Federal: Congress to Allow Sale and Slaughter of America's Wild Horses and Burros

[DirtySouthChins]

Federal: Congress to Allow Sale and Slaughter of America's Wild Horses and Burros


Contact Your Representatives to Express Opposition

A provision included in the Consolidated Appropriations bill passed by Congress last November requires the sale of certain wild free-roaming horses and burros, with no protection from going to slaughter. Up to 14,000 horses are affected. This provision was quietly added as a “rider” to this comprehensive budget bill at the last moment. It is sponsored by U.S. Senator Conrad Burns of Montana and is being referred to as the “Burns amendment.” The bill was signed by President Bush on December 8. We must let the members of Congress know how opposed we are to this amendment. Please click here to view a sample letter, which the ASPCA will send immediately on your behalf.

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[Millimi]

They better not allow the killing of mustangs and wild burros! That is just sick!

[Chrisanne]

Yeah well, they are going to if we as citizens don't let our voices be heard.

Another kind and generous act of our president.

Emails have been sent to my congress people, and to those of my hubby's home of record.

[DirtySouthChins]

Yeah this is JUST sickening.....these animals have been around on this earth far more than of us....and it is their RIGHT to freedom!!!!

[Millimi]

It's also not like there's an overpopulation of them.

[Denise]

Why am I not surprised? Animals are not allowed to live in their natural habitat without fear of being killed. I love when people complain there are wild animals in their backyard. Hello? That is their home and they were there first. Disgusting!!

[DirtySouthChins]

I fully agree Denise.....Where my mom lives in northern cali, people are always complaining about the deer and such that "invade" their yards, well ya know those animals were there first and it's not their fault that they are being forced out of their habitat and into human population.

[Purplebunny]

Quote: Originally Posted by NavyWife97 I fully agree Denise.....Where my mom lives in northern cali, people are always complaining about the deer and such that "invade" their yards, well ya know those animals were there first and it's not their fault that they are being forced out of their habitat and into human population.

I agree Kim, it is sad that animals are not thought of, as more housing etc is built..