From: sinikka_777 <sinikka@...>
Subject: [abolishhorseslaughtercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and the CHDC
To: abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, August 31, 2008, 7:28 PM

To support what Shelley is saying here, the mandate of Canadian Horse
Defense Coalition is exactly as stated--we are striving to end the
practice of horse slaughter in Canada. Achieving such legislation
would automatically make breeders and horse keepers more accountable,
thus reducing the supply of excess horses over the long term. We are
seeking PERMANENT solutions. In the meantime, we applaud rescue
groups for their efforts and are in fact researching long-term
initiatives that may help rescues with their crucial work. CHDC is
neither a non-profit organization nor a charity, so our funds are
limited, and what donations we do receive are placed toward
strategies that will help end horse slaughter. Hence, investigative
and public awareness work such as the CBC documentary, No Country for
Horses, have been achieved. I would like to clarify that CHDC does
not have the resources to fund rescue organizations. You may wish to
read about the work of TRACS (The Responsible Animal Care Society,
www.tracs-bc. ca ), a B.C.-based charity that has an established
reputation as a hands-on rescue. TRACS has rescued and re-homed
hundreds of at-risk horses since 1994. As funds permit, TRACS has
also helped to pay for veterinary expenses and fencing projects at
rescue facilities so that more animals can be helped.
I encourage serious rescue organizations to seek non-profit status in
their province, and also to obtain charitable status under Revenue
Canada as TRACS has done. Many donors expect a tax deductible
receipt in return for their contributions, so this increases the
donor pool. The waiting list for charitable status appears to be at
least a year long, so the sooner applications are submitted, the
sooner this resource can be used.
Sinikka Crosland
--- In abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com, SHELLEY GRAINGER
<sgrainger2434@ ...> wrote:
>
> My point re: the CFIA and Min of AG was that it was the Coalition
who exposed the cruel treatment of horses at Natural Valley Farms -
not for one minute would I any or anyone else think it is not up to
all Canadians to demand these agencies answer for their actions or
lack of actions. 
> "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ ...>
> To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 7:53:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Horse Rescues and the
CHDC
>
>
> HI Shelley
>  
> Thank you for your response. I think this answered allot of
questions that people have been asking. I would like to know what is
the next step, where do the horses go?To make the statement that the
coalition is the only organization that is in contact with  the
Ministry of Ag or the CFIA is very narrow minded. What do you think
all the anti horse slaughter people do? Well I will tell you, when we
are not working shift work on 2-3 jobs to support the horses that
have been saved from slaughter we are constantly writing letters and
making phone calls, contacting the media and news groups etc. I hope
this answers your question as to "who is doing that".
>  
> I did not imply that funds were "misappropriated" . I realize not
everyone has the property to take in a horse, which brings me back to
the much avoided question "plan B" where will the horses go?. We have
to work together with all parties involved,If we fight on the
government level we also have to support at the grassroots level,
education, over breeding and a place for the horse to go and
hopefully be relocated to at the end of the day. Horse rescues are
operated by very kind people, who give up a very normal lifestyle to
save the horse. It is a 24 seven task. Horse rescues do not have
funds, owners rely on extra jobs and small donations. At the end of
the day if a horse needs medical attention etc it comes out of the
pocket of the rescue owner. Up to this point I liked to think we were
all on the same page, however....I am vey sorry that the coalition 
does not classify themselves on the same level as a rescue. I thought
our goal at the end of the
> day was to save the horse? This will be our last correspondence on
this site as has been many others prior. 
>
> --- On Sat, 8/30/08, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
wrote:
>
> From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Horse Rescues and the CHDC
> To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> Cc: "Sinikka Crosland" <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
> Received: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 6:08 PM
>
>
> Hi Elizabeth - Please remember that the mission of the Canadian
Horse Defense Coalition is to help end horse slaughter. 
Unfortuanately we do not have the funds to help save more horses at
all the rescues.  If we could we certainly would, but please
remember to end horse slaughter we must go up against the Ministry
of AG and the CFIA.  Who else is doing that?  The Natural Valley
Farms reports cost thousands of dollars.  This reaches people on a
global level, and that is how we know we are going to have the most
impact to help end this practice.  We encourage rescues and other
horse defenders to network through the coalition, however we do not
have property(s) to take in horses and we are not a "rescue group".
> To imply that funds are misappropriated is wrong and unfair.  We
are in this fight together with you. 
> The CHDC is not a big organization and we just don't have the
funds - donated or otherwise - to fix the problem of horse slaughter
and horses that need homes.  I like to think that we are doing good
work in trying to fulfill our mission.
> I suggest if you'd like to continue this discussion, please feel
free to contact Sinikka and I directly. 
> Shelley
>  
>  
>  
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ yahoo.ca>
> To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:09:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds 4
horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
takes in
>
>
> Hi Shelley
> I appreciate your point. However the same questions go unanswered?
I know all about the horse auctions and the cruelty that goes on
there. I have saved many horses from meat sale Auctions. The point I
am making is.. we can educate  all we want (which is the mission
statement of Paradise Stable Horse Rescue)  However if we have no
rescues for the horses to go to, because they cannot get any funding
or support from any of the groups that are lobbying against horse
slaughter (example the coalition) , what do you suggest is  the next
step? I have talked to many rescues, the funds  that are being
colllected are not going towards the rescues, they are not receiving
money, feed doantions, vet bills, etc. On behalf of the rescues could
you please tell us where the donations are that the coalition has
received and how do the rescues get help. As you know Paradise Stable
Horse Rescue has contacted you in the past  asking for help to
rescue horses from
> sales and received no help.???
>
> --- On Thu, 8/28/08, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
wrote:
>
> From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds 4
horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
takes in
> To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> Cc: "Sinikka Crosland" <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
> Received: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 11:09 AM
>
>
> Hi Elizabeth,  There will be a message out from the Coalition
soon.  Please understand that some matters concerning the Natural
Valley Farms investigation are confidential at this time.  The
Coalition is working diligently to not let matters be ignored by the
CFIA and Ministry of Agriculture.  While it's good to have
information on what is happening State side, we do encourage
Canadians to use this site to continue dialogues concerning Canadian
issues.
> Thanks,
> Shelley
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ yahoo.ca>
> To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:13:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds 4
horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
takes in
>
>
> HI
> What has happened to this site.?? Is it totally Planeta animal? I
am sure they want to get the info out and raise funds ...However,
what is going on in Canada? What is happening with our rescues, the
new slaughter plant in Sask. ? Any news on the coalitions part.
Horses are being slaughtered by the 100's each day in Saskatchewan? ??
Paradise Stable Horse Rescue cannot rescue anymore, as we  are
funding it ourselves. Some help would be nice. Maureen was a very
positive person on this site ...what happened. The rescues in Canada
need help, or we cannot exist, at the end of the day who will help
the horses if we have no rescues??? People give this some serious
thought.
> --- On Thu, 8/28/08, Planeta Animal <planetanimal@ msn...com> wrote:
>
> From: Planeta Animal <planetanimal@ msn.com>
> Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds 4
horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
takes in
> To: "STOP_HORSE_ CRUELTY" <STOP_HORSE_ CRUELTY@ yahoogroups.
com>, "FriendsOfEquinesSo ciety" <FriendsOfEquinesSo c
iety@yahoogroups .com>, "againstslaughter" <againstslaughter@
yahoogroups. com>, "abolishhorseslaugh tercanada"
<abolishhorseslaugh t ercanada@ yahoogroups. com>
> Received: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 8:03 AM
>
>
> 
>  
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>
> "It is likely that some of the funds raised by Petersen on ABR,
> as well as Peterson's various other fund raising avenues
> for horse rescue and related expenses were misappropriated. "
> re: "Homestretch Equine Rescue
> (formerly Fair Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue)."
> United States Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana takes in
horses from Catherine Petersen/FDFER/ HERF
> http://unitedstates equinerescueleag ue.blogspot. com/2008/
03/userl- in-indiana- takes-in- horses-from. html
> All,
> Please read the following information I received from Diana Baker.
> Alex has asked us to post this information here, as this might
> directly affect some of the FOBs that have been contributing money
> and items for the horses at Homestretch Equine Rescue (formerly Fair
> Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue).
>
> FROM DIANA:
> "I received a phone call informing me that Catherine Petersen of
Fair
> Dinkum Farm and Equine Rescue (FDFER)/Homestretch Equine Rescue
> Foundation has been arrested in Centerville, IN and was extradited
to
> Cody, WY to face charges on several counts of writing bad checks. I
> confirmed this with law enforcement and have been advised that they
> are looking into filing additional charges. It is likely that some
of
> the funds raised by Petersen on ABR, as well as Peterson's various
> other fund raising avenues for horse rescue and related expenses
were
> misappropriated. When more information becomes available, I will let
> you know.
> It is my hope that people will be patient while this plays out - and
> yes, I do understand how difficult that will be. We must remain
> focused on the horses and on the fact that the vast majority of
those
> working rescue are honest, hard working and truly do have the best
> interest of the horses at heart.
> The horses that were at the Petersen's Indiana property have been
> surrendered to the Indiana Division of the USERL. The USERL is
> actively seeking approved adoptive homes or approved foster homes
> (applications available through Jennifer Hack of the USERL.) The
> pregnant mare will likely stay with Jennifer Hack of the USERL as
she
> is said to be too close to foaling to be moved very far. The USERL,
> (www.userlstore. org - note Centerville Horses on any donations)
could
> really use help with hay and feed costs for these horses - they did
> not expect to have all of these new mouths to feed and have
> graciously stepped up to help with very little notice. A big thanks
> to Jennifer and her volunteers for their invaluable assistance in
> this situation."
> If you have been contributing to Homestretch, please discontinue
> those contributions and consider assisting USERL at this time, as
> they now have custody of all the horses.
> Also, law enforcement officials have expressed a concern that, given
> the nature of this situation and the great number of people affected
> (either directly or indirectly) who may start calling or emailing
the
> authorities about this ... PLEASE REFRAIN FROM DOING SO UNLESS YOU
> HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL AND LEGITIMATE MATTER TO ADD TO THE
INVESTIGATION.
> A barrage of calls to the authorities in charge of the case, will
> only serve to monopolize their time and prevent them from
> investigating the more serious aspects of the issues involved.
> I know that this situation is going to be very upsetting for many of
> you, but please try to find a way to channel your emotions into
> something more positive for now ... something that will help the
> horses involved and not hinder the investigation. Please consider
> helping USERL to care for these unexpected mouths to feed, including
> the pregnant Majesta Belle and the foal she is due to deliver any
> time now.
> Thank you, and I'm sorry to be the bearer of this news.
> Dawn Mancina
> http://unitedstates equinerescueleag ue.blogspot. com/2008/
03/userl- in-indiana- takes-in- horses-from. html
> Michelle Gordon (aka mickiebon)
> Heartland Regional Director, United States Equine Rescue League
(USERL, IN.)
> http://www.userlind iana.org
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From: colleen wozney <pufferlady@...>
Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaughtercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and the CHDC
To: abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 4:06 AM

