Anger and Mass Confusion Abound as USDA Plans to Issue Permits for Three Horse Slaughterhouses.

The Equine Welfare Alliance issued this press release late last night about the imminent issuance of permits for horse slaughterhouses in New Mexico, Missouri and Iowa: http://www.equinewelfarealliance.org/uploads/USDA_Inspections.pdf This is all extremely mystifying given that appropriations…

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Equine Advocates Twelfth Annual Awards Dinner & Charity Auction

Please join us for at our Gala honoring Jack Knowlton and Assemblyman Jim Tedisco on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the City Center in Saratoga Springs, NY "In this historic year of celebrations for Saratoga Springs,…

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Robert Redford Calls for an End to Horse Slaughter

 Robert Redford has come out strongly and publicly against the slaughter of America's wild and domestic equines. In a letter to Equine Advocates President, Susan Wagner, the legendary and award-winning actor, director, environmentalist and founder…

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In Loving Memory of Mariclare Haggarty

Mariclare Haggarty, a dear friend of Equine Advocates, passed away at the age of 58 on April 9, 2013. For the past 22 years, Clare worked for the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS), an organization devoted…

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In Loving Memory of Cabbage

Cabbage, a Pony, sadly passed away on March 26, 2013. She was in her mid-twenties.Cabbage was on her way to slaughter when she was rescued by Equine Advocates in 2001, along with two Belgian draft…

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St Patrick’s Day Fundraiser

We wish to thank Tammy and Ashley Barnard, Cindy and Sherry Kozel, and all of the members of Time in the Saddle Club for hosting a great St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser on our behalf! We…

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Horse Slaughter in the U.S. – Oklahoma & New Mexico, We’re Pointing Our Finger At You!

Unlike the UK, there aren’t currently any slaughterhouses in the United States, but yet horse slaughter is still legal, and several states like Oklahoma and New Mexico are actively pursuing permits through the USDA to…

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Bebe Neuwirth Photographed at Equine Advocates

We, at Equine Advocates are delighted to share with you this amazing photo of one of our beautiful Draft mares, Melanie, formerly a PMU foal, along with the great and wonderfully talented, Bebe Neuwirth, shot…

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In Loving Memory of Pat

Photo of Pat resting her head on Lisa, her best buddy.  Photo taken by Michele Ferritto.   Pat was a Miniature Donkey who sadly passed away on January 29, 2013.Equine Advocates rescued Pat on October 18, 2006…

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Equine Advocates Happy Holidays 2012

Our virtual holiday greeting is performed by Cathy Grier, NYC Subway Girl and great friend of the organization.  Starring Bobby  II Freedom, Rain Man, Suzie, Lily, Henry and many other rescued equines at EA's sanctuary…

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New Documentary, “Saving America’s Horses – A Nation Betrayed” Premiers in New York City, 12/7th

"Saving America's Horses - A Nation Betrayed," a full length documentary about the plight of America's wild and domestic equines will have its New York Premier on Friday, December 7th at the Quad Cinema in Manhattan.…

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In Loving Memory of MoMo

MoMo (Mahogany), an alpaca/llama cross, passed away on November 27, 2012. MoMo came to the sanctuary in 2008 with his best buddy, Nahid, another alpaca/llama cross and Herbert, a nubian goat.  Herbert passed away on…

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Meet Alice!

We are thrilled to introduce you to Alice, a miniature donkey, who came to Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary earlier this week.  Alice is 10 years old and will spend her time with Pat &…

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Cazenovia College Students Visit Equine Advocates

Equine Advocates welcomed Cazenovia College Professor Dr. Karin Bump of the Equine Studies Business & Management Program and students from her "Horses, Humans, Politics & Pressure" class. The seminar at the sanctuary, given by Susan…

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