October 23, 2009 Two-time Emmy and Tony Award winning actress, Bebe Neuwirth filmed a new PSA for Equine Advocates which will be sent to television stations around the country. Neuwirth was honored by Equine Advocates on August 6th for her life-long commitment to helping and protecting animals and for her strong public stance against horse slaughter. This project will be followed by a 30-second PSA for radio, a two-minute TV spot and a short documentary currently in production also featuring Ms. Neuwirth. The documentary is being directed by Jeremy Fitzpatrick of Pivot Point Films. Fitzpatrick recently produced and directed a film about the work of Equine Advocates which was shown at the organization's annual Saratoga gala and fund-raiser in August where Neuwirth was honored. The film featured the song, "Resurrection Lullaby" by the Albany-based band, Zombie Bomb, whose members just recorded two new versions of the song that will be included in the documentary and other projects.

October 21, 2009 "Mule Town," is the newest section of Equine Advocates Safe Home Equine Rescue & Sanctuary to be completed and now home to seven mules and two horses, all of whom came from slaughter auctions and Amish farms in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The new area spans ten acres of the sanctuary. Stay tuned for photos of Mule Town and of the remarkable animals who live there.

October 11, 2009 The Albany-based rock band, Gracie's Paris, performed live at a fund-raising cruise for Equine Advocates. Friends of the organization got together for a picturesque ride down the Hudson River. Gracie's Paris performed their original material, including the song, "Far From Here," which was written especially for Equine Advocates. To hear the song and view a slide show of scenes of Equine Advocates rescued horses and sanctuary, please click here.

Other News Equine Advocates was featured in the New York Times on 4/5/09 with regard to a long-term abuse case involving the extreme neglect and starvation of Thoroughbreds on a horse farm in Greene County, New York. The article is one of a continuing series by sports writer, Joe Drape, who is still reporting on the case. Thank you, Joe!