Sinikka Well I also have the same unanswered questions. What are the permanent solutions? It would seem to me that the rescues should be left standing at the end of the day, with as much support and cooperation as possible. Because, "where will the horses go? if we have no rescues. I donnot believe we should use scare tactics and threaten the recsue operators ;  rather than answer the questions. I support Paradise Stable Horse Rescue and I do it for the horses not for a charitable receipt. I also feel many other people have the same opinion. I strongly suggest that you change your tactics and be more of a support and team player , as we all are on the same team!. And all want to save the horse at  the end of the day. --- On Sun, 8/31/08, sinikka_777 <sinikka@defendhorse scanada.org> wrote: From: sinikka_777 <sinikka@defendhorse scanada.org> Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and the CHDC To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com Date: Sunday, August 31, 2008, 7:28 PM To support what Shelley is saying here, the mandate of Canadian Horse Defense Coalition is exactly as stated--we are striving to end the practice of horse slaughter in Canada. Achieving such legislation would automatically make breeders and horse keepers more accountable, thus reducing the supply of excess horses over the long term. We are seeking PERMANENT solutions. In the meantime, we applaud rescue groups for their efforts and are in fact researching long-term initiatives that may help rescues with their crucial work. CHDC is neither a non-profit organization nor a charity, so our funds are limited, and what donations we do receive are placed toward strategies that will help end horse slaughter. Hence, investigative and public awareness work such as the CBC documentary, No Country for Horses, have been achieved. I would like to clarify that CHDC does not have the resources to fund rescue organizations. You may wish to read about the work of TRACS (The Responsible Animal Care Society, www.tracs-bc. ca ), a B.C.-based charity that has an established reputation as a hands-on rescue. TRACS has rescued and re-homed hundreds of at-risk horses since 1994. As funds permit, TRACS has also helped to pay for veterinary expenses and fencing projects at rescue facilities so that more animals can be helped. I encourage serious rescue organizations to seek non-profit status in their province, and also to obtain charitable status under Revenue Canada as TRACS has done. Many donors expect a tax deductible receipt in return for their contributions, so this increases the donor pool. The waiting list for charitable status appears to be at least a year long, so the sooner applications are submitted, the sooner this resource can be used. Sinikka Crosland --- In abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ ...> wrote: > > My point re: the CFIA and Min of AG was that it was the Coalition who exposed the cruel treatment of horses at Natural Valley Farms - not for one minute would I any or anyone else think it is not up to all Canadians to demand these agencies answer for their actions or lack of actions.  > "A house divided against itself cannot stand." > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ ...> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 7:53:09 PM > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Horse Rescues and the CHDC > > > HI Shelley >   > Thank you for your response. I think this answered allot of questions that people have been asking. I would like to know what is the next step, where do the horses go?To make the statement that the coalition is the only organization that is in contact with  the Ministry of Ag or the CFIA is very narrow minded. What do you think all the anti horse slaughter people do? Well I will tell you, when we are not working shift work on 2-3 jobs to support the horses that have been saved from slaughter we are constantly writing letters and making phone calls, contacting the media and news groups etc. I hope this answers your question as to "who is doing that". >   > I did not imply that funds were "misappropriated" . I realize not everyone has the property to take in a horse, which brings me back to the much avoided question "plan B" where will the horses go?. We have to work together with all parties involved,If we fight on the government level we also have to support at the grassroots level, education, over breeding and a place for the horse to go and hopefully be relocated to at the end of the day. Horse rescues are operated by very kind people, who give up a very normal lifestyle to save the horse. It is a 24 seven task. Horse rescues do not have funds, owners rely on extra jobs and small donations. At the end of the day if a horse needs medical attention etc it comes out of the pocket of the rescue owner. Up to this point I liked to think we were all on the same page, however....I am vey sorry that the coalition  does not classify themselves on the same level as a rescue. I thought our goal at the end of the > day was to save the horse? This will be our last correspondence on this site as has been many others prior.  > > --- On Sat, 8/30/08, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com> wrote: > > From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com> > Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Horse Rescues and the CHDC > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com > Cc: "Sinikka Crosland" <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org> > Received: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 6:08 PM > > > Hi Elizabeth - Please remember that the mission of the Canadian Horse Defense Coalition is to help end horse slaughter.  Unfortuanately we do not have the funds to help save more horses at all the rescues.  If we could we certainly would, but please remember to end horse slaughter we must go up against the Ministry of AG and the CFIA.  Who else is doing that?  The Natural Valley Farms reports cost thousands of dollars.  This reaches people on a global level, and that is how we know we are going to have the most impact to help end this practice.  We encourage rescues and other horse defenders to network through the coalition, however we do not have property(s) to take in horses and we are not a "rescue group". > To imply that funds are misappropriated is wrong and unfair.  We are in this fight together with you.  > The CHDC is not a big organization and we just don't have the funds - donated or otherwise - to fix the problem of horse slaughter and horses that need homes.  I like to think that we are doing good work in trying to fulfill our mission. > I suggest if you'd like to continue this discussion, please feel free to contact Sinikka and I directly.  > Shelley >   >   >   > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ yahoo.ca> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:09:48 AM > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds 4 horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana takes in > > > Hi Shelley > I appreciate your point. However the same questions go unanswered? I know all about the horse auctions and the cruelty that goes on there. I have saved many horses from meat sale Auctions. The point I am making is.. we can educate  all we want (which is the mission statement of Paradise Stable Horse Rescue)  However if we have no rescues for the horses to go to, because they cannot get any funding or support from any of the groups that are lobbying against horse slaughter (example the coalition) , what do you suggest is  the next step? I have talked to many rescues, the funds  that are being colllected are not going towards the rescues, they are not receiving money, feed doantions, vet bills, etc. On behalf of the rescues could you please tell us where the donations are that the coalition has received and how do the rescues get help. As you know Paradise Stable Horse Rescue has contacted you in the past  asking for help to rescue horses from > sales and received no help.??? > > --- On Thu, 8/28/08, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com> wrote: > > From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds 4 horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana takes in > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com > Cc: "Sinikka Crosland" <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org> > Received: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 11:09 AM > > > Hi Elizabeth,  There will be a message out from the Coalition soon.  Please understand that some matters concerning the Natural Valley Farms investigation are confidential at this time.  The Coalition is working diligently to not let matters be ignored by the CFIA and Ministry of Agriculture.  While it's good to have information on what is happening State side, we do encourage Canadians to use this site to continue dialogues concerning Canadian issues. > Thanks, > Shelley > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ yahoo.ca> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com > Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:13:39 AM > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds 4 horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana takes in > > > HI > What has happened to this site.?? Is it totally Planeta animal? I am sure they want to get the info out and raise funds ...However, what is going on in Canada? What is happening with our rescues, the new slaughter plant in Sask. ? Any news on the coalitions part. Horses are being slaughtered by the 100's each day in Saskatchewan? ?? Paradise Stable Horse Rescue cannot rescue anymore, as we  are funding it ourselves. Some help would be nice. Maureen was a very positive person on this site ...what happened. The rescues in Canada need help, or we cannot exist, at the end of the day who will help the horses if we have no rescues??? People give this some serious thought. > --- On Thu, 8/28/08, Planeta Animal <planetanimal@ msn...com> wrote: > > From: Planeta Animal <planetanimal@ msn.com> > Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds 4 horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana takes in > To: "STOP_HORSE_ CRUELTY" <STOP_HORSE_ CRUELTY@ yahoogroups. com>, "FriendsOfEquinesSo ciety" <FriendsOfEquinesSo c iety@yahoogroups .com>, "againstslaughter" <againstslaughter@ yahoogroups. com>, "abolishhorseslaugh tercanada" <abolishhorseslaugh t ercanada@ yahoogroups. com> > Received: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 8:03 AM > > >  >   > Begin forwarded message: > > > "It is likely that some of the funds raised by Petersen on ABR, > as well as Peterson's various other fund raising avenues > for horse rescue and related expenses were misappropriated. " > re: "Homestretch Equine Rescue > (formerly Fair Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue)." > United States Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana takes in horses from Catherine Petersen/FDFER/ HERF > http://unitedstates equinerescueleag ue.blogspot. com/2008/ 03/userl- in-indiana- takes-in- horses-from. html > All, > Please read the following information I received from Diana Baker. > Alex has asked us to post this information here, as this might > directly affect some of the FOBs that have been contributing money > and items for the horses at Homestretch Equine Rescue (formerly Fair > Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue). > > FROM DIANA: > "I received a phone call informing me that Catherine Petersen of Fair > Dinkum Farm and Equine Rescue (FDFER)/Homestretch Equine Rescue > Foundation has been arrested in Centerville, IN and was extradited to > Cody, WY to face charges on several counts of writing bad checks. I > confirmed this with law enforcement and have been advised that they > are looking into filing additional charges. It is likely that some of > the funds raised by Petersen on ABR, as well as Peterson's various > other fund raising avenues for horse rescue and related expenses were > misappropriated. When more information becomes available, I will let > you know. > It is my hope that people will be patient while this plays out - and > yes, I do understand how difficult that will be. We must remain > focused on the horses and on the fact that the vast majority of those > working rescue are honest, hard working and truly do have the best > interest of the horses at heart. > The horses that were at the Petersen's Indiana property have been > surrendered to the Indiana Division of the USERL. The USERL is > actively seeking approved adoptive homes or approved foster homes > (applications available through Jennifer Hack of the USERL.) The > pregnant mare will likely stay with Jennifer Hack of the USERL as she > is said to be too close to foaling to be moved very far. The USERL, > (www.userlstore. org - note Centerville Horses on any donations) could > really use help with hay and feed costs for these horses - they did > not expect to have all of these new mouths to feed and have > graciously stepped up to help with very little notice. A big thanks > to Jennifer and her volunteers for their invaluable assistance in > this situation." > If you have been contributing to Homestretch, please discontinue > those contributions and consider assisting USERL at this time, as > they now have custody of all the horses. > Also, law enforcement officials have expressed a concern that, given > the nature of this situation and the great number of people affected > (either directly or indirectly) who may start calling or emailing the > authorities about this ... PLEASE REFRAIN FROM DOING SO UNLESS YOU > HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL AND LEGITIMATE MATTER TO ADD TO THE INVESTIGATION. > A barrage of calls to the authorities in charge of the case, will > only serve to monopolize their time and prevent them from > investigating the more serious aspects of the issues involved. > I know that this situation is going to be very upsetting for many of > you, but please try to find a way to channel your emotions into > something more positive for now ... something that will help the > horses involved and not hinder the investigation. Please consider > helping USERL to care for these unexpected mouths to feed, including > the pregnant Majesta Belle and the foal she is due to deliver any > time now. > Thank you, and I'm sorry to be the bearer of this news. > Dawn Mancina > http://unitedstates equinerescueleag ue.blogspot. com/2008/ 03/userl- in-indiana- takes-in- horses-from. html > Michelle Gordon (aka mickiebon) > Heartland Regional Director, United States Equine Rescue League (USERL, IN.) > http://www.userlind iana.org > Volunteer, Stolen Horse International (SHI/NetPosse) > http://www.netposse .com > Equine Rescues postyour Alerts, News, Info., etc. here: > Equine_Rescue_ Alerts_News_ Info"Nobody got anywhere in the world by simply being content." -Louis L'Amour > > CJDiBalm@aol. com > will have limited computer access > for an undetermined time period > replies may not be timely > This electronic mail message contains information that > (a) is or may be CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY IN NATURE, OR OTHERWISE PROTECTED BY LAW FROM DISCLOSURE, and (b) is intended only for the use of the addressee(s) named herein. 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From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@...>
Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaughtercanada] AUCTION ALERT!!
To: abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com
Received: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 8:14 AM

