VOLUME 9 :: NO. 1 :: Winter 2008

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Rescue Update

Homes for Horses Coalition launches new Web site

Last July, UAN and 20 other organizations met in Washington, D.C. to discuss challenges facing the horse rescue community and the feasibility of an accreditation program for horse rescue groups and sanctuaries.

Last week, the Animal Welfare Institute, a leading member of the Homes for Horses Coalition, announced the creation of a new coalition Web site. It offers a wealth of information and resources on topics like horse slaughter and euthanasia, and features adoption success stories. The site also publicizes standards of operation for horse rescue organizations and creates a platform for the coalition's long-term goals.

With this new site, more horse rescue organizations are invited to apply to join the coalition and attend the next conference in July with UAN.

Visit the new site >>

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Over-herd

Over-herd is an excerpt from a post on our Premarin Awareness Campaign online community.

Posted by Dana Stark:

 

“I'm so glad I found this site! I am in Southern California and adopted a PMU yearling colt about two-and-a-half years ago. I am so glad I decided to adopt him instead of getting a horse I could ride right away. Raising him has been the best experience. Within a week of getting him home and being tempted by goodies and gentle scratches from my three girls and me, he decided we were pretty cool and has been in our pockets ever since! He is so easy-going and he is soooooo beautiful. I love him so much and highly recommend PMU adoption.”

Read Dana's complete post and share your own adoption story >>

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Legislative Watch

Bill to publicly fund horse slaughter rejected in South Dakota

In January, a South Dakota state senator proposed a bill that would have allowed up to $1 million in state economic development loans to establish a horse slaughtering plant in the state. The Senate Agriculture Committee rejected the bill, although a number of committee members said they voted against it for procedural reasons, not in response to the flood of e-mails and phone calls they received from horse advocates around the country.

Currently no horse slaughter plants are operating in the United States. South Dakota Sen. Frank Kloucek said he introduced the bill because he believes hundreds of thousands of unwanted horses are languishing, either at taxpayers’ expense, or at the owners’ expense, and many are being abandoned. He claims that South Dakotans support the bill, despite the Agriculture Committee vote and the national outcry.

Continue to full story >>

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You're invited to attend "Americans Against Horse Slaughter Week"

On March 4 and 5, more than 100 horse owners and advocates will come together in Washington, D.C. to talk with their representatives about the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act and learn more about this issue. There's still time to make appointments with your arepresentatives and attend this unique event.

Visit this Web site to find out more.

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Made the Switch

Our latest "I've Switched" honor roll

The following women recently shared with us the GOOD NEWS that they refused to take Premarin or Prempro and/or switched to a cruelty-free means of treating menopausal symptoms ...

Have you switched from Premarin or Prempro to a humane alternative or refused to take them from the start? If so, send an e-mail to info@uan.org and let us know!  We'll send you a lapel pin to proclaim your decision and include your name in our next "I've Switched" honor roll!

Learn more about UAN's "I've Switched" campaign.

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UAN News

You can improve your pets' health and support UAN at the same time

Thom Somes, better known as “The Pet Safety Guy,” and his company have launched a year-long campaign – The Million Petizen Rally – to promote his new book, Knowing Your Pet’s Health: A Guide For Optimal Wellness From Snout-To-Tail. The goal of the Million Petizen Rally is to raise $1 million to be divided among four animal protection charities, including UAN.

The illustrated book Knowing Your Pet's Health includes information on:

• "Snout-to-Tail Assessment" and worksheet
• Assessing your pet’s vital signs
• Pet emergency preparedness
• Common plant and household poisons
• Five components for optimal health
• Choosing a pet care professional
• And much, much more!

Go to www.DoggieDoggieAreYouOK.com to join the Million Petizen Rally, order the book, and help your pets and support UAN at the same time!

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