a team of skilled veterinarians performed delicate surgery to remove both cataracts. The skilled veterinary team removed both cataracts and implanted a new lens in her left eye, enabling her to see clearly for the first time in her life. Susie’s caregivers are delighted with her recovery and impressed by her intelligence, gentle nature, and strong spirit. After a three-week recovery period, Susie will return to her loving home to a life filled with clarity, confidence, and love. Her journey exemplifies the transformative impact of the Buy-Out program and what can happen when people support our mission of rescuing horses. You can help us save more horses just like Susie!
Urgent Plea for Horse Rescue: Auction Looms.
Time is running out to save 30 horses from being auctioned off on Tuesday. These innocent animals desperately need your help to avoid an uncertain fate. Your donations will directly fund our Buy-Out program allowing us to Rescue, Shelter & Protect horses and provide them with a safe and secure future.
Your Impact
In the past, your generous support has helped us to rescue up to 70 horses in a single month. However, with the decline of donations in the winter months, we’re struggling to save even 20 horses a month. We urgently need your help to with this rescue mission.
Donate Today to Make a Difference
Every dollar you donate brings us closer to our goal of saving the 30 horses from auction. No donation is too small – every contribution makes a tangible impact on the lives of these horses. Your generosity provides them with food, shelter, medical care, and the chance to find loving homes. By donating today, you’re not just giving money; you’re giving horses hope, a second chance, and a brighter future. Your compassion and support are crucial to our mission. Please open your hearts and donate now to help us save these deserving animals. Together, we can ensure that these horses are never again subjected to neglect or mistreatment.