HI JJ - where you are located?

 

So great to hear you're out there looking out for the horses at the auctions.  They are so vulnerable there.  I would like to see more people go to them to find a horse (and of course to the rescues).

 

Shelley

----- Original Message ----
From: J J <cowboycoffee2@...>
To: abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 9:20:31 AM
Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaughtercanada] AUCTION ALERT!!

Thanks....I will be attending a few auctions within the next week, and we usually try to buy 3-4 at every auction. When we bid against the killer buyers, they generally stop bidding now. But I can't buy them all :(   SOme horses have been selling for $35.00 ( 3 yr old horse)... The sad thing is that the auctions are always packed with people, but only a handful of people ever buy, other than the kill buyers.   JJ   --- On Sat, 8/30/08, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com> wrote: From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com> Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] AUCTION ALERT!! To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com Received: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 10:33 PM Hi - here is a section from the June 08 Natural Valley Farms report detailing the Federal Health of Animals Act  and Section 142 regarding head room - it is vague and open for interpretation,  and that is where the loophole lies:   Federal Health of Animals Act Part XII SICK, PREGNANT, AND UNFIT ANIMALS 138.(2) Subject to subsection (3), no person shall load or cause to be loaded on any railway car, motor vehicle, aircraft or vessel and no one shall transport or cause to be transported an animal (a)that by reason of infirmity, illness, injury, fatigue or any other cause cannot be transported without undue suffering during the expected journey; 138.(2.1) For the purpose of paragraph (2)(a), a non-ambulatory animal is an animal that cannot be transported without undue suffering during the expected journey. 138.(4) No railway company or motor carrier shall continue to transport an animal that is injured or becomes ill or otherwise unfit for transport during a journey beyond the nearest suitable place at which it can receive proper care and attention. Part XII PROHIBITION OF OVERCROWDING 140.(1) No person shall load or cause to be loaded any animal in any railway car, motor vehicle, aircraft, vessel, crate or container if, by so loading, that railway car, motor vehicle, aircraft, vessel, crate or container is crowded to such an extent as to be likely to cause injury or undue suffering to any animal therein. 140.(2) No person shall transport or cause to be transported any animal in any railway car, motor vehicle, aircraft, vessel, crate or container that is crowded to such an extent as to be likely to cause injury or undue suffering to any animal therein. Part XII SEGREGATION 141.(4) Animals of the same species that are incompatible by nature shall be segregated during transport. 141.(7) An equine shall, unless its hind feet are unshod, be segregated from all other equines during transport. 142. No person shall transport or cause to be transported animals in a railway car, motor vehicle, aircraft or vessel unless (a)each animal is able to stand in its natural position without coming into contact with a deck or roof. (b)provision is made for the drainage or absorption of urine from all decks or levels.

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From: sinikka_777 <sinikka@...>
Subject: [abolishhorseslaughtercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and the CHDC
To: abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 5:37 PM

Hi Colleen,
Responding with the truth is not a scare tactic. In our database the
Coalition will include excellent rescues/sanctuaries that are willing
to pull together in this cause. Postings with subject headers
like "misappropriated funds 4 horses" can be interpreted as libelous,
and they do nothing to help our goal of stopping horse slaughter.
Let me be very clear. The Canadian Horse Defense Coalition is an
umbrella group for organizations and individuals who wish to work
together to end horse slaughter. We are comprised of animal welfare
groups, horse groups, private citizens, etc. AT NO TIME has our
mandate included giving out funds for individual rescue operations.
However, we do recognize that rescue is an integral part of this
picture and when horse slaughter ends in Canada, rescue facilities
will become even more crucial. At that point, the coalition's mandate
will have been fulfilled, and its energies will be used to organize
funding for rescues. (As mentioned, TRACS continues to help out
selected sanctuaries as funds permit BECAUSE its mandate is RESCUE.
The coalition's mandate at this time is NOT rescue.)
Hopefully that helps to clarify our position. Colleen, if you and
Elizabeth have any concise ideas of how CHDC might help rescue
organizations attain their goals, please feel free to write to me or
to post these ideas. But please remember that we do not have funds
to give at this point. We can only work on initiatives that would
facilitate rescue.
Thanks,
Sinikka

