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On the Renewed Debate Over Horse Slaughter

Animal Person

As the economy continues to falter, law enforcement officers in Kentucky and throughout the country are seeing major increases in the number of unwanted and neglected horses, some abandoned on public land, others left to starve by their owners.". This is about finding "affordable options for unwanted horses," the article says.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

Some were abused or neglected. That at least would be a start till our society puts a higher value on the lives and existence of our furry friends, till the law stands up for our 4-legged buddies, till shelters are no longer overflowing with the unwanted. But all of them still have hope, they wag their tails, they purr.

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