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Montana Horse Slaughter Bill Not Vetoed

Animal Person

From Elizabeth Forel, of the Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages. On Friday, April 3rd, Montana Governor Brain Schweitzer returned House Bill 418 to the legislature with suggestions for amendments. The danger is that the amendments will be made and the bill will be signed into law. PLEASE TAKE ACTION.

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It's Back! The Horror of Horse Slaughter in DeKalb

Animal Ethics

In response to citizen outrage over horses being slaughtered in Illinois, the Illinois legislature decided to tie off the loophole for good by passing House Bill 1711. On May 24, Governor Rod Blagojevich signed the bill into law. You can learn more about the harsh realities of horse slaughter here and here.