--- In abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com, colleen wozney
<pufferlady@ ...> wrote:
>
> I urge  everybody to go to
www.freewebs. com/paradisestab leshorserescue  and read the blog. I am
ashamed of what the coalition wrote to Paradise Stable Horse Rescue .
>
> --- On Tue, 9/2/08, colleen wozney <pufferlady@ ...> wrote:
>
> From: colleen wozney <pufferlady@ ...>
> Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and
the CHDC
> To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 4:06 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sinikka
> Well I also have the same unanswered questions. What are the
permanent solutions? It would seem to me that the rescues should be
left standing at the end of the day, with as much support and
cooperation as possible. Because, "where will the horses go? if we
have no rescues. I donnot believe we should use scare tactics and
threaten the recsue operators ;  rather than answer the questions. I
support Paradise Stable Horse Rescue and I do it for the horses not
for a charitable receipt. I also feel many other people have the same
opinion. I strongly suggest that you change your tactics and be more
of a support and team player , as we all are on the same team!. And
all want to save the horse at  the end of the day.
>
> --- On Sun, 8/31/08, sinikka_777 <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
wrote:
>
> From: sinikka_777 <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
> Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and the
CHDC
> To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Sunday, August 31, 2008, 7:28 PM
>
>
>
>
> To support what Shelley is saying here, the mandate of Canadian
Horse
> Defense Coalition is exactly as stated--we are striving to end the
> practice of horse slaughter in Canada. Achieving such legislation
> would automatically make breeders and horse keepers more
accountable,
> thus reducing the supply of excess horses over the long term. We
are
> seeking PERMANENT solutions. In the meantime, we applaud rescue
> groups for their efforts and are in fact researching long-term
> initiatives that may help rescues with their crucial work. CHDC is
> neither a non-profit organization nor a charity, so our funds are
> limited, and what donations we do receive are placed toward
> strategies that will help end horse slaughter. Hence, investigative
> and public awareness work such as the CBC documentary, No Country
for
> Horses, have been achieved. I would like to clarify that CHDC does
> not have the resources to fund rescue organizations. You may wish
to
> read about the work of TRACS (The Responsible Animal Care Society,
> www.tracs-bc. ca ), a B.C.-based charity that has an established
> reputation as a hands-on rescue. TRACS has rescued and re-homed
> hundreds of at-risk horses since 1994. As funds permit, TRACS has
> also helped to pay for veterinary expenses and fencing projects at
> rescue facilities so that more animals can be helped.
> I encourage serious rescue organizations to seek non-profit status
in
> their province, and also to obtain charitable status under Revenue
> Canada as TRACS has done. Many donors expect a tax deductible
> receipt in return for their contributions, so this increases the
> donor pool. The waiting list for charitable status appears to be at
> least a year long, so the sooner applications are submitted, the
> sooner this resource can be used.
> Sinikka Crosland
> --- In abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com, SHELLEY
GRAINGER
> <sgrainger2434@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > My point re: the CFIA and Min of AG was that it was the Coalition
> who exposed the cruel treatment of horses at Natural Valley Farms -
> not for one minute would I any or anyone else think it is not up to
> all Canadians to demand these agencies answer for their actions or
> lack of actions. 
> > "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ ...>
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 7:53:09 PM
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Horse Rescues and the
> CHDC
> >
> >
> > HI Shelley
> >  
> > Thank you for your response. I think this answered allot of
> questions that people have been asking. I would like to know what
is
> the next step, where do the horses go?To make the statement that
the
> coalition is the only organization that is in contact with  the
> Ministry of Ag or the CFIA is very narrow minded. What do you think
> all the anti horse slaughter people do? Well I will tell you, when
we
> are not working shift work on 2-3 jobs to support the horses that
> have been saved from slaughter we are constantly writing letters
and
> making phone calls, contacting the media and news groups etc. I
hope
> this answers your question as to "who is doing that".
> >  
> > I did not imply that funds were "misappropriated" . I realize not
> everyone has the property to take in a horse, which brings me back
to
> the much avoided question "plan B" where will the horses go?. We
have
> to work together with all parties involved,If we fight on the
> government level we also have to support at the grassroots level,
> education, over breeding and a place for the horse to go and
> hopefully be relocated to at the end of the day. Horse rescues are
> operated by very kind people, who give up a very normal lifestyle
to
> save the horse. It is a 24 seven task. Horse rescues do not have
> funds, owners rely on extra jobs and small donations. At the end of
> the day if a horse needs medical attention etc it comes out of the
> pocket of the rescue owner. Up to this point I liked to think we
were
> all on the same page, however....I am vey sorry that the
coalition 
> does not classify themselves on the same level as a rescue. I
thought
> our goal at the end of the
> > day was to save the horse? This will be our last correspondence
on
> this site as has been many others prior. 
> >
> > --- On Sat, 8/30/08, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> > Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Horse Rescues and the CHDC
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Cc: "Sinikka Crosland" <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
> > Received: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 6:08 PM
> >
> >
> > Hi Elizabeth - Please remember that the mission of the Canadian
> Horse Defense Coalition is to help end horse slaughter. 
> Unfortuanately we do not have the funds to help save more horses at
> all the rescues.  If we could we certainly would, but please
> remember to end horse slaughter we must go up against the Ministry
> of AG and the CFIA.  Who else is doing that?  The Natural Valley
> Farms reports cost thousands of dollars.  This reaches people on a
> global level, and that is how we know we are going to have the most
> impact to help end this practice.  We encourage rescues and other
> horse defenders to network through the coalition, however we do not
> have property(s) to take in horses and we are not a "rescue group".
> > To imply that funds are misappropriated is wrong and unfair.  We
> are in this fight together with you. 
> > The CHDC is not a big organization and we just don't have the
> funds - donated or otherwise - to fix the problem of horse
slaughter
> and horses that need homes.  I like to think that we are doing
good
> work in trying to fulfill our mission.
> > I suggest if you'd like to continue this discussion, please feel
> free to contact Sinikka and I directly. 
> > Shelley
> >  
> >  
> >  
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ yahoo.ca>
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:09:48 AM
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds
4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> >
> >
> > Hi Shelley
> > I appreciate your point. However the same questions go
unanswered?
> I know all about the horse auctions and the cruelty that goes on
> there. I have saved many horses from meat sale Auctions. The point
I
> am making is.. we can educate  all we want (which is the mission
> statement of Paradise Stable Horse Rescue)  However if we have no
> rescues for the horses to go to, because they cannot get any
funding
> or support from any of the groups that are lobbying against horse
> slaughter (example the coalition) , what do you suggest is  the
next
> step? I have talked to many rescues, the funds  that are being
> colllected are not going towards the rescues, they are not
receiving
> money, feed doantions, vet bills, etc. On behalf of the rescues
could
> you please tell us where the donations are that the coalition has
> received and how do the rescues get help. As you know Paradise
Stable
> Horse Rescue has contacted you in the past  asking for help to
> rescue horses from
> > sales and received no help.???
> >
> > --- On Thu, 8/28/08, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds
4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Cc: "Sinikka Crosland" <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
> > Received: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 11:09 AM
> >
> >
> > Hi Elizabeth,  There will be a message out from the Coalition
> soon.  Please understand that some matters concerning the Natural
> Valley Farms investigation are confidential at this time.  The
> Coalition is working diligently to not let matters be ignored by
the
> CFIA and Ministry of Agriculture.  While it's good to have
> information on what is happening State side, we do encourage
> Canadians to use this site to continue dialogues concerning
Canadian
> issues.
> > Thanks,
> > Shelley
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ yahoo.ca>
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:13:39 AM
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds
4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> >
> >
> > HI
> > What has happened to this site.?? Is it totally Planeta animal? I
> am sure they want to get the info out and raise funds ...However,
> what is going on in Canada? What is happening with our rescues, the
> new slaughter plant in Sask. ? Any news on the coalitions part.
> Horses are being slaughtered by the 100's each day in
Saskatchewan? ??
> Paradise Stable Horse Rescue cannot rescue anymore, as we  are
> funding it ourselves. Some help would be nice. Maureen was a very
> positive person on this site ...what happened. The rescues in
Canada
> need help, or we cannot exist, at the end of the day who will help
> the horses if we have no rescues??? People give this some serious
> thought.
> > --- On Thu, 8/28/08, Planeta Animal <planetanimal@ msn...com>
wrote:
> >
> > From: Planeta Animal <planetanimal@ msn.com>
> > Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds 4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> > To: "STOP_HORSE_ CRUELTY" <STOP_HORSE_ CRUELTY@ yahoogroups.
> com>, "FriendsOfEquinesSo ciety" <FriendsOfEquinesSo c
> iety@yahoogroups .com>, "againstslaughter" <againstslaughter@
> yahoogroups. com>, "abolishhorseslaugh tercanada"
> <abolishhorseslaugh t ercanada@ yahoogroups. com>
> > Received: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 8:03 AM
> >
> >
> > 
> >  
> > Begin forwarded message:
> >
> >
> > "It is likely that some of the funds raised by Petersen on ABR,
> > as well as Peterson's various other fund raising avenues
> > for horse rescue and related expenses were misappropriated. "
> > re: "Homestretch Equine Rescue
> > (formerly Fair Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue)."
> > United States Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana takes
in
> horses from Catherine Petersen/FDFER/ HERF
> > http://unitedstates equinerescueleag ue.blogspot. com/2008/
> 03/userl- in-indiana- takes-in- horses-from. html
> > All,
> > Please read the following information I received from Diana Baker.
> > Alex has asked us to post this information here, as this might
> > directly affect some of the FOBs that have been contributing money
> > and items for the horses at Homestretch Equine Rescue (formerly
Fair
> > Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue).
> >
> > FROM DIANA:
> > "I received a phone call informing me that Catherine Petersen of
> Fair
> > Dinkum Farm and Equine Rescue (FDFER)/Homestretch Equine Rescue
> > Foundation has been arrested in Centerville, IN and was
extradited
> to
> > Cody, WY to face charges on several counts of writing bad checks.
I
> > confirmed this with law enforcement and have been advised that
they
> > are looking into filing additional charges. It is likely that
some
> of
> > the funds raised by Petersen on ABR, as well as Peterson's various
> > other fund raising avenues for horse rescue and related expenses
> were
> > misappropriated. When more information becomes available, I will
let
> > you know.
> > It is my hope that people will be patient while this plays out -
and
> > yes, I do understand how difficult that will be. We must remain
> > focused on the horses and on the fact that the vast majority of
> those
> > working rescue are honest, hard working and truly do have the best
> > interest of the horses at heart.
> > The horses that were at the Petersen's Indiana property have been
> > surrendered to the Indiana Division of the USERL. The USERL is
> > actively seeking approved adoptive homes or approved foster homes
> > (applications available through Jennifer Hack of the USERL.) The
> > pregnant mare will likely stay with Jennifer Hack of the USERL as
> she
> > is said to be too close to foaling to be moved very far. The
USERL,
> > (www.userlstore. org - note Centerville Horses on any donations)
> could
> > really use help with hay and feed costs for these horses - they
did
> > not expect to have all of these new mouths to feed and have
> > graciously stepped up to help with very little notice. A big
thanks
> > to Jennifer and her volunteers for their invaluable assistance in
> > this situation."
> > If you have been contributing to Homestretch, please discontinue
> > those contributions and consider assisting USERL at this time, as
> > they now have custody of all the horses.
> > Also, law enforcement officials have expressed a concern that,
given
> > the nature of this situation and the great number of people
affected
> > (either directly or indirectly) who may start calling or emailing
> the
> > authorities about this ... PLEASE REFRAIN FROM DOING SO UNLESS YOU
> > HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL AND LEGITIMATE MATTER TO ADD TO THE
> INVESTIGATION.
> > A barrage of calls to the authorities in charge of the case, will
> > only serve to monopolize their time and prevent them from
> > investigating the more serious aspects of the issues involved.
> > I know that this situation is going to be very upsetting for many
of
> > you, but please try to find a way to channel your emotions into
> > something more positive for now ... something that will help the
> > horses involved and not hinder the investigation. Please consider
> > helping USERL to care for these unexpected mouths to feed,
including
> > the pregnant Majesta Belle and the foal she is due to deliver any
> > time now.
> > Thank you, and I'm sorry to be the bearer of this news.
> > Dawn Mancina
> > http://unitedstates equinerescueleag ue.blogspot. com/2008/
> 03/userl- in-indiana- takes-in- horses-from. html
> > Michelle Gordon (aka mickiebon)
> > Heartland Regional Director, United States Equine Rescue League
> (USERL, IN.)
> > http://www.userlind iana.org
> > Volunteer, Stolen Horse International (SHI/NetPosse)
> > http://www.netposse .com
> > Equine Rescues postyour Alerts, News, Info., etc. here:
> > Equine_Rescue_ Alerts_News_ Info"Nobody got anywhere in the world
> by simply being content." -Louis L'Amour
> >
> > CJDiBalm@aol. com
> > will have limited computer access
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From: sinikka_777 <sinikka@...>
Subject: [abolishhorseslaughtercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and the CHDC
To: abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 5:37 PM

Hi Colleen,
Responding with the truth is not a scare tactic. In our database the
Coalition will include excellent rescues/sanctuaries that are willing
to pull together in this cause. Postings with subject headers
like "misappropriated funds 4 horses" can be interpreted as libelous,
and they do nothing to help our goal of stopping horse slaughter.
Let me be very clear. The Canadian Horse Defense Coalition is an
umbrella group for organizations and individuals who wish to work
together to end horse slaughter. We are comprised of animal welfare
groups, horse groups, private citizens, etc. AT NO TIME has our
mandate included giving out funds for individual rescue operations.
However, we do recognize that rescue is an integral part of this
picture and when horse slaughter ends in Canada, rescue facilities
will become even more crucial. At that point, the coalition's mandate
will have been fulfilled, and its energies will be used to organize
funding for rescues. (As mentioned, TRACS continues to help out
selected sanctuaries as funds permit BECAUSE its mandate is RESCUE.
The coalition's mandate at this time is NOT rescue.)
Hopefully that helps to clarify our position. Colleen, if you and
Elizabeth have any concise ideas of how CHDC might help rescue
organizations attain their goals, please feel free to write to me or
to post these ideas. But please remember that we do not have funds
to give at this point. We can only work on initiatives that would
facilitate rescue.
Thanks,
Sinikka

