tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post5553606824120296613..comments2023-06-28T21:53:24.312-07:00Comments on On the way to Critter Farm...: Animal-Abusing CriminalsDannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-72617256697245334672008-08-15T05:24:00.000-07:002008-08-15T05:24:00.000-07:00I can never understand things like this. Thanks g...I can never understand things like this. Thanks goodness their are organizations like the Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary for animals like this to go to. I am with you that this IS a criminal act.Judy@nofearentertaininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825595275519383264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-72082546562957962052008-08-15T03:44:00.000-07:002008-08-15T03:44:00.000-07:00I love your passion Danni and agree with you whole...I love your passion Danni and agree with you wholeheartly. The only things worse are child preadators. Now...where did I leave that electric chair.....Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-47552071167962148212008-08-14T17:36:00.000-07:002008-08-14T17:36:00.000-07:00Danni,this is just heart breaking. We have a few ...Danni,this is just heart breaking. We have a few neighbors that have horses and the living conditions are just not adequate in my opinion. Why? Why do people get animals that they can't take care of. Why do they get horses and then just put them in some muddy paddock and feel that's sufficient. I just don't get it.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164566973850574737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-73627020423844011422008-08-14T10:08:00.000-07:002008-08-14T10:08:00.000-07:00I have never in my life seen horses that look that...I have never in my life seen horses that look that thin. This is so sad and it breaks my heart. People that do this really have no compassion or love for their animals. Why do they even want to have them? Thank goodness for places like the Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary and for people like you that volunteer and care.Eggheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12929947510816062200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-24543724196595503682008-08-14T07:04:00.000-07:002008-08-14T07:04:00.000-07:00I have seen horses similar to this before. In fact...I have seen horses similar to this before. In fact, I was shocked to see them still alive. It's gut wrenching. The animals I saw belonged to an amish family, and while the authorities were involved, I was told they were working with the family to improve the animals condition. I was told, they were allowed to keep the animals b/c of their religion and their "ways." Sadly, many people believe animals are property (and some believe ordained so by god) and they can be made to suffer horribly because of this proprietal belief. It's sickening and I am so grateful for sanctuaries like the one you're involved with. I hope these horses thrive at the sanctuary, and that the sanctuary continues to be supported by the community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-33959831444920455162008-08-14T06:37:00.000-07:002008-08-14T06:37:00.000-07:00Oh, that is absolutely HORRIBLE! The poor horses! ...Oh, that is absolutely HORRIBLE! The poor horses! Thank goodness they're rescued-they look like they could use a good solid month of eating non-stop, lol! Poor guys! Jacks is actually a very pretty horse, and he's only 10! Hopefully they'll both clear up nice. It makes you wonder what in the world is wrong with these people! Terrible...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-72044659112998736772008-08-14T05:29:00.000-07:002008-08-14T05:29:00.000-07:00Those pictures are so heartbreaking. I am glad the...Those pictures are so heartbreaking. I am glad they are in the right hands now.sugarcreekstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398483543918415852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-72980675048571363472008-08-14T05:18:00.000-07:002008-08-14T05:18:00.000-07:00A heartbreaking story with, finally, a good outcom...A heartbreaking story with, finally, a good outcome. Unfortunately, this is happening all over the country. People acquire these animals (and others like them) without the resources to take care of them. Thousands of horses are being set loose in several areas of the country, especially state parks, to fend for themselves, because the owners are no longer able to buy hay and feed for them. There should be a law that requires proof that a buyer can afford to feed and house livestock before they're allowed to purchase them.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-57336126639108487922008-08-14T05:08:00.000-07:002008-08-14T05:08:00.000-07:00I heard that during last year's drought (and this ...I heard that during last year's drought (and this year's too?), a lot of people chose not to feed their animals because of the cost of hay. That is no excuse of course, so keep an eye out and report too-skinny horses. Apparently neglect was way too common last year. It is sickening to think of animals being treated this way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-34560524378060193482008-08-13T22:34:00.000-07:002008-08-13T22:34:00.000-07:00We are just ending a vacation day in Montana, and ...We are just ending a vacation day in Montana, and then to see these horrid, heartbreaking pictures. I do believe humans are the most cruel creatures on earth! Please let me know what I can do personally to help with these and other abused animals in our area. I will do anything I can when I get back. Thank you for your passionate compassion and involvement, Daniella.Zitronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706863522408321375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-19602597605557832502008-08-13T19:44:00.000-07:002008-08-13T19:44:00.000-07:00Wow, that was a roller coaster to read. I went fro...Wow, that was a roller coaster to read. I went from shock, to anger, to teary eyes, to gratefulness that the Sanctuary exists. I heard about this on the news and thought of you when they mentioned Lighthouse. I was glad to see your post and to see the details. Good for you for being involved in such a great organization.NW Nature Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274110274292106230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-12689430397456012502008-08-13T19:26:00.000-07:002008-08-13T19:26:00.000-07:00I'm so glad these criminals were caught! I don't ...I'm so glad these criminals were caught! I don't think you have anything to fear from your readers thinking your response was too strong.<BR/>Both horses look as though things are going to be okay.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685492126157550044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-1915190713727328612008-08-13T19:15:00.000-07:002008-08-13T19:15:00.000-07:00I am reminded of the Jewish prisoners that our tro...I am reminded of the Jewish prisoners that our troops found in the concentration camps near the end of WWII. I'm glad rescue groups exist, but it's troubling that they exist to begin with. Best wishes for Jacks and Pepper. They're in loving hands now.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534106679136054532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-53582491140678710922008-08-13T19:11:00.000-07:002008-08-13T19:11:00.000-07:00How heartbreaking. :( I'm so glad these horses h...How heartbreaking. :( I'm so glad these horses have a second chance. The last photo of Jacks and his hay is WONDERFUL. When I first brought my horse home, she didn't look much better than these guys, and nothing makes me happier than watching her munch on a big pile of hay!!! :DThe Aging Ponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025951425607109708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-80491365117718583712008-08-13T18:13:00.000-07:002008-08-13T18:13:00.000-07:00I've seen and heard of horses just like these. Rib...I've seen and heard of horses just like these. Ribs showing, poor coat, hooves untrimmed and even turned under making it difficult for the horse to walk. With proper intervention and rescue they really can recover and be healthy again. I road horses when I was a kid, and I've never even heard of rain rot. Maybe that's because I lived in a much drier climate. It's really good that you post about these things. It makes more people aware that this kind of abuse exists.Farmer Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333209660043535465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-44316883034976374292008-08-13T17:24:00.000-07:002008-08-13T17:24:00.000-07:00I don't think your first title was too much. It w...I don't think your first title was too much. It works for me. We rescued a mare in worse shape, two working ponies with halters in their faces and others. This is unforgivable and inexcusable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-54368577411170242562008-08-13T16:54:00.000-07:002008-08-13T16:54:00.000-07:00Oh my! I have NEVER seen a horse in that condition...Oh my! I have NEVER seen a horse in that condition before! That's awful and was hard to look at. "Jacks" is a beautiful horse and when he's up to snuff, he'll be a knockout! It good to see them being take care of. What a horrible start to life they had. I hope their future is nothing but the best of the best. Can you keep us up to date on them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-85738888192281716682008-08-13T15:31:00.000-07:002008-08-13T15:31:00.000-07:00Ye gods. I had no idea that the poor creatures cou...Ye gods. <BR/><BR/>I had no idea that the poor creatures could get into that state.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com