UPDATE:
The Horses are OUT!
REHORSE RESCUE RANCH GOT ALL 10 OF THE HORSES OUT TODAY!!!!!!!
We received a call late yesterday from animal control they would serve the warrant to get the horses out today at 9am. We rallied the troops. All horses are safe in ReHorse's custody. The owner was arrested this morning. Thank you to all of you for your calls and for not giving up. A Big THANK YOU to everyone that helped safely load and transport these horses - Julie Maddox, Kelly Vermeer, Paul Kezis, Lori Teichert, Leeann & Bob Kenyon, Sue Andrus, Maggie, Sharon, and Dr. Tom - Angels Camp Vet
All of the horses are in bad shape and have a long rehabilitation ahead of them. Now the real work and journey begins!
We need to rally the troops again to raise funds to help these horses.
If anyone would like to help the rescue and these horses - ReHorse Rescue Ranch is a 501(c)3 -
DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT - or mailed to P.O. Box 494, Jamestown, Ca 95327 -
Donations can also be made at any of our local feed stores - Sonora Feed, Radovich Hay, Hurst Ranch Feed and Tractor Supply
Please help out these Horses - it will only take a few minutes to read this and email or call.
Angie Herman - who sits on our Board Of Directors and oversees our programs in points north of Sonoma - has sent this urgent message. Please help by making a few simple phone calls.
It is with great sadness and heartbreak that we am forwarding these pictures.
There are 10 horses, 9 mares and a stallion in Copperopolis, Ca living in these horrific conditions. These horses were brought to our attention in January of 2010. At that time we were advised by Calaveras County Animal Control that the owner had until February 2010 to improve the living conditions for these horses or they would be taking legal action. We offered our help at that time to Animal Control as well as the owner to take all of these horses. A concerned citizen emailed us these pictures taken yesterday and Wednesday January 25 and 26 2011. ReHorse Rescue Ranch is willing to take all 10 horses but our hands are tied. These horses are in mud up to their knees, are not receiving proper feed, vet or hoof care. As you can see, the stallion is currently living in a dog kennel.
Calaveras Animal Control says the District Attorney now has the file and unless they can prove the owner is not feeding the horses they are unable to seize them. These horses need to be rescued NOW! Not when the county gets their "case" together. So far it's taken more than 2 YEARS!
We have tried to contact the TV news station but they are not calling back. Please contact the agencies involved and tell them that animal welfare is important to us ALL!