--- In abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com, colleen wozney
<pufferlady@ ...> wrote:
>
> I urge  everybody to go to
www.freewebs. com/paradisestab leshorserescue  and read the blog. I am
ashamed of what the coalition wrote to Paradise Stable Horse Rescue .
>
> --- On Tue, 9/2/08, colleen wozney <pufferlady@ ...> wrote:
>
> From: colleen wozney <pufferlady@ ...>
> Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and
the CHDC
> To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 4:06 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sinikka
> Well I also have the same unanswered questions. What are the
permanent solutions? It would seem to me that the rescues should be
left standing at the end of the day, with as much support and
cooperation as possible. Because, "where will the horses go? if we
have no rescues. I donnot believe we should use scare tactics and
threaten the recsue operators ;  rather than answer the questions. I
support Paradise Stable Horse Rescue and I do it for the horses not
for a charitable receipt. I also feel many other people have the same
opinion. I strongly suggest that you change your tactics and be more
of a support and team player , as we all are on the same team!. And
all want to save the horse at  the end of the day.
>
> --- On Sun, 8/31/08, sinikka_777 <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
wrote:
>
> From: sinikka_777 <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
> Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and the
CHDC
> To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Sunday, August 31, 2008, 7:28 PM
>
>
>
>
> To support what Shelley is saying here, the mandate of Canadian
Horse
> Defense Coalition is exactly as stated--we are striving to end the
> practice of horse slaughter in Canada. Achieving such legislation
> would automatically make breeders and horse keepers more
accountable,
> thus reducing the supply of excess horses over the long term. We
are
> seeking PERMANENT solutions. In the meantime, we applaud rescue
> groups for their efforts and are in fact researching long-term
> initiatives that may help rescues with their crucial work. CHDC is
> neither a non-profit organization nor a charity, so our funds are
> limited, and what donations we do receive are placed toward
> strategies that will help end horse slaughter. Hence, investigative
> and public awareness work such as the CBC documentary, No Country
for
> Horses, have been achieved. I would like to clarify that CHDC does
> not have the resources to fund rescue organizations. You may wish
to
> read about the work of TRACS (The Responsible Animal Care Society,
> www.tracs-bc. ca ), a B.C.-based charity that has an established
> reputation as a hands-on rescue. TRACS has rescued and re-homed
> hundreds of at-risk horses since 1994. As funds permit, TRACS has
> also helped to pay for veterinary expenses and fencing projects at
> rescue facilities so that more animals can be helped.
> I encourage serious rescue organizations to seek non-profit status
in
> their province, and also to obtain charitable status under Revenue
> Canada as TRACS has done. Many donors expect a tax deductible
> receipt in return for their contributions, so this increases the
> donor pool. The waiting list for charitable status appears to be at
> least a year long, so the sooner applications are submitted, the
> sooner this resource can be used.
> Sinikka Crosland
> --- In abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com, SHELLEY
GRAINGER
> <sgrainger2434@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > My point re: the CFIA and Min of AG was that it was the Coalition
> who exposed the cruel treatment of horses at Natural Valley Farms -
> not for one minute would I any or anyone else think it is not up to
> all Canadians to demand these agencies answer for their actions or
> lack of actions. 
> > "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ ...>
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 7:53:09 PM
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Horse Rescues and the
> CHDC
> >
> >
> > HI Shelley
> >  
> > Thank you for your response. I think this answered allot of
> questions that people have been asking. I would like to know what
is
> the next step, where do the horses go?To make the statement that
the
> coalition is the only organization that is in contact with  the
> Ministry of Ag or the CFIA is very narrow minded. What do you think
> all the anti horse slaughter people do? Well I will tell you, when
we
> are not working shift work on 2-3 jobs to support the horses that
> have been saved from slaughter we are constantly writing letters
and
> making phone calls, contacting the media and news groups etc. I
hope
> this answers your question as to "who is doing that".
> >  
> > I did not imply that funds were "misappropriated" . I realize not
> everyone has the property to take in a horse, which brings me back
to
> the much avoided question "plan B" where will the horses go?. We
have
> to work together with all parties involved,If we fight on the
> government level we also have to support at the grassroots level,
> education, over breeding and a place for the horse to go and
> hopefully be relocated to at the end of the day. Horse rescues are
> operated by very kind people, who give up a very normal lifestyle
to
> save the horse. It is a 24 seven task. Horse rescues do not have
> funds, owners rely on extra jobs and small donations. At the end of
> the day if a horse needs medical attention etc it comes out of the
> pocket of the rescue owner. Up to this point I liked to think we
were
> all on the same page, however....I am vey sorry that the
coalition 
> does not classify themselves on the same level as a rescue. I
thought
> our goal at the end of the
> > day was to save the horse? This will be our last correspondence
on
> this site as has been many others prior. 
> >
> > --- On Sat, 8/30/08, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> > Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Horse Rescues and the CHDC
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Cc: "Sinikka Crosland" <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
> > Received: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 6:08 PM
> >
> >
> > Hi Elizabeth - Please remember that the mission of the Canadian
> Horse Defense Coalition is to help end horse slaughter. 
> Unfortuanately we do not have the funds to help save more horses at
> all the rescues.  If we could we certainly would, but please
> remember to end horse slaughter we must go up against the Ministry
> of AG and the CFIA.  Who else is doing that?  The Natural Valley
> Farms reports cost thousands of dollars.  This reaches people on a
> global level, and that is how we know we are going to have the most
> impact to help end this practice.  We encourage rescues and other
> horse defenders to network through the coalition, however we do not
> have property(s) to take in horses and we are not a "rescue group".
> > To imply that funds are misappropriated is wrong and unfair.  We
> are in this fight together with you. 
> > The CHDC is not a big organization and we just don't have the
> funds - donated or otherwise - to fix the problem of horse
slaughter
> and horses that need homes.  I like to think that we are doing
good
> work in trying to fulfill our mission.
> > I suggest if you'd like to continue this discussion, please feel
> free to contact Sinikka and I directly. 
> > Shelley
> >  
> >  
> >  
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ yahoo.ca>
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:09:48 AM
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds
4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> >
> >
> > Hi Shelley
> > I appreciate your point. However the same questions go
unanswered?
> I know all about the horse auctions and the cruelty that goes on
> there. I have saved many horses from meat sale Auctions. The point
I
> am making is.. we can educate  all we want (which is the mission
> statement of Paradise Stable Horse Rescue)  However if we have no
> rescues for the horses to go to, because they cannot get any
funding
> or support from any of the groups that are lobbying against horse
> slaughter (example the coalition) , what do you suggest is  the
next
> step? I have talked to many rescues, the funds  that are being
> colllected are not going towards the rescues, they are not
receiving
> money, feed doantions, vet bills, etc. On behalf of the rescues
could
> you please tell us where the donations are that the coalition has
> received and how do the rescues get help. As you know Paradise
Stable
> Horse Rescue has contacted you in the past  asking for help to
> rescue horses from
> > sales and received no help.???
> >
> > --- On Thu, 8/28/08, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds
4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Cc: "Sinikka Crosland" <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
> > Received: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 11:09 AM
> >
> >
> > Hi Elizabeth,  There will be a message out from the Coalition
> soon.  Please understand that some matters concerning the Natural
> Valley Farms investigation are confidential at this time.  The
> Coalition is working diligently to not let matters be ignored by
the
> CFIA and Ministry of Agriculture.  While it's good to have
> information on what is happening State side, we do encourage
> Canadians to use this site to continue dialogues concerning
Canadian
> issues.
> > Thanks,
> > Shelley
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ yahoo.ca>
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:13:39 AM
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds
4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> >
> >
> > HI
> > What has happened to this site.?? Is it totally Planeta animal? I
> am sure they want to get the info out and raise funds ...However,
> what is going on in Canada? What is happening with our rescues, the
> new slaughter plant in Sask. ? Any news on the coalitions part.
> Horses are being slaughtered by the 100's each day in
Saskatchewan? ??
> Paradise Stable Horse Rescue cannot rescue anymore, as we  are
> funding it ourselves. Some help would be nice. Maureen was a very
> positive person on this site ...what happened. The rescues in
Canada
> need help, or we cannot exist, at the end of the day who will help
> the horses if we have no rescues??? People give this some serious
> thought.
> > --- On Thu, 8/28/08, Planeta Animal <planetanimal@ msn...com>
wrote:
> >
> > From: Planeta Animal <planetanimal@ msn.com>
> > Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds 4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> > To: "STOP_HORSE_ CRUELTY" <STOP_HORSE_ CRUELTY@ yahoogroups.
> com>, "FriendsOfEquinesSo ciety" <FriendsOfEquinesSo c
> iety@yahoogroups .com>, "againstslaughter" <againstslaughter@
> yahoogroups. com>, "abolishhorseslaugh tercanada"
> <abolishhorseslaugh t ercanada@ yahoogroups. com>
> > Received: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 8:03 AM
> >
> >
> > 
> >  
> > Begin forwarded message:
> >
> >
> > "It is likely that some of the funds raised by Petersen on ABR,
> > as well as Peterson's various other fund raising avenues
> > for horse rescue and related expenses were misappropriated. "
> > re: "Homestretch Equine Rescue
> > (formerly Fair Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue)."
> > United States Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana takes
in
> horses from Catherine Petersen/FDFER/ HERF
> > http://unitedstates equinerescueleag ue.blogspot. com/2008/
> 03/userl- in-indiana- takes-in- horses-from. html
> > All,
> > Please read the following information I received from Diana Baker.
> > Alex has asked us to post this information here, as this might
> > directly affect some of the FOBs that have been contributing money
> > and items for the horses at Homestretch Equine Rescue (formerly
Fair
> > Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue).
> >
> > FROM DIANA:
> > "I received a phone call informing me that Catherine Petersen of
> Fair
> > Dinkum Farm and Equine Rescue (FDFER)/Homestretch Equine Rescue
> > Foundation has been arrested in Centerville, IN and was
extradited
> to
> > Cody, WY to face charges on several counts of writing bad checks.
I
> > confirmed this with law enforcement and have been advised that
they
> > are looking into filing additional charges. It is likely that
some
> of
> > the funds raised by Petersen on ABR, as well as Peterson's various
> > other fund raising avenues for horse rescue and related expenses
> were
> > misappropriated. When more information becomes available, I will
let
> > you know.
> > It is my hope that people will be patient while this plays out -
and
> > yes, I do understand how difficult that will be. We must remain
> > focused on the horses and on the fact that the vast majority of
> those
> > working rescue are honest, hard working and truly do have the best
> > interest of the horses at heart.
> > The horses that were at the Petersen's Indiana property have been
> > surrendered to the Indiana Division of the USERL. The USERL is
> > actively seeking approved adoptive homes or approved foster homes
> > (applications available through Jennifer Hack of the USERL.) The
> > pregnant mare will likely stay with Jennifer Hack of the USERL as
> she
> > is said to be too close to foaling to be moved very far. The
USERL,
> > (www.userlstore. org - note Centerville Horses on any donations)
> could
> > really use help with hay and feed costs for these horses - they
did
> > not expect to have all of these new mouths to feed and have
> > graciously stepped up to help with very little notice. A big
thanks
> > to Jennifer and her volunteers for their invaluable assistance in
> > this situation."
> > If you have been contributing to Homestretch, please discontinue
> > those contributions and consider assisting USERL at this time, as
> > they now have custody of all the horses.
> > Also, law enforcement officials have expressed a concern that,
given
> > the nature of this situation and the great number of people
affected
> > (either directly or indirectly) who may start calling or emailing
> the
> > authorities about this ... PLEASE REFRAIN FROM DOING SO UNLESS YOU
> > HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL AND LEGITIMATE MATTER TO ADD TO THE
> INVESTIGATION.
> > A barrage of calls to the authorities in charge of the case, will
> > only serve to monopolize their time and prevent them from
> > investigating the more serious aspects of the issues involved.
> > I know that this situation is going to be very upsetting for many
of
> > you, but please try to find a way to channel your emotions into
> > something more positive for now ... something that will help the
> > horses involved and not hinder the investigation. Please consider
> > helping USERL to care for these unexpected mouths to feed,
including
> > the pregnant Majesta Belle and the foal she is due to deliver any
> > time now.
> > Thank you, and I'm sorry to be the bearer of this news.
> > Dawn Mancina
> > http://unitedstates equinerescueleag ue.blogspot. com/2008/
> 03/userl- in-indiana- takes-in- horses-from. html
> > Michelle Gordon (aka mickiebon)
> > Heartland Regional Director, United States Equine Rescue League
> (USERL, IN.)
> > http://www.userlind iana.org
> > Volunteer, Stolen Horse International (SHI/NetPosse)
> > http://www.netposse .com
> > Equine Rescues postyour Alerts, News, Info., etc. here:
> > Equine_Rescue_ Alerts_News_ Info"Nobody got anywhere in the world
> by simply being content." -Louis L'Amour
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From: badgirl_cowgirl_1 <badgirl_cowgirl_1@...>
Subject: [abolishhorseslaughtercanada] More Grants for Nonprofits : Animal Welfare
To: abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com
Received: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 10:43 PM

Here's more links to grants (and how to apply) for animals, as well as for building and repairs, and fundraising info for non-profits and rescues.... Harley
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2animal.htm
(Over 40 links on this site - not all will be applicable)
http://www.foundationcenter.org/
http://www.fundsnetservice.com/
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From: sinikka_777 <sinikka@...>
Subject: [abolishhorseslaughtercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and the CHDC
To: abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 5:37 PM

Hi Colleen,
Responding with the truth is not a scare tactic. In our database the
Coalition will include excellent rescues/sanctuaries that are willing
to pull together in this cause. Postings with subject headers
like "misappropriated funds 4 horses" can be interpreted as libelous,
and they do nothing to help our goal of stopping horse slaughter.
Let me be very clear. The Canadian Horse Defense Coalition is an
umbrella group for organizations and individuals who wish to work
together to end horse slaughter. We are comprised of animal welfare
groups, horse groups, private citizens, etc. AT NO TIME has our
mandate included giving out funds for individual rescue operations.
However, we do recognize that rescue is an integral part of this
picture and when horse slaughter ends in Canada, rescue facilities
will become even more crucial. At that point, the coalition's mandate
will have been fulfilled, and its energies will be used to organize
funding for rescues. (As mentioned, TRACS continues to help out
selected sanctuaries as funds permit BECAUSE its mandate is RESCUE.
The coalition's mandate at this time is NOT rescue.)
Hopefully that helps to clarify our position. Colleen, if you and
Elizabeth have any concise ideas of how CHDC might help rescue
organizations attain their goals, please feel free to write to me or
to post these ideas. But please remember that we do not have funds
to give at this point. We can only work on initiatives that would
facilitate rescue.
Thanks,
Sinikka

--- In abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com, colleen wozney
<pufferlady@ ...> wrote:
>
> I urge  everybody to go to
www.freewebs. com/paradisestab leshorserescue  and read the blog. I am
ashamed of what the coalition wrote to Paradise Stable Horse Rescue .
>
> --- On Tue, 9/2/08, colleen wozney <pufferlady@ ...> wrote:
>
> From: colleen wozney <pufferlady@ ...>
> Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and
the CHDC
> To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 4:06 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sinikka
> Well I also have the same unanswered questions. What are the
permanent solutions? It would seem to me that the rescues should be
left standing at the end of the day, with as much support and
cooperation as possible. Because, "where will the horses go? if we
have no rescues. I donnot believe we should use scare tactics and
threaten the recsue operators ;  rather than answer the questions. I
support Paradise Stable Horse Rescue and I do it for the horses not
for a charitable receipt. I also feel many other people have the same
opinion. I strongly suggest that you change your tactics and be more
of a support and team player , as we all are on the same team!. And
all want to save the horse at  the end of the day.
>
> --- On Sun, 8/31/08, sinikka_777 <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
wrote:
>
> From: sinikka_777 <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
> Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Re: Horse Rescues and the
CHDC
> To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Sunday, August 31, 2008, 7:28 PM
>
>
>
>
> To support what Shelley is saying here, the mandate of Canadian
Horse
> Defense Coalition is exactly as stated--we are striving to end the
> practice of horse slaughter in Canada. Achieving such legislation
> would automatically make breeders and horse keepers more
accountable,
> thus reducing the supply of excess horses over the long term. We
are
> seeking PERMANENT solutions. In the meantime, we applaud rescue
> groups for their efforts and are in fact researching long-term
> initiatives that may help rescues with their crucial work. CHDC is
> neither a non-profit organization nor a charity, so our funds are
> limited, and what donations we do receive are placed toward
> strategies that will help end horse slaughter. Hence, investigative
> and public awareness work such as the CBC documentary, No Country
for
> Horses, have been achieved. I would like to clarify that CHDC does
> not have the resources to fund rescue organizations. You may wish
to
> read about the work of TRACS (The Responsible Animal Care Society,
> www.tracs-bc. ca ), a B.C.-based charity that has an established
> reputation as a hands-on rescue. TRACS has rescued and re-homed
> hundreds of at-risk horses since 1994. As funds permit, TRACS has
> also helped to pay for veterinary expenses and fencing projects at
> rescue facilities so that more animals can be helped.
> I encourage serious rescue organizations to seek non-profit status
in
> their province, and also to obtain charitable status under Revenue
> Canada as TRACS has done. Many donors expect a tax deductible
> receipt in return for their contributions, so this increases the
> donor pool. The waiting list for charitable status appears to be at
> least a year long, so the sooner applications are submitted, the
> sooner this resource can be used.
> Sinikka Crosland
> --- In abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com, SHELLEY
GRAINGER
> <sgrainger2434@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > My point re: the CFIA and Min of AG was that it was the Coalition
> who exposed the cruel treatment of horses at Natural Valley Farms -
> not for one minute would I any or anyone else think it is not up to
> all Canadians to demand these agencies answer for their actions or
> lack of actions. 
> > "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ ...>
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 7:53:09 PM
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Horse Rescues and the
> CHDC
> >
> >
> > HI Shelley
> >  
> > Thank you for your response. I think this answered allot of
> questions that people have been asking. I would like to know what
is
> the next step, where do the horses go?To make the statement that
the
> coalition is the only organization that is in contact with  the
> Ministry of Ag or the CFIA is very narrow minded. What do you think
> all the anti horse slaughter people do? Well I will tell you, when
we
> are not working shift work on 2-3 jobs to support the horses that
> have been saved from slaughter we are constantly writing letters
and
> making phone calls, contacting the media and news groups etc. I
hope
> this answers your question as to "who is doing that".
> >  
> > I did not imply that funds were "misappropriated" . I realize not
> everyone has the property to take in a horse, which brings me back
to
> the much avoided question "plan B" where will the horses go?. We
have
> to work together with all parties involved,If we fight on the
> government level we also have to support at the grassroots level,
> education, over breeding and a place for the horse to go and
> hopefully be relocated to at the end of the day. Horse rescues are
> operated by very kind people, who give up a very normal lifestyle
to
> save the horse. It is a 24 seven task. Horse rescues do not have
> funds, owners rely on extra jobs and small donations. At the end of
> the day if a horse needs medical attention etc it comes out of the
> pocket of the rescue owner. Up to this point I liked to think we
were
> all on the same page, however....I am vey sorry that the
coalition 
> does not classify themselves on the same level as a rescue. I
thought
> our goal at the end of the
> > day was to save the horse? This will be our last correspondence
on
> this site as has been many others prior. 
> >
> > --- On Sat, 8/30/08, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> > Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Horse Rescues and the CHDC
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Cc: "Sinikka Crosland" <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
> > Received: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 6:08 PM
> >
> >
> > Hi Elizabeth - Please remember that the mission of the Canadian
> Horse Defense Coalition is to help end horse slaughter. 
> Unfortuanately we do not have the funds to help save more horses at
> all the rescues.  If we could we certainly would, but please
> remember to end horse slaughter we must go up against the Ministry
> of AG and the CFIA.  Who else is doing that?  The Natural Valley
> Farms reports cost thousands of dollars.  This reaches people on a
> global level, and that is how we know we are going to have the most
> impact to help end this practice.  We encourage rescues and other
> horse defenders to network through the coalition, however we do not
> have property(s) to take in horses and we are not a "rescue group".
> > To imply that funds are misappropriated is wrong and unfair.  We
> are in this fight together with you. 
> > The CHDC is not a big organization and we just don't have the
> funds - donated or otherwise - to fix the problem of horse
slaughter
> and horses that need homes.  I like to think that we are doing
good
> work in trying to fulfill our mission.
> > I suggest if you'd like to continue this discussion, please feel
> free to contact Sinikka and I directly. 
> > Shelley
> >  
> >  
> >  
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ yahoo.ca>
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:09:48 AM
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds
4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> >
> >
> > Hi Shelley
> > I appreciate your point. However the same questions go
unanswered?
> I know all about the horse auctions and the cruelty that goes on
> there. I have saved many horses from meat sale Auctions. The point
I
> am making is.. we can educate  all we want (which is the mission
> statement of Paradise Stable Horse Rescue)  However if we have no
> rescues for the horses to go to, because they cannot get any
funding
> or support from any of the groups that are lobbying against horse
> slaughter (example the coalition) , what do you suggest is  the
next
> step? I have talked to many rescues, the funds  that are being
> colllected are not going towards the rescues, they are not
receiving
> money, feed doantions, vet bills, etc. On behalf of the rescues
could
> you please tell us where the donations are that the coalition has
> received and how do the rescues get help. As you know Paradise
Stable
> Horse Rescue has contacted you in the past  asking for help to
> rescue horses from
> > sales and received no help.???
> >
> > --- On Thu, 8/28/08, SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: SHELLEY GRAINGER <sgrainger2434@ rogers.com>
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds
4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Cc: "Sinikka Crosland" <sinikka@defendhors e scanada.org>
> > Received: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 11:09 AM
> >
> >
> > Hi Elizabeth,  There will be a message out from the Coalition
> soon.  Please understand that some matters concerning the Natural
> Valley Farms investigation are confidential at this time.  The
> Coalition is working diligently to not let matters be ignored by
the
> CFIA and Ministry of Agriculture.  While it's good to have
> information on what is happening State side, we do encourage
> Canadians to use this site to continue dialogues concerning
Canadian
> issues.
> > Thanks,
> > Shelley
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: ELIZABETH STENE <paradisestable@ yahoo.ca>
> > To: abolishhorseslaught ercanada@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:13:39 AM
> > Subject: Re: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds
4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> >
> >
> > HI
> > What has happened to this site.?? Is it totally Planeta animal? I
> am sure they want to get the info out and raise funds ...However,
> what is going on in Canada? What is happening with our rescues, the
> new slaughter plant in Sask. ? Any news on the coalitions part.
> Horses are being slaughtered by the 100's each day in
Saskatchewan? ??
> Paradise Stable Horse Rescue cannot rescue anymore, as we  are
> funding it ourselves. Some help would be nice. Maureen was a very
> positive person on this site ...what happened. The rescues in
Canada
> need help, or we cannot exist, at the end of the day who will help
> the horses if we have no rescues??? People give this some serious
> thought.
> > --- On Thu, 8/28/08, Planeta Animal <planetanimal@ msn...com>
wrote:
> >
> > From: Planeta Animal <planetanimal@ msn.com>
> > Subject: [abolishhorseslaugh tercanada] Misappropriated funds 4
> horses? Check out US Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana
> takes in
> > To: "STOP_HORSE_ CRUELTY" <STOP_HORSE_ CRUELTY@ yahoogroups.
> com>, "FriendsOfEquinesSo ciety" <FriendsOfEquinesSo c
> iety@yahoogroups .com>, "againstslaughter" <againstslaughter@
> yahoogroups. com>, "abolishhorseslaugh tercanada"
> <abolishhorseslaugh t ercanada@ yahoogroups. com>
> > Received: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 8:03 AM
> >
> >
> > 
> >  
> > Begin forwarded message:
> >
> >
> > "It is likely that some of the funds raised by Petersen on ABR,
> > as well as Peterson's various other fund raising avenues
> > for horse rescue and related expenses were misappropriated. "
> > re: "Homestretch Equine Rescue
> > (formerly Fair Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue)."
> > United States Equine Rescue League, Inc.: USERL in Indiana takes
in
> horses from Catherine Petersen/FDFER/ HERF
> > http://unitedstates equinerescueleag ue.blogspot. com/2008/
> 03/userl- in-indiana- takes-in- horses-from. html
> > All,
> > Please read the following information I received from Diana Baker.
> > Alex has asked us to post this information here, as this might
> > directly affect some of the FOBs that have been contributing money
> > and items for the horses at Homestretch Equine Rescue (formerly
Fair
> > Dinkum Farm Equine Rescue).
> >
> > FROM DIANA:
> > "I received a phone call informing me that Catherine Petersen of
> Fair
> > Dinkum Farm and Equine Rescue (FDFER)/Homestretch Equine Rescue
> > Foundation has been arrested in Centerville, IN and was
extradited
> to
> > Cody, WY to face charges on several counts of writing bad checks.
I
> > confirmed this with law enforcement and have been advised that
they
> > are looking into filing additional charges. It is likely that
some
> of
> > the funds raised by Petersen on ABR, as well as Peterson's various
> > other fund raising avenues for horse rescue and related expenses
> were
> > misappropriated. When more information becomes available, I will
let
> > you know.
> > It is my hope that people will be patient while this plays out -
and
> > yes, I do understand how difficult that will be. We must remain
> > focused on the horses and on the fact that the vast majority of
> those
> > working rescue are honest, hard working and truly do have the best
> > interest of the horses at heart.
> > The horses that were at the Petersen's Indiana property have been
> > surrendered to the Indiana Division of the USERL. The USERL is
> > actively seeking approved adoptive homes or approved foster homes
> > (applications available through Jennifer Hack of the USERL.) The
> > pregnant mare will likely stay with Jennifer Hack of the USERL as
> she
> > is said to be too close to foaling to be moved very far. The
USERL,
> > (www.userlstore. org - note Centerville Horses on any donations)
> could
> > really use help with hay and feed costs for these horses - they
did
> > not expect to have all of these new mouths to feed and have
> > graciously stepped up to help with very little notice. A big
thanks
> > to Jennifer and her volunteers for their invaluable assistance in
> > this situation."
> > If you have been contributing to Homestretch, please discontinue
> > those contributions and consider assisting USERL at this time, as
> > they now have custody of all the horses.
> > Also, law enforcement officials have expressed a concern that,
given
> > the nature of this situation and the great number of people
affected
> > (either directly or indirectly) who may start calling or emailing
> the
> > authorities about this ... PLEASE REFRAIN FROM DOING SO UNLESS YOU
> > HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL AND LEGITIMATE MATTER TO ADD TO THE
> INVESTIGATION.
> > A barrage of calls to the authorities in charge of the case, will
> > only serve to monopolize their time and prevent them from
> > investigating the more serious aspects of the issues involved.
> > I know that this situation is going to be very upsetting for many
of
> > you, but please try to find a way to channel your emotions into
> > something more positive for now ... something that will help the
> > horses involved and not hinder the investigation. Please consider
> > helping USERL to care for these unexpected mouths to feed,
including
> > the pregnant Majesta Belle and the foal she is due to deliver any
> > time now.
> > Thank you, and I'm sorry to be the bearer of this news.
> > Dawn Mancina
> > http://unitedstates equinerescueleag ue.blogspot. com/2008/
> 03/userl- in-indiana- takes-in- horses-from. html
> > Michelle Gordon (aka mickiebon)
> > Heartland Regional Director, United States Equine Rescue League
> (USERL, IN.)
> > http://www.userlind iana.org
> > Volunteer, Stolen Horse International (SHI/NetPosse)
> > http://www.netposse .com
> > Equine Rescues postyour Alerts, News, Info., etc. here:
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From: Shelley Grainger <sgrainger2434@...>
Subject: [abolishhorseslaughtercanada] IMPORTANT CFHS NEWS RELEASE
To: abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com
Received: Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 5:02 PM

CFHS questions government's role in food safety and animal welfare
OTTAWA, Sept. 3 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) is calling on Canada's Auditor General to conduct an independent performance audit of the federal government's capacity to ensure the humane treatment of farm animals during transport and slaughter as well as to oversee national animal welfare policies. The health and welfare of animals
and the safety and security of our food are issues of public good that must be overseen and taken seriously by the government.
The federal government's recent acknowledgement of its gradual shift towards industry's self-policing of food safety in slaughterhouses over the past year is alarming. "It is very clearly a conflict of interest to have a slaughterhouse employee tasked with monitoring his own employer", stated Shelagh MacDonald, Program Director of the CFHS. "This is a bad case of the
fox guarding the hen house."
This shirking of government responsibility comes as no surprise to the CFHS, which has been frustrated for years by the government's lack of concern for animal welfare. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for overseeing the welfare of animals during transport and at slaughterplants.
Their own statistics of inspections show that, out of 160,000 truckloads,nearly 20,000 pigs and cattle are found dead or emaciated in trucks arriving at slaughterplants in a year. The figure for poultry is a staggering 2 million. Yet just over 100 penalties were issued.
The problem clearly originates at the policy level. Agriculture and
Agri-Food Canada's policy framework for the next five years makes no mention of animal care or welfare whatsoever. "While other countries are making animal welfare a priority, Canada lags behind with its 'status quo' approach", claimed Ms. MacDonald. "Public
safety, reliable access to safe food and the humane treatment of animals are in serious peril in our country".
The CFHS is optimistic the Auditor General will take its request seriously, especially on the heels of the listeria outbreak.
The CFHS is a charitable organization representing humane societies and SPCAs across Canada. It receives no government funding.
For further information: Shelagh MacDonald, Program Director, Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, (613) 224-8072 ext. 21, Cell: (613) 262-0588, shelaghm@...; www.cfhs.ca; For an online version of this news release,
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McCain's VP Pick, Sarah Palin, No Friend to Animals

John McCain Announces Sarah Palin as his running mate
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John McCain has just announced his choice for the Republican VP slot: Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who is no friend to animals. In 2007, Palin announced a $150 bounty for wolves. Why? Because wolves prey on moose and caribou, two favorite targets for hunters in Alaska. So Palin instituted a program to encourage hunters to kill wolves so that there would be more moose and caribou for hunters to kill. A lawsuit by Defenders of Wildlife resulted in the Alaska Superior Court ruling that the state Department of Fish and Game did not have the authority to institute a bounty program. A state program to shoot wolves and bears from the air continues, and on August 26, 2008, Ballot Measure 2, which would have stopped the aerial gunning of predators, was defeated by state voters.

Palin is also a hunter and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.

In addition, Palin has sued the Bush administration to delist polar bears under the Endangered Species Act because the protection of polar bears interferes with drilling for oil and gas. Palin even penned an op-ed for the New York Times, explaining her scientific arguments against protecting polar bears. Isn't it funny how her op-ed doesn't mention drilling for oil?

Needless to say, from an animal rights standpoint, Sarah Palin would be a disastrous VP.

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From: phazzii <phazzii@...>
Subject: [abolishhorseslaughtercanada] Red Alert''
To: abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com
Received: Sunday, September 7, 2008, 8:19 PM

Evening folks''

This is a Red Alert''

Please make your calls this Monday,Tuesday,and Wednessday

Our Bill HR6598 will come to a vote please call and spread the word.

URGENT eALERT!!!  CALLS NEEDED TODAY!!! HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL UP FOR COMMITTEE VOTE September 8, 2008 Dear Humanitarian: AWI has learned that the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 6598) will be voted on by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, September 10th.  The bill, which was introduced in July by Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN), will criminalize the slaughter of American horses.  While the vast majority of Americans, the United States Congress and members of the House Judiciary Committee support an end to horse slaughter there are some members on the committee who are staunch supporters of horse slaughter and will attempt to kill the bill through subterfuge. What You Can Do: Call and/or email members of the House Judiciary Committee (see full list below) TODAY and ask them "to support passage of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 6598) out of committee as introduced, with NO amendments".  Please also ask them "to cosponsor H.R. 6598 if they haven't done so already."  Let them know that: Every 5 Minutes an American horse is slaughtered for human consumption abroad.  Visit www.every5minutes.org for the current number and to learn more about this industry. Despite the closure of the country's three remaining horse slaughter plants in 2007, tens of thousands of American horses continue to be slaughtered in Canada and Mexico in the absence of a strong US law banning prohibiting the trade. * The photo above is of a horse in Texarkana, Arkansas, found beaten and crammed onto a horse trailer being transported to slaughter with 18 other horses. Horse slaughter is not humane euthanasia; it is a brutal process during which horses suffer terribly from start to finish.  Their trip to Mexico is often on double deck trailers where they are crammed with dozens of other horses for up to 30 hours without food, water or rest. Once in Mexico some slaughterhouses use a "puntilla" or knife to stab the horse to death.  The entire process is extremely inhumane. Despite claims to the contrary, horse slaughter is not a necessary evil through which sick, old and unwanted horses are humanely disposed of.  The industry is a predatory one that actively seeks out marketable and healthy horses to be slaughtered at great profit. According to the US Department of Agriculture, more than 92% of horses going to slaughter are in good condition and could be placed in a new home.  Those horses who are truly sick or old should be humanely euthanized on the spot by a licensed veterinarian. Horsemeat is considered a delicacy in many European and Asian countries where it is consumed by high-end diners. The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 6598) will end this cruel trade for good.  Ending horse slaughter is a positive step in improving horse welfare in the US, which is why so many horse industry groups and leaders, veterinarians, humane organizations and equine rescues strongly support an end to horse slaughter. Whether you contact your legislator by phone or email, please be sure to provide him or her with your name and mailing address, and if you are a constituent, request a response on this specific issue. Please also share our "Dear Humanitarian" eAlert with family, friends and co-workers, and encourage them to contact their legislators, too. As always, thank you very much for your help. Sincerely, Cathy Liss President www.awionline.org www.compassionindex.org For over 57 years, AWI has been the leading voice for animals across the country and on Capitol Hill. Please join us in our ongoing campaigns to reduce the sum total of pain and fear inflicted on animals by humans. Sign up for AWI eAlerts to receive the latest news on what you can do to help us protect all animals: http://www.awionline.org/joinus.
NOTE:  Because of the urgency and limited time we encourage you to call each office and ask for their support.  There is no need to contact Chairman Conyers or Representative Scott given their lead on the bill itself.  * denotes that the member has a history of supporting measures to end horse slaughter. Bolded name denotes they are a current cosponsor of H.R. 6598.
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From: Julie Green <julie@...>
Subject: [abolishhorseslaughtercanada] Wonderful news: King has been FOUND!!
To: "Julie Green" <julie@...>, "Stephanie Benincasa" <steph@...>, "Stephanie Keeble" <stephanie@...>, "Irene Rosbottom" <irene@...>, "Art Rosbottom" <art@...>, "Stan Alkemade" <salkemade@...>, sales@..., "Cousland, Sally" <SCousland@...>, "Scott Hie" <hiehorse@...>, ariddell@..., "Amanda Marsella" <a.marsella@...>, "Marie Garbens" <mgarbens@...>, "marion shearer" <marionshearer@...>, doris.thomson@..., "Heather Clemenceau" <heather.clemenceau.c5oy@...>, "Helen Mason" <hmason@...>, nigel_simpson@..., "Kristen Howard" <KHoward@...>, kkivi@..., "Autumn c" <ac_campbell@...>, "Arthur King" <arthur.king@...>, "Dessia Miller" <dessia@...>, "Deborah McBride" <twobadges@...>, "Cindy MacDonald" <jahmar03@...>, "Morley, Christine" <Christine.Morley@...>, "Connie Rawski" <Connie.Rawski@...>, "Carol Lewin" <Carol.A.Lewin@...>, kellycorbyn@..., carmine@..., "HorseLife Magazine" <caroline@...>, abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com, "Donna Thomas" <Donna.Thomas@...>, "Dorris Carey" <westmeathstud00@...>, "darlene leader" <leaderhome@...>, fredbuchanan@..., "Gayle Sommer" <gsommerdvm@...>, "Graham Coppaway" <g.coppaway@...>, "Longrun" <info@...>, "joe & cathy mezenberg" <jcmezenberg@...>, "Joe & Carol Steiner" <jc.steiner@...>, "Julie Crawford" <julesinschomberg_aiken@...>, "Patti" <kulta@...>, pwtimber@..., piperhill@..., "Lombard, Patricia" <Patricia.Lombard@...>, "patricia lombard" <plombard@...>, rdanko@..., "rawski" <rawski@...>, "sheri vansickle" <sheri_van@...>, "uxbridgesavvy" <uxbridgesavvy@...>, "Wolfgang Wurzbacher" <wurzi@...>, paulgarrison@...
Received: Monday, September 8, 2008, 10:50 AM

Hello Everyone,

 

I would like to let each of you know about the wonderful news that Deanna’s horse, Sky King, was found late yesterday evening!!! By all accounts it looks like the thieves dumped him after all the media attention and extensive searching. Here is a message from Deanna below detailing his recovery and her gratitude to the horse community who jumped in so quickly….

 

Take care everyone and thank you again for helping to spread the word!!!

 

Julie

____________________________

 

He's home. He appeared out of the blue on King Road . He ran up out of the ditch and stopped on the road. The driver who nearly hit him got out and caught him, then called 911. They took him into Kinghaven at Weston Road and called me.

He's very battered. He's probably lost 50 or 100lbs. He has a huge lump under his belly. Both hind legs are filled and a bit hot. He has no cuts on his legs, but has a ton of them all over both sides and his hindquarters. He's very nervous and unsettled. But fundamentally he seems to be okay. I'll get the vet out tomorrow to check him out.

When I got out of the truck and talked to the police, King started yelling bloody murder from around the corner. I couldn't even see him and I knew it was him. I came around the barn and he was very excited - pacing back and forth impatiently. He loaded himself on his trailer very happily. And he was thrilled to see his home when I opened the trailer. Yelled out his arrival at everyone.

We were on CTV news earlier tonight, and on CityTV. So my suspicion is that he was getting too hot to be kept anywhere and was dumped by whoever had him. I have a hard time imagining that he got across Yonge Street , and the 400 without anyone seeing him. And the police agreed that it was likely what had happened.

I'm a bit high on relief right now. And I'll be more coherent tomorrow. But I just want to say that I really believe that King came home because SO many people went so far above and beyond in the effort to help. You guys all helped to get the word out and to make King so well known in such a short time that there was no way anyone could keep him or sell him on.

I cannot begin to tell you all how much I appreciate it. That horse is the love of my life. As most of you know. I'd have been destroyed to lose him. So THANK YOU to every single one of you.

best,
Deanna

 

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From: Julie Green
Sent: September 2, 2008 10:52 AM
To: Stephanie Benincasa ; Stephanie Keeble; Irene Rosbottom; Art Rosbottom; Stan Alkemade; sales@...; Cousland, Sally; Scott Hie; ariddell@...; Amanda Marsella; Marie Garbens; marion shearer; doris.thomson@...; Heather Clemenceau; Helen Mason; nigel_simpson@...; Kristen Howard; kkivi@...; Autumn c; Arthur King; Dessia Miller; Deborah McBride; Cindy MacDonald; Morley, Christine; Connie Rawski; Carol Lewin; kellycorbyn@...; carmine@...; HorseLife Magazine; abolishhorseslaughtercanada@yahoogroups.com; Donna Thomas; Dorris Carey; darlene leader; fredbuchanan@...; Gayle Sommer; Graham Coppaway; Longrun; joe & cathy mezenberg; Joe & Carol Steiner; Julie Crawford; Patti; pwtimber@...; piperhill@...; Lombard, Patricia; patricia lombard; rdanko@...; rawski; sheri vansickle; uxbridgesavvy; Wolfgang Wurzbacher
Subject: Missing 'King' Has Horse Owner Distraught
Importance: High

 

Hello Everyone,

 

Deanna Ramsay’s horse has been missing since August 29^th from his paddock. We now fear that he has possibly been stolen as there is no trace of King.

We have searched from airplane and also surrounding lands by ATV…this is a heavily populated area, so someone must have seen him….there is a $2,000 reward offered for his return and this figure is growing as donations come in. Please take the time to view this short news clip about King’s disappearance and help to spread the word. I have also attached a poster that you can put up at your local feed/tack shops. If you are near any auction houses, please keep an eye out for him as well.

 

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_26361.aspx

 

Thank you so much; I sincerely hope that if we all keep our eyes and ears to the ground we will find King unharmed and bring him home!

 

Julie

 

P.S. feel free to pass this email along to any contacts who might be able to assist in